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East AustinMon–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 9am–1pm
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Kaizen Martial Arts Academy

Muay Thai for adults in East Austin

Train Muay Thai with real structure

Learn Muay Thai striking, clinch work and conditioning from black belt instructors in East Austin. Beginners are welcome, and a written belt curriculum keeps your progress clear.

  • Taught by black belts
  • Written belt curriculum
  • Beginners welcome
A black belt instructor holding Thai pads for an adult student throwing a kick in a bright East Austin gym

Written grading criteria

Know exactly what's next at every belt

Two adults practicing a Muay Thai clinch hold on a padded gym floor in East Austin

What you'll train

What Muay Thai training involves

Striking, clinch work and conditioning, taught by black belts who grade your progress against written criteria.

Striking fundamentals

Jab, cross, elbows, knees and kicks drilled on pads with a training partner.

Clinch work

Control and off-balance a partner from the clinch, the core of Muay Thai.

Conditioning rounds

Pad combinations, bag work and footwork drills build real fitness round by round.

Written belt curriculum

Grading criteria set out in writing, so you always know exactly what comes next.

The gym

Inside a Muay Thai class

Pad work, clinch drills and bag rounds in our East Austin training space.

A row of adults throwing straight punches at Thai pads during a Muay Thai class
Pad work drills
Two training partners working clinch control on a gym mat in East Austin
Clinch technique
An adult student kicking a heavy bag in a sunlit East Austin training space
Bag work
A group of adults warming up with jump rope before a Muay Thai class
Class warm-up

How you progress

A clear path forward

Every student trains against grading criteria set out in writing, not guesswork.

Written grading criteria

Every belt comes with grading criteria in writing, so you always know exactly what comes next.

FAQ

Questions about Muay Thai

I've never done Muay Thai. Will I keep up?

Yes. Classes welcome beginners, and our black belt instructors break down every technique before you work it with a partner.

What happens in a first class?

You'll warm up, drill pad combinations and clinch basics with an instructor's guidance, then cool down. No sparring is expected on day one.

How does grading work?

Every belt has grading criteria set out in writing, so you always know exactly what skill comes next and how it's assessed.

What are your hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 4pm to 9pm, and Saturday, 9am to 1pm, at 1801 E 6th St.

What does membership cost?

See the memberships for current pricing and what's included, from the Kids program to Adult unlimited and Family of three.

What are the class times?

Check the class timetable for current days, times and instructors.

Still have a question?

Call us or book a tour and we'll answer it in person.

Other programs

Train more at Kaizen

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Kids Karate

A belt curriculum built for children, taught by black belts in East Austin.

See kids karate
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ground grappling and submissions for adults, with the same written grading criteria.

See Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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All Classes

See every program and find the class that fits your schedule.

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Get started

Ready to step on the mats?

Come see the space, meet the coaches and ask your questions before you join.

Ready to train?

Book your tour

Walk through the gym, meet a black belt instructor and see a class in session before you decide.

Book a tour

New to Muay Thai?

See what's included

Compare the Kids program, Adult unlimited and Family of three memberships before your first class.

See the memberships