Muay Thai Classes For Beginners in Richmond BC
Beginner Muay Thai Kickboxing Classes
Muay Thai Classes for Teens & Adults: Ages 14+
Art of Kickboxing provides beginner Muay Thai classes in Richmond, BC, serving the Metro Vancouver area for youth and adults ages 14 and up. Our Muay Thai classes are designed to teach Muay Thai fundamentals from the beginning, starting with the Muay Thai stance, footwork, and then progressing into learning Muay Thai’s unique striking techniques such as elbow and knee strikes.
In our Muay Thai classes, you’ll learn a variety of effective techniques for self-defence, from Muay Thai-specific footwork, practical strikes like elbows and kicks, to more advanced combinations which ties in Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA together.
Art of Kickboxing proactively maintains a non-intimidating environment, with a focus on respect and a strong sense of community, we ensure that everyone can train without the fear of intimidation, harassment, or bullying.
Our Muay Thai classes have no sparring, so beginners can learn comfortably and safely without risk of serious injuries. Join us to learn practical self-defence skills and start your journey in Muay Thai!
Muay Thai Class Details:
- Class Size: 2-10 Students
- Class Duration: One Hour
- Class Times:
Thursday 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Friday 6:00PM – 7:00pM - Class Location: 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, B.C.
- How to Join: Text or Call 604-805-3382, send us a message on WhatsApp, or visit us in-person during our class hours. We provide one free trial class for those that want to try out our classes, no commitment!
Teens & Adults Training Program: Pricing
Our Muay Thai classes are designed to be accessible, for those interested in learning the ancient Martial Art of Eight Limbs, interested in developing practical self-defence skills, or looking to get in some unique exercise sessions.
Here are our class membership prices, which include all of our monthly classes, including Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes.
Membership Pricing Plans:
- One Class A Week Plan: $109.99/month
- Month-to-Month Plan: $169.99/month ($21.25/Muay Thai class)
- Annual Plan: $1799.88/year
Gear up for success with these essentials:
- Clothing: Breathable, flexible, comfortable workout attire (think shorts, sweatpants, athletic tees, or tank tops).
- Footwear: Students can train barefoot, with socks, or with clean boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling shoes. Any casual shoes not specific to boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling, can be brought to the studio but they must be removed before stepping on the training mats.
- Gear: We provide gloves and shinguards to borrow for the class (but you’re welcome to bring your own.)
- Water Bottle: We highly recommend students bring drinkable water with them to class. A water fountain is not currently available at the studio.
Kickboxing Belt System
Students are awarded with ranked belts through our kickboxing belt system, unique to Art of Kickboxing, which celebrates their discipline in class, their effort, and also their technique proficiency.
Muay Thai Class Structure
Muay Thai Training: What to Expect
Above: Both Muay Thai matches and self-defence scenarios are dynamic, not stationary. At Art of Kickboxing, we’ll teach you how to defend yourself against a moving aggressor through fluid Muay Thai kickboxing combinations taught by our expert-level coaches.
For beginners or those looking to refine their Muay Thai techniques, our Muay Thai classes emphasize the fundamentals of Thailand’s ancient and combative Martial Art of Eight Limbs.
Muay Thai is a Thai martial art that uses a unique fighting stance, punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, differing from boxing, which uses only fists, and kickboxing, which typically excludes elbows and clinch work.
You’ll learn key Muay Thai techniques such as kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work, while also improving your footwork and defensive skills.
Here’s How We Structure Our Muay Thai Classes:
Warm-Up (5–10 Minutes)
- Dynamic Stretching: Flexibility is highly important in Muay Thai. Dynamic stretches for flexibility (e.g. leg swings, hip openers).
- Footwork Drills: Footwork is the heart of martial arts and combat sports. Master balance and agility with lateral shuffles and pivots.
- Calisthenics: Jumping jacks, pushups, and MMA-style conditioning to fire up your entire body.
Shadow Boxing: The purpose of shadow boxing is to build muscle memory of fluid combinations, sharpening precision and rhythm through solo practice.
Technique & Pad Work (Majority of Class)
Muay Thai Fundamentals: Learn the basics of the Muay Thai stance, Muay Thai movement, and striking mechanics. Break down Muay Thai-specific punches (jabs, crosses, hooks), kicks, elbow strikes, knee strikes, leg sweeps, along with Muay Thai-specific defence.
Partnered Pad Work: Apply combinations with feedback from experienced trainers—no prior skill level required!
Skill Technique Progression: From basic strikes to advanced combos, our Muay Thai program adapts into more advanced techniques over time, which can be used with MMA techniques simultaneously.
- Occasional Calisthenics: Conditioning between rounds may be added in-between rounds.
