HomeIdahoMountain Home › El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mountain Home, Idaho

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“My son turned 11 and included the Muay Thai competition held at Vital Brothers in mountain home into his activities.”

All gyms that run kids kickboxing →

🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, Coach Erick tailors his approach to ensure everyone is progressing.”

All gyms that run beginners →

🦵 Muay Thai 13 mentions

“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!”

All gyms that run muay thai →

Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 13 mentions

“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!”

Other gyms that also teach muay thai →

🛡️ Self-Defense

“El Rey Muay Thai is a fantastic place to build confidence, self defence, athleticism, and/or build your Muay Thai skills to another level.”

Other gyms that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 9 mentions

“The gym is clean, the coach is super knowledgeable and great at what he does.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“His classes are both challenging and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“Everyone in the class is super friendly and it is an amazing workout.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Everyone in the class is super friendly and it is an amazing workout.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The gym is clean, the coach is super knowledgeable and great at what he does.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“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…

★★★★★ — Daniel, Oct 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Somer, Jul 2025

Nice & clean place to train Muay Thai. Very well structured class applicable to everybody from beginner to advanced.

★★★★★ — Murali, Apr 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 reviews →

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.

Check beginner classes on their site

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

1250 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID83647

Get directions

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.