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Blacksmith Muay Thai
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Blacksmith Muay Thai

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About

Blacksmith Muay Thai offers training in Muay Thai and MMA for students at all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned fighters. The gym features professional training equipment, spacious mat areas, and open gym time to accommodate varied training schedules. Under the guidance of Founder and Head Coach Ray Aninzo, a certified self-defense instructor and HIIT and conditioning specialist, and with additional instruction from Yoga Instructor Priya, the coaching approach is consistently described as patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in each student's progress. The training is challenging yet well-structured, with coaches taking time to break down techniques and provide personal feedback to help members improve step by step.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the excellent, patient coaching from instructors like Coach Ray and Kru Claudio, who are skilled at breaking down techniques for all levels. They highlight the gym's welcoming, family-oriented community where people from diverse backgrounds support each other's growth. The training environment is described as challenging yet well-structured, with a positive vibe that makes students eager to return. Specific strengths mentioned include the coaches' investment in student progress, the supportive culture during drills, and the overall sense of camaraderie.

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Guillermo Yela

2 months ago

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This Muay Thai gym has been an excellent place to train! The coaches are experienced, patient, and genuinely invested in helping students grow, no matter their level. The training is challenging but well-structured, and the gym has a positive, respectful vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. I’ve learned a lot and I really enjoy being part of this gym. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Muay Thai.

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Olushola Johnson

2 months ago

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Blacksmith Muay Thai has something for everyone at every level! From Beginner to Pro you’ll advance your skill in a family oriented positive environment! It’s not only a gym it’s a community of great people!

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Safeer Raza

2 months ago

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Blacksmith Muay Thai has been an amazing place to train. Even in the short time I’ve been here, I’ve learned a lot and truly feel welcomed. The coaches and students create a caring, supportive environment that pushes you toward excellence while still meeting you at your current skill level. Every coach is highly knowledgeable and great at teaching they take the time to break things down, give personal feedback, and help you improve step by step. What I appreciate just as much is the culture among the students. During drills especially on my favorite clinch days people are always willing to help, guide you, and make sure you’re doing things the right way so you can keep progressing toward your goals. I’ve loved my time here and always try to make it to as many classes as possible. Once you join, it’s the kind of place you’ll genuinely look forward to coming back to every day.

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Critical Power Solutions

a year ago

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Truly a gem of a martial arts gym with excellent coaches, a good community and superb training. The comradarie is strong and everyone is extremly welcoming. Coach Ray, and the rest of the staff all do a great job of training and conditioning everyone. If your interested in Muay Thai or martial arts do not hesitate to stop by!

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Quoc Tran

a year ago

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Review: Blacksmith Muay Thai is an incredible gym that deserves every bit of its 5/5 rating. As a beginner, I was initially nervous about stepping into a new environment, but Coach Ray and Kru Claudio have been nothing short of phenomenal. Their patient and thoughtful coaching has made learning Muay Thai not only approachable but genuinely enjoyable. They take the time to break things down and ensure everyone is progressing at their own pace while still being challenged. The environment is extremely welcoming, with people from all training backgrounds, from absolute beginners like me to seasoned fighters. What really stands out is the diversity of the group—you’ll find pilots, college students, business analysts, tattoo artists, and more, all training side by side. Everyone is friendly, supportive, and focused on helping each other grow.

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Professional training equipmentspacious mat areasopen gym time

Contact

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8463 FM 1464 suite 600, Richmond, TX 77407, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Ray Aninzo

Founder & Head Coach

Certified Self-Defense Instructor, HIIT & Conditioning Specialist

Professional instructor with years of authentic Muay Thai training. Focuses on traditional techniques, modern fitness integration, and personalized student development.

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Priya

Yoga Instructor

Leads the YOGA class on Thursdays as part of the gym's schedule.