Conditioning (10 Minutes)
High-Intensity Drills: Bag work, partner drills, or circuits for metabolic conditioning and cardiovascular workout.
Cool-Down & Stretching (5 Minutes)
Full-Body Recovery: Proper static stretches to boost flexibility and reduce soreness.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I sign up for a membership at Art of Kickboxing?
You can text or call 604-805-3382, message us on WhatsApp, or visit us in person at 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, BC to enroll. We’ll provide you with one free trial class—no commitment required, simply come ready to learn!
2. Do I need prior Muay Thai experience to join?
Not at all! Art of Kickboxing’s classes are designed for complete beginners, so no previous experience in Muay Thai is required. Our coaches have extensive experience in training complete beginners and are very patient and passionate when teaching.
3. Are women welcome to Join?
Absolutely! We highly welcome and encourage both teen girls (14+) and women to join any of our classes and train at Art of Kickboxing. Additionally, we have a female coach who teaches our women-only kickboxing class, exclusively for teen girls (14+) and women who want to train with other female students. Teen girls (14+) and women are more than welcome to be a part of any of our teens and adults classes.
4. Is 1-on-1 Personal Training Available?
Yes! For those who prefer to learn or train alone, we provide private 1-on-1 personal training sessions for Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Our personal training availability is typically in the morning, due to our classes being held in the afternoon. Here are our pricing plans.
5. What happens if I miss a class?
We have no issues with students missing classes, and they can continue with the next class or attend classes when they feel like it. We understand that everyone’s schedules outside of classes may be different, and therefore, there are times when students may be unable to attend class or don’t want to attend class for whatever reason. There’s no need to feel guilty for missing a class, however there may be some key lessons missed, but we’ll try our best to catch the students up.
6. Is There Sparring in the Class?
No. There is no sparring in our Muay Thai classes. Students who want to try light sparring can talk to one of our coaches to see if they’re ready to spar. Light sparring would be done in our co-ed kickboxing classes; however, only those who we feel are safe enough to spar will be allowed to spar. We highly prioritize safety, and everyone who participates in sparring should understand the risks involved.
7. I have Health or Developmental Conditions, can I still Join?
Although our classes are very safe, as they are designed for beginners, those who have health or developmental conditions should consult a medical doctor before starting classes at Art of Kickboxing, with respect for your safety. If the medical doctor believes that it is safe for you to participate in martial arts classes, we welcome you to join us and will do our best to accommodate you!
8. Is Muay Thai Hard for Beginners?
Muay Thai is an accessible martial art for beginners, and at Art of Kickboxing, we make sure to create a positive, patient environment where we’ll break down every part of Muay Thai training step-by-step. We pace the lessons to ensure each student can gradually learn each Muay Thai technique with long-term retention through muscle memory. Kickboxing is about mastering range and footwork, while Muay Thai involves up-close powerful elbow strikes, kicks, and punches, all of which our beginner students will learn. The first few classes may feel challenging, but with the guidance of our experienced coaches, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you adapt, especially as your physical fitness and cardiovascular health improve with the Muay Thai training.
9. Is Muay Thai Useful for Self-Defence?
Yes! Muay Thai is incredibly effective in self-defence situations. Its focus on up-close striking techniques such as elbows and knees makes it practical for many real-world self-defence scenarios. Muay Thai teaches you how to use your entire body efficiently, making it one of the most well-rounded martial arts for self-defence. Our classes at Art of Kickboxing emphasize practical self-defence skills training, so you’re prepared for unpredictable situations with confidence.
10. What makes Art of Kickboxing’s Muay Thai classes stand out in Metro Vancouver?
Instead of intensively preparing you for competition like many Muay Thai gyms, in our classes, we focus on proper learning from the beginning for long-term memory retention. We provide the education and step-by-step technique practice to help you remember every part of Muay Thai. Additionally, our focus on small class sizes of 2-12 means we can focus more on helping each one of our students individually, rather than in large Muay Thai gyms, which can have up to 20 students in a single class, but the coaches are unable to go through each student for personalized attention.
Explore our schedule & pricing plans for more details. Feel free to contact us for additional information.
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Beginner Muay Thai Kickboxing Training For Self-Defence
Art of Kickboxing provides the best beginner Muay Thai classes in Richmond BC, Metro Vancouver with professional and patient step-by-step lessons for all teens (+14) and adults to learn effectively. Try a free trial class today!
We are conveniently located in Richmond, BC, just minutes from Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. We warmly invite everyone interested in learning Muay Thai to train at Art of Kickboxing for authentic, beginner-friendly Muay Thai classes.
We cultivate a supportive community where you can develop self-defence skills, improve your fitness, and gain confidence. Join us and discover how Muay Thai can positively make you feel more capable of taking on all challenges in life.