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Talon Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Des Moines, Iowa
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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 talonmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-250-2357
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“I not only enjoy learning Muay Thai but enjoy the stories and wisdom Rhonda offers with passion and a love for the sport.”
“They are so kind and my kids love this place.”
Other martial arts here
“I not only enjoy learning Muay Thai but enjoy the stories and wisdom Rhonda offers with passion and a love for the sport.”
“Whether your goal is exercise, self-defense, or competing, Talon Muay Thai is an excellent choice.”
What members say
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“The consistent hard work has allowed me to go through a huge weight loss and body transformation.”
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
From the reviews
I started at Talon roughly 3-4 months ago and have never looked back! The progress I made is a testament to the knowledge and coaching acumen of Rhonda. She is welcoming, knowledgeable, technique-driven and is not afraid to allow students to find their own style.
Been training here for roughly a year and has been one of the best experiences of my life. The consistent hard work has allowed me to go through a huge weight loss and body transformation. The culture here is unlike any other gym that I've seen. Almost feels like we are all family.
I been training at Talon Muay Thai for a year plus,and it’s been the best decision of my life. Khun Kru Rhonda is a highly technical instructor and has a teaching background of 10+ years! Whatever your goals are ma’am Rhonda will help you achieve them in anyway possible.
I have been training at Talon for over a year now and I would recommend it to anyone. Rhonda is a great teacher and goes above and beyond for her students. If you're looking to learn traditional Muay Thai, this is the place! Knowledgeable, inviting, and all around awesome environment.
New to kickboxing? Start at Talon Muay Thai
Talon Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Talon 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.
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