Frequently
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Muay Thai Fundamentals, Muay Thai, Fighters Training, Heavy Bag, DMT Fit (circuit training), Strength & Stretch, Yoga and Mobility. See the class descriptions for what each one covers, and the schedule for when they run.

Most classes are 60 minutes. Fighters Training runs 45 minutes. Check the schedule for exact times.

Yes. Muay Thai Fundamentals is for beginners and anyone sharpening their foundation. Muay Thai builds on those basics with combinations, pad work and partner drills. Fighters Training is the advanced class for active competitors and those preparing to compete. Heavy Bag, DMT Fit, Yoga and Mobility are open to all levels.

Not many, on purpose. Classes are capped at 12 to 20 people depending on the format. The more technical classes have the lower caps, so your coach can actually watch your work.

Two to three times a week is enough to see real improvement. Our most serious students train five or six days a week, so the ceiling is up to you and the schedule.

Book right from the class schedule. Pick a class, confirm your spot, and show up ready to work.

Spots are limited on purpose. If a class is full, join the waitlist from the schedule and shop the store in the meantime.

Yes. Our coaches offer private training. Reach out to any coach directly for availability and pricing.

Every membership includes unlimited classes. Monthly memberships start at $159. Commit longer and your monthly rate drops as low as $134. Pay in full for the best price, or spread it across a payment plan.

Testing the waters? Go month to month or grab a day pass pack. In it for the long run? Paying in full saves the most, and payment plans spread the cost while you commit.

Every membership includes unlimited classes, sparring sessions, and members only events.

No. No sign up fees, no enrollment fees. We keep our pricing straightforward.

Monthly plans that renew automatically can be cancelled anytime and stop at the end of the period. Paid in full plans and day pass packs run for their full term.

Yes. Each freeze must last at least 3 weeks and no more than 3 months at a time. Reach out to set one up.

We offer drop in options from single visits to class packs that save you a little extra: a 5 pack is $139 and a 10 pack is $239. First time here? Your first class is free.

Not at this time. Instead of discounts, we keep our rates competitive across the Metroplex for everyone.

Absolutely. Sparring and competing are never required. Heavy Bag, DMT Fit and the regular Muay Thai classes give you a serious workout with no fight on the calendar.

Yes. One of Darkside's owners is a woman, and we're building a community that anyone can call home.

Yes. Muay Thai meets you where you are. Yoga and Mobility build strength with lower impact, and when you're ready to push the pace, our fitness and technical Muay Thai classes are there. Tell your coach about any injury before class so they can adjust your training. If you're recovering from something serious, check with your doctor first.

Not yet, but a kids' class is in the plans. Reach out if you'd like to hear when it launches. We recommend students be around 14 or older.

Yes, and we have several championship belts under our banner. Fighters follow a dedicated training regimen and in house requirements that set them up for success, inside the ring and out. Fighters Training is our advanced class for active competitors and those preparing to compete. Want to fight? Talk to the coaches.

Yes. First time visitors can drop in with a free trial class. Already used your trial? We have drop in options from single visits to class packs.

Free street parking is available at the gym. Just stay out of the fire lanes. See the parking map for details.

Yes, both.

Yes. We have designated storage areas in plain view of the whole room, so your stuff stays where you left it.

Muay Thai, taught properly: technique, respect, and the rituals that come with the art. We focus on Muay Femur (the tactician) mixed with Muay Khao (the clinch fighter). Ultimately, your coaches will guide you down the path that fits your abilities, skills and goals.

Our corner includes an assistant Team USA Muay Thai Coach, certified Muay Thai Officials, a USA Boxing certified coach, amateur kickboxing and IKF champions, active fighters, and certified personal trainers, kettlebell coaches and yoga teachers. Meet every coach on the About page.

We started in 2016 as a club teaching kids in a rec center and have gone through many iterations over the years. That makes 10 years of real Muay Thai in Dallas.

Yes. Our lineage traces back to Golden Age fighters, and we carry on traditions from that heritage, including sealing the ring and the symbolism that goes with it.

Every session is coached, not just opened, and small rooms mean real eyes on your technique. Sparring is optional and controlled. Classes like Strength & Stretch and Mobility build the strength and resilience that help prevent injuries.

Sparring is never required, and it is always controlled. Most of our sparring happens in Fighters Training, which members join with instructor approval. Regular Muay Thai classes may include contact drills, but safety comes first: nobody gets hit without agreeing to it.

For sparring you'll need a mouthpiece, 16 oz gloves, padded shin guards (not the sock style ones), and groin protection. The store carries gloves and shin guards. Beyond gear, we build safety into contact training through technique and sparring etiquette.

Yes. Several of our coaches are CPR certified, including our head coach.

No. All gear purchased from our store is picked up at the gym.

Every brand sizes differently, so check whether the shorts are Thai sized. Thai sizes run at least one size smaller than US sizes. If you normally wear a medium, expect a large, sometimes an XL.

Yes. Events are open to members and guests unless noted. Prices vary by event.