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El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mountain Home, Idaho
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule el-rey-muay-thai.square.site — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 807-1637
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son turned 11 and included the Muay Thai competition held at Vital Brothers in mountain home into his activities.”
“Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, Coach Erick tailors his approach to ensure everyone is progressing.”
“I’ve been training at El Rey Muay Thai since they started offering classes in Mountain Home and I have to say it’s been nothing short of phenomenal!”
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“I’ve been training at El Rey Muay Thai since they started offering classes in Mountain Home and I have to say it’s been nothing short of phenomenal!”
“El Rey Muay Thai is a fantastic place to build confidence, self defence, athleticism, and/or build your Muay Thai skills to another level.”
What members say
“The gym is clean, the coach is super knowledgeable and great at what he does.”
“His classes are both challenging and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported.”
“Everyone in the class is super friendly and it is an amazing workout.”
“Everyone in the class is super friendly and it is an amazing workout.”
“The gym is clean, the coach is super knowledgeable and great at what he does.”
“His classes are both challenging and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at El Rey Muay Thai since they started offering classes in Mountain Home and I have to say it’s been nothing short of phenomenal! Erick is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Muay Thai, and he takes the time to ensure that everyone, regardless of skill level, is improving and feels…
Erick is an amazing coach. The atmosphere here is welcoming and encouraging. Coach Erick spends the time you need helping you correct and sharpen your skills. He pushes you to do your best and you leave there feeling accomplished and wanting more.
Nice & clean place to train Muay Thai. Very well structured class applicable to everybody from beginner to advanced.
I’ve been attending Muay Thai classes with Coach Erick for some time now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Coach Erick is an exceptional coach who really knows how to push each individual to their limits, regardless of skill level.
New to kickboxing? Start at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing
El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.