Your first class · free
Your first class
is on us.
Try a real Muay Thai class at Darkside in Southwest Dallas. No experience needed and no card required. A coach walks you through everything, from your stance to your first kicks.
See it first
What happens
in your first class.
Arrive
Get here a few minutes early. Meet your coach and borrow gloves and shin guards if you need them.
Warm up
Loosen up together so your body is ready to work.
Learn the basics
Piece by piece: stance and footwork first, then punches, kicks, knees and elbows.
Add defense
The defense that ties it all together, with a coach correcting your technique the whole time.
Leave better
Walk out knowing more than when you walked in.
What to wear
Show up ready.
- Comfortable clothes you can move in. Muay Thai shorts if you have them.
- A water bottle if you like. There is a water fountain on site.
- No gloves or shin guards yet? Borrow ours.
- Nothing else. No experience and no fitness level required.
Why you will love it
Built for beginners.
No experience needed
Nobody expects you to know anything yet. Go at your own pace and ask anything.
A coach sees your work
Rooms are small on purpose, so a coach corrects your technique and good habits form from your very first session.
Real Muay Thai
The staff is led by a Team USA Muay Thai Assistant Coach. You learn the real art of eight limbs, not a cardio version of it.
Get in shape by training
You do not need to be in shape before you start. We meet you where you are and push from there.
How to book
Three steps to your first round.
Pick a class
Choose a session below or on the schedule, then pick Free Trial at checkout. No card required.
Show up a few minutes early
Wear clothes you can move in. No gloves or shin guards yet? Borrow ours. If you have not signed the waiver online, we will take care of it when you arrive.
Train with a coach
Learn stance, footwork, and how to throw punches, kicks, knees and elbows, plus some defense. Go at your own pace and ask anything.
Pick your first class
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to sharpen their foundation. Learn proper stance, footwork, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and defensive techniques in a supportive, structured environment.
Pick a session and choose Free Trial at checkout. No card required. About this class
Wed · 7:00 PM
Nov 11 · 60 min · Corey
IKF Champion
Sat · 11:00 AM
Nov 14 · 60 min · George
Team USA Muay Thai Assistant Coach
Mon · 6:00 PM
Nov 16 · 60 min · George
Team USA Muay Thai Assistant Coach
Wed · 7:00 PM
Nov 18 · 60 min · Corey
IKF Champion
Sat · 11:00 AM
Nov 21 · 60 min · George
Team USA Muay Thai Assistant Coach
Mon · 6:00 PM
Nov 23 · 60 min · George
Team USA Muay Thai Assistant Coach
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Before your first class
I've never done martial arts. Can I join as a complete beginner?+
Yes. Everyone starts somewhere. Muay Thai Fundamentals is built for exactly that, and our rooms are small on purpose so a coach actually sees your work. You don't need experience, just a willingness to show up.
What happens at my first class?+
A coach will guide you through the session and teach you the basics of the craft: stance, footwork, and how to throw punches, kicks, knees and elbows, plus some defense. Nobody expects you to know anything yet. Go at your pace, ask questions, and leave knowing more than when you walked in.
Do I need to be in shape before I start?+
No. This is the most common worry, and the answer is simple: you get in shape by training, not before it. We'll meet you where you are and push from there.
What should I wear and bring?+
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and bring a water bottle if you'd like. We have a water fountain on site to keep you hydrated.
Do I need my own gloves, shin guards or hand wraps?+
Not to start. We have loaner gear you can use until you're ready to invest in your own. When that day comes, the store carries gloves, shin guards and hand wraps.
How does the free trial work, and how do I book it?+
Pick a class on the schedule and choose "Free Trial" at checkout. No card required. You can also grab it from the membership page. If you sign up without booking a class, a team member will reach out to finish the steps. Or call or text (214) 810-8516 and we'll set you up.
How early should I arrive?+
Get here a few minutes before class so you can get ready and we can start on time. First time? Give yourself a little extra time to meet your coach and get set up with gear.
Is there a waiver to sign before class?+
Yes, waivers are required. Most people complete it when they sign up for class. If that didn't happen, no problem. We'll take care of it in person when you arrive.
Find us
Across the street from DBU.
3707 Patience Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236
The gym is a townhouse tucked inside a neighborhood, away from the main road, so the last stretch is where people get turned around. From Kiest Blvd, turn onto Merrifield Rd. Merrifield will feel wrong because it is a long country road, but keep going. You will come to a roundabout, and around the curve you will see a cozy neighborhood. That is us, on Patience Blvd, across the street from Dallas Baptist University (DBU).
Free street parking at the gym. Just stay out of the fire lanes.