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Hard Times Muay Thai

4.7 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Reno, Nevada

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule hardtimesmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (775) 800-6661

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM–12 PM

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 Hard Times Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I can say this because I am 63, and have only been training at Muay Thai for about six weeks.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable.”

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Other martial arts here

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

🦵 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I can say this because I am 63, and have only been training at Muay Thai for about six weeks.”

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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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.”

From the reviews

I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable. Brennan is the kind of coach that you go to looking to change your game up but what you don't realize is that he'll end up changing your life.

★★★★★ — Terina, Aug 2020

I cannot recommend this place enough. Just be careful, if you come for a free class you will definitely sign up for a membership. The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.

★★★★★ — Samuel, Jul 2020

My son attends training here, I love how they treat him like family. They train hard and maintain a positive and uplifting environment. They have many available classes at flexible times. Great group!

★★★★★ — Cold, May 2017

The best Muay Thai gym around! The coaches are amazing and everyone is so friendly and supportive. It’s my favorite place to be!

★★★★★ — Madison, Feb 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Hard Times Muay Thai

Hard Times Muay Thai 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 Hard Times Muay Thai

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 Hard Times Muay Thai

75 E Patriot Blvd #8, Reno, NV89511

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