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Port Isabel's First Muay Thai Gym

LEARN REAL
MUAY THAI.
STARTING
FROM ZERO.

Your first class starts with stance, guard, footwork, and basic strikes—not sparring. No experience, gear, payment, or contract.

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★★★★★
5.0 on Google
29 Reviews
No contract · 30 days notice to cancel
This week's schedule
Kids (5–8) Mon / Wed 5:00 PM
Kids (9–12) Mon / Wed 5:30 PM
Teen & Adult All Levels Mon–Thu 6:15 PM
Conditioning Tuesday 7:15 PM
Teen & Adult All Levels Saturday 9:30 AM
New students · every age
YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE.
No payment, no gear, no contract — and no sparring on day one.
🥊 Your first class is free — every age, no experience needed
🤝 Small classes, coached directly by Kru Claudiu
🧤 No gear required — gloves available to borrow
🇹🇭 Thailand-certified instruction, verifiable credential
⭐ No payment, no contract, no sparring on day one
Why beginners start

REAL MUAY THAI.
TAUGHT FROM THE FIRST STANCE.

You do not need to arrive experienced, in shape, or ready to spar. At Laguna, beginners start with stance, guard, footwork, and basic strikes—then build from there.

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Technique you can build on

Students work on punches, kicks, knees, elbows, pad rounds, bag work, defense, and controlled partner drills. Each part builds on the fundamentals taught before it.

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Start without sparring

Your first class begins with stance, guard, footwork, and basic strikes. No gear is required, and you will not be asked to spar on your first day.

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Real Muay Thai in Port Isabel

Train under Kru Claudiu, a certified Kru under the Kru Muay Thai Association in Bangkok, inside Rip Current Athletics.

Curious about Muay Thai? Your first class is free.

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YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE.

Every age, every level — one simple way to start. Just show up.

  • No payment — your first class is on us
  • No gear required — gloves available to borrow
  • No contract, no pressure
  • No sparring on your first day
  • Beginner-friendly Teen & Adult All Levels class
  • Monday–Thursday at 6:15 PM · kids Mon & Wed (5–8 at 5:00 PM, 9–12 at 5:30 PM)
Teen & Adults (13+) — Book Free Class Kids (5–12) — Book Free Class

Not sure which class to choose? Call or text Kru Claudiu at (956) 346-5314.

What we offer

FIND YOUR CLASS.

Your first class is free — every age, every level. Pick your class below and reserve your spot.

An adult landing a kick on the pads held by Kru Claudiu at Laguna Muay Thai
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Teen & Adult Muay Thai (13+)
All Levels · Mon–Thu & Saturday

Your first class starts with stance—not sparring.

All Levels is where first-timers and experienced students train side by side, with coaching matched to where they are. You’ll build from stance, guard, and footwork into pad work, bag rounds, defense, and controlled partner drills.

Never thrown a punch? You’ll fit right in — no gear needed, and no sparring on day one.

Teen & Adult All Levels — Mon–Thu 6:15 PM
Conditioning — Tuesday 7:15 PM
Sparring (invite only) — Thursday 7:15 PM
Teen & Adult All Levels — Saturday 9:30 AM
Open Gym (open mat) — Saturday 10:30 AM
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Kids practicing punches in the Muay Thai class at Laguna Muay Thai in Port Isabel
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Kids Muay Thai
Ages 5–8 and 9–12 · Mon & Wed

Monday and Wednesday for ages 5–12, split into two age groups: 5–8 at 5:00 PM and 9–12 at 5:30 PM. Small, structured classes taught directly by Kru Claudiu — not an assistant. Kids work on stance, guard, footwork, and basic strikes through pad work and age-specific drills, with coaching and correction every class. Parents are welcome to watch. Their first class is free — no commitment, no pressure.

Kids (5–8) — Mon & Wed 5:00 PM
Kids (9–12) — Mon & Wed 5:30 PM
Ages 5–12 years
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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

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. 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
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Average Google rating
29 reviews
Port Isabel
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Classes every week
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Programs — kids & adults
When we train

WEEKLY SCHEDULE.

New to Muay Thai? The Teen & Adult All Levels class runs Mon–Thu, 6:15 PM and welcomes beginners. Kids train Mon & Wed — ages 5–8 at 5:00 PM, ages 9–12 at 5:30 PM. Here's the full week:

Monday
5:00–5:30 PMKids (5–8)
5:30–6:15 PMKids (9–12)
6:15–7:15 PMTeen & Adult All Levels
Tuesday
6:15–7:15 PMTeen & Adult All Levels
7:15–8:15 PMConditioning
Wednesday
5:00–5:30 PMKids (5–8)
5:30–6:15 PMKids (9–12)
6:15–7:15 PMTeen & Adult All Levels
Thursday
6:15–7:15 PMTeen & Adult All Levels
7:15–8:15 PMSparring (invite only)
Saturday
9:30–10:30 AMTeen & Adult All Levels
10:30–11:30 AMOpen Gym (open mat)

New students start in the All Levels classes — kids in their age group, adults and teens Mon–Thu at 6:15 PM or Saturday at 9:30 AM. Conditioning and invite-only Sparring are for current members. Saturday Open Gym is open mat — open to everyone. Reserve your 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
  • Coaching and correction every round
  • Muay Thai and conditioning classes
  • No contract
  • Unlimited classes
  • Private lesson discount
  • Quarterly progress check-in
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Best Value
Breakwater
Unlimited classes
$139 / mo

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

  • Unlimited classes, every session
  • Coaching and correction every round
  • Muay Thai and conditioning classes
  • No contract
  • Quarterly progress check-in
  • 1 private lesson / quarter
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Lighthouse
VIP — full access
$169 / mo

For members who want a private lesson and a quarterly check-in with Kru Claudiu.

  • Unlimited classes, every session
  • Coaching and correction every round
  • Muay Thai and conditioning classes
  • No contract
  • 1 private lesson per quarter
  • Quarterly progress check-in with Kru Claudiu
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Kids Muay Thai
Mon & Wed · Ages 5–8 at 5:00 PM · Ages 9–12 at 5:30 PM
Stance, guard & footwork · Pad work & drills · Two age groups · No contract
$89 / mo
First class free — no commitment
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No enrollment fees · 30 days written notice to cancel · Month-to-month · First class free for every age · 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 Teen & Adult All Levels class (Monday–Thursday, 6:15 PM) welcomes complete beginners.

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

No. Gloves are available to borrow for your first class. 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 is invite-only and optional — it comes later, once your fundamentals and control are ready.

Yes. Kids (ages 5–12) train technique, pad work, and conditioning, plus controlled technical sparring and drills scaled to each child's skill level — always supervised by Kru Claudiu. Monday and Wednesday: ages 5–8 at 5:00 PM, ages 9–12 at 5:30 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 book your free first class 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: 5:00 PM Kids (5–8) · 5:30 PM Kids (9–12) · 6:15 PM Teen & Adult All Levels
Tue: 6:15 PM Teen & Adult All Levels · 7:15 PM Conditioning
Thu: 6:15 PM Teen & Adult All Levels · 7:15 PM Sparring (invite only)
Saturday: 9:30 AM Teen & Adult All Levels · 10:30 AM Open Gym (open mat)
Laguna Muay Thai 107 E Maxan St · Port Isabel, TX

YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE.

No experience, gear, payment, or contract.

Teen & Adults (13+) — Book Free Class Kids (5–12) — Book Free Class
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