New to Muay Thai
Start with the fundamentals
No previous combat-sport experience is required. Coaches explain the movements, help with technique, and give you a clear place to begin.
Muay Thai classes in Queenstown
Muay Thai classes
Structured, coach-led Muay Thai and kickboxing classes for complete beginners, experienced members, and active fighters at Hurto Gym in Queenstown.
Class overview
What Muay Thai classes cover
Classes develop practical striking technique, fitness, and confidence. Sessions combine clear coaching, repetition, and paced rounds so you can learn the fundamentals properly and continue progressing as your experience builds.
- Striking fundamentals
- Stance, balance, footwork, guard, and defence.
- Full striking range
- Punches, kicks, knees, and combinations taught with attention to technique.
- Pad work and drills
- Coach-led rounds that develop timing, accuracy, and control.
- Conditioning
- Structured work that builds repeatable movement, power, and fitness.
Class format
How a class is structured
Each session has a clear technical focus, coached practice, and training rounds that can be adjusted to your experience.
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01
Learn
The coach demonstrates the session’s technique and breaks down the important details.
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02
Practise
Work through movements and combinations with pads or controlled partner drills.
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03
Build rounds
Apply the session focus through structured rounds and conditioning at your level.
Training levels
Suitable for beginners and experienced members
Hurto Gym coaches work with complete beginners, regular members, and active fighters. You train at an appropriate level while learning the same core skills.
Previous experience
Keep developing your skills
Use the classes to sharpen timing, combinations, defence, and conditioning. Experienced athletes can also build toward more advanced training and Hurto’s fight-team pathway.
Before your first class
Schedule, location, and what to bring
Class times
Muay Thai and kickboxing classes run about six times each week. Times can change, so check the live timetable before you train.
View the live timetable →Your first session
Wear comfortable training clothes, bring water, and arrive about ten minutes early so the coaches can get you started.
Queenstown location
Train at Hurto Gym, The Hangar, 182 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand.
14 days · unlimited classes · $29
Start Muay Thai with a two-week trial.
The trial includes two guest passes and the option of a half-price 60-minute personal training session. Nothing continues unless you choose it.