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The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Austin, Texas
Gym offering Muay Thai classes for all skill levels, led by experienced coaches and trainers.
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theogthaiboxingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-843-5633
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The warm-up alone was fantastic—two rounds of weighted ropes, shadowboxing, and bag work had me dripping with sweat before the main portion of class even started.”
“Visiting Austin from Scotland 🏴 it was my first time training Maui Thai and I can honestly say that I had a great experience!”
“Many members have been training for years, & the level of experience is obvious, from active competitors to seasoned practitioners.”
“Learning Muay Thai can seem daunting but all the coaches and other members really make you feel right at home and truly try to help you build your confidence and skills.”
“Coming from years of boxing and mixed martial arts, I can tell these coaches really know their stuff.”
Other martial arts here
“Learning Muay Thai can seem daunting but all the coaches and other members really make you feel right at home and truly try to help you build your confidence and skills.”
“Coming from years of boxing and mixed martial arts, I can tell these coaches really know their stuff.”
“Coming from years of boxing and mixed martial arts, I can tell these coaches really know their stuff.”
What members say
“Great training, great coaching, great people, and a friendly environment for all skill levels.”
“Visiting Austin from Scotland 🏴 it was my first time training Maui Thai and I can honestly say that I had a great experience!”
“The gym is amazing — clean, well-equipped, and has everything you need for great training sessions.”
“From the moment I walked through the door, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely happy to have a visitor join the class.”
“Learning Muay Thai can seem daunting but all the coaches and other members really make you feel right at home and truly try to help you build your confidence and skills.”
“From the moment I walked through the door, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely happy to have a visitor join the class.”
From the reviews
The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club is honestly one of the best places to learn Muay Thai. The gym is amazing — clean, well-equipped, and has everything you need for great training sessions. The coaches are all so kind, full of positive energy, and truly care about every student.
I’ve been training at Old Guard Thai Boxing Club since September. I’ve loved it since day one. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting. They treat you like teammates, not just customers. Everyone here genuinely cares about your progress.
Came to Austin for a month and have been incredibly thrilled and grateful to have found The Old Guard. I've been training for under a year and have found the coaching staff to be great at helping me better my Muay Thai. I also convinced two of my friends to join and they've been having a great time learning the sport.
Old Gaurd Thai boxing club is a great place to train the owners, and the coaches alike are friendly, humble, patient and very knowledgeable As a former member with over 47 years in fighting arts and has been blessed to train with some of the best in the world.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club 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 The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
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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