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Ron Smith Muay Thai Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Louis, Missouri
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rsmuaythai.blogspot.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He meets you where you’re at and sparring wasn’t even an option until my skillset was decent enough.”
“Where can you get teaching here in the states from a master who was taught by Muay Thai masters from Thailand.”
“I was a little reluctant to go at first because I had no boxing or kickboxing experience and I didn’t want to embarrass myself.”
Other martial arts here
“Where can you get teaching here in the states from a master who was taught by Muay Thai masters from Thailand.”
“I was a little reluctant to go at first because I had no boxing or kickboxing experience and I didn’t want to embarrass myself.”
What members say
“Most importantly, it was super affordable and there were no contracts that you were committed to.”
From the reviews
Unfortunately, life got too busy for me to make that commute anymore. One of my best friends was a fighter and kept trying to get me to go. I was a little reluctant to go at first because I had no boxing or kickboxing experience and I didn’t want to embarrass myself.
If you're looking for fancy, this is not your place. This place is for dedicated students who want to learn not only 'how' but also 'why'. The lead instructor, Mr. Smith, is superb at his craft, but most importantly, he knows to teach! He meets you at your level and builds you up. Grateful to have found this academy.
Sifu Smith is the truth. Where can you get teaching here in the states from a master who was taught by Muay Thai masters from Thailand. He pushes you and give you sound spiritual and physical teaching of the art. LOVE IT.
I really enjoy this place and after my health gets better I'll be back to it again..
Your first kickboxing class at Ron Smith Muay Thai Academy
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. 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.
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