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Port Isabel's First Muay Thai Gym

TRAIN
LIKE
YOU
BELONG.

Real Muay Thai for beginners, families, and everyday people. Train with structure, build confidence, and learn the art of eight limbs in a welcoming room right here in Port Isabel.

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★★★★★
5.0 on Google
29 Reviews
No contract · 30 days notice to cancel
This week's schedule
Basics / Intro Mon / Wed 6:45 PM
Teen & Adults Mon–Thu 7:15 PM
Teen & Adults · HIIT Tue / Thu 6:45 PM
Kids 9–12 Tue / Thu 4:30 PM
Teen & Adults Saturday 9:30 AM
Adults & teens · 13+
YOUR FIRST WEEK — $25.
1 week of unlimited classes. No gear needed — gloves available to borrow.
🥊 1 week of unlimited classes for $25 — Ages 13 & Up
🤝 Small classes, coached directly by Kru Claudiu
🧤 No gear required — gloves available to borrow
🇹🇭 Thailand-certified instruction, verifiable credential
⭐ Kids train free for their first class
The art of eight limbs

WHAT IS MUAY THAI?

Muay Thai is Thailand's national sport and one of the most complete striking arts in the world. It uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins — which is why it's called "the art of eight limbs." It's the foundation of striking in MMA, and it builds real conditioning fast. You don't need a background in martial arts to start. Most people who train here had never thrown a punch before their first class.

KRU CLAUDIU.

Kru Claudiu holds a certified Kru ranking under the Kru Muay Thai Association in Bangkok — one of the few verifiable Thailand-issued credentials in South Texas. You can confirm it at krumuaythai.or.th/member/KMA001340. He has been training since 2012 and opened Laguna Muay Thai in September 2025 — the first dedicated Muay Thai gym on the Laguna Madre coast.

Kru Claudiu and Laguna Muay Thai students with their certificates in Port Isabel
5.0
Average Google rating
29 reviews
Port Isabel
11
Classes every week
2
Programs — kids & adults
What we offer

FIND YOUR CLASS.

Adults & teens (13+) start with a $25 first week. Kids 9–12 get a free first class — pick your class below.

Adult Muay Thai sparring and defense at Laguna Muay Thai
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Teen & Adults Muay Thai (13+)
Basics · Teen & Adults · HIIT

Everyone starts with the fundamentals — stance, footwork, pad work, bag work, defense, and controlled partner drills. Begin in Basics (Mon & Wed), step into the all-levels Teen & Adults class when you're ready, and Tue/Thu nights are HIIT conditioning. Never thrown a punch? You'll fit right in — this isn't a fighters-only gym.

Basics / Intro — Mon & Wed 6:45 PM
Teen & Adults — Mon–Thu 7:15 PM
Teen & Adults HIIT — Tue & Thu 6:45 PM
Teen & Adults — Saturday 9:30 AM
Start Your First Week — $25
Kids Muay Thai class at Laguna Muay Thai, ages 9 to 12
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Kids Muay Thai
Built for kids. Loved by parents.

Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM for ages 9–12. Small, structured classes taught directly by Kru Claudiu — not an assistant. Kids build confidence, discipline, focus, and respect through technique, pad work, and conditioning. Parents are welcome to watch. First class is free — no commitment, no pressure.

Tue & Thu 4:30 PM
Ages 9–12 years
Book Free Class
When we train

WEEKLY SCHEDULE.

New to Muay Thai? Start with Basics — Mon & Wed, 6:45 PM (adults & teens). Kids 9–12 start Tue & Thu, 4:30 PM. Here's the full week:

Monday
6:45 PMBasics
7:15 PMTeen & Adults
Tuesday
4:30 PMKids (9–12)
6:45 PMTeen & Adults · HIIT
7:15 PMTeen & Adults
Wednesday
6:45 PMBasics
7:15 PMTeen & Adults
Thursday
4:30 PMKids (9–12)
6:45 PMTeen & Adults · HIIT
7:15 PMTeen & Adults
Saturday
9:30 AMTeen & Adults

Every class is beginner-friendly. Adults & teens: start your first week for $25 — kids train free their first class. Reserve your spot.

What members say

FIVE STARS, ZERO STRANGERS.

★★★★★

"My 10-year-old son, Ivan, absolutely loves his lessons and always looks forward to training. Since starting with Kru Claudiu, Ivan has gained so much confidence, discipline, and respect. The positive impact goes far beyond learning Muay Thai techniques. Kru Claudiu creates a supportive environment where kids can grow both physically and mentally."

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Margarita Alonso
Google Review
★★★★★

"A great place to learn Muay Thai. Kru Claudiu creates an atmosphere where everyone is welcome. As a beginner it is a perfect place to train with people of all skill levels and backgrounds."

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Jeremy Ashton
Google Review · Local Guide
★★★★★

"Perfect environment for learning Muay Thai, everyone is super friendly and welcoming. They have an amazing instructor and very inclusive members that will make you feel right at home in your Muay Thai journey."

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Rudy Whittington
Google Review
★★★★★

"Awesome gym!! It is very beginner friendly, and becomes a healthy addicting habit for people who want to get in shape."

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Leana Steele
Google Review
★★★★★

"Kru is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend him for both adults and children!"

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Paula Best
Google Review · Local Guide
★★★★★

"Incredible Muay Thai gym and instruction. Kru is very knowledgeable and fosters a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend to any martial artist or anyone that has been on the fence about joining a martial art gym."

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Luis Stinson
Google Review
★★★★★

"I come from a boxing background and wanted to add more tools to my striking. I started taking private lessons with Kru and it's been great working with him."

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Jay D.
Google Review · Local Guide
G 5.0 stars — 29 reviews on Google

Port Isabel, TX · lagunamuaythai.com

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BOOK YOUR FIRST CLASS.

Two ways to start — pick the one that fits. Adults & teens (13+) get a $25 first week. Kids 9–12 train free their first class.

Teen & Adults (13+)
Your first week — $25
Start Your First Week
Kids (9–12)
First class — free
Book Free Class
Join the gym

SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING.

No contracts. No enrollment fees. Month-to-month memberships — 30 days written notice to cancel. Every plan includes unlimited access to class types within your schedule.

Shoreline
3 classes / week
$109 / mo

Best if you train 2–3 days a week consistently.

  • Up to 3 classes per week
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Muay Thai & HIIT classes
  • No contract
  • Unlimited classes
  • Private lesson discount
  • Quarterly goal review
Start Your First Week — $25
Best Value
Breakwater
Unlimited classes
$139 / mo

Train as often as you want. Most members choose this.

  • Unlimited classes, every session
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Muay Thai & HIIT classes
  • No contract
  • Quarterly goal review
  • 1 private lesson / quarter
Start Your First Week — $25
Lighthouse
VIP — full access
$169 / mo

For those who want structured, goal-oriented training.

  • Unlimited classes, every session
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Muay Thai & HIIT classes
  • No contract
  • 1 private lesson per quarter
  • Quarterly goal review with Kru Claudiu
Start Your First Week — $25
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Kids Muay Thai
Ages 9–12 · Tue & Thu 4:30 PM
Muay Thai fundamentals · Confidence & discipline · Focus & respect · No contract
$89 / mo
First class free — no commitment
Book Free Class
No enrollment fees · 30 days written notice to cancel · Month-to-month · Adult trial: $25 first week · Kids: free first class · Questions? Call (956) 346-5314
Common questions

GOT QUESTIONS?

No. Most people who train here had never trained before. You start with stance, footwork, pad work, and bag work — the Basics class (Monday and Wednesday, 6:45 PM) is built for beginners.

Comfortable workout clothes, and bring water. That's it.

No. Gloves are available to borrow your first week. Kru Claudiu will tell you what to pick up if you decide to keep training.

No sparring on your first day. Beginners work technique, pads, bags, and controlled drills first. Sparring only comes later — when you're ready and want to.

Yes. Kids (ages 9–12) train technique, pad work, and conditioning, plus controlled technical sparring and drills scaled to each child's skill level — always supervised by Kru Claudiu. Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM.

Month-to-month. No contract, no enrollment fees. You give 30 days written notice to cancel.

Yes. Come by during any class and Kru Claudiu will show you around — or just start your first week for $25 and try it yourself.

Find us

WE'RE IN PORT ISABEL.

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Address
107 E Maxan St
Inside Rip Current Athletics
Port Isabel, TX 78578
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Website & Social
lagunamuaythai.com
@lagunamuaythai on Instagram & Facebook
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Class times
Mon & Wed: 6:45 PM Basics · 7:15 PM Teen & Adults
Tue & Thu: 4:30 PM Kids (9–12) · 6:45 PM Teen & Adults (HIIT) · 7:15 PM Teen & Adults
Saturday: 9:30 AM Teen & Adults
Laguna Muay Thai 107 E Maxan St · Port Isabel, TX
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