Straight answers
Everything people ask before they book.
Short, honest answers from the coach. If yours isn't here, text 0459 904 417 and you'll get a real reply.
Cost, times and place
- How much does Muay Thai cost in Castle Hill?
- At Weapon Muay Thai x Boxing in Castle Hill, your first week is $10 and includes every class. After that, Unlimited is $60 a week, 2 Classes a Week is $50, 1 Class a Week is $30, and Private + Unlimited is $150 a week (one private lesson a week plus unlimited classes). Memberships are weekly with no lock-in contract — two weeks' notice to stop.
- What are the class times at Weapon Muay Thai x Boxing?
- Muay Thai is Monday and Wednesday at 7:00pm. Boxing is Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm. Saturday at 8:00am is a mixed Muay Thai and boxing class. Every class is booked online and kept small. Private lessons are by arrangement.
- Do you offer private Muay Thai or boxing lessons in Castle Hill?
- Yes. One-on-one Muay Thai and boxing lessons are available by arrangement, days or evenings. Private + Unlimited membership ($150/week) includes one private lesson a week plus every group class; casual private lessons are also available — text 0459 904 417 for a time.
- Why do I have to book every class?
- Because classes are kept small and the coach plans each session around who's coming. Booking takes a few seconds online and means you never turn up to a full room. Members book too.
- How does the $10 trial week work?
- Reserve a class with your name and number, then pay $10 on the next screen. That locks in every class for the week. After the trial, you choose a membership if you want to keep training.
- How much is membership after the trial?
- One class a week is $30. Two classes a week is $50. Unlimited is $60 a week. Private + Unlimited — one private lesson a week plus every class — is $150 a week. All are weekly memberships with no lock-in contract; just give us two weeks' notice if you need to stop.
- Where are you and is there parking?
- We're at Unit 1 / 7 Hoyle Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154, inside Shirudo Gym. It's a few minutes from the Castle Hill Metro and Castle Towers, with parking nearby.
Is it for me?
- I've never done anything like this. Will I be out of my depth?
- No — that's the point of keeping classes small. The coach is with you on every round, you're partnered with someone at your level, and nobody assumes you know anything. Most people who walk in have never thrown a punch.
- Will I get hit?
- No. Classes are pad work, bag work, partner drills and conditioning. There's no sparring in our group classes. You'll learn to defend yourself properly without being punched in the face to do it.
- I'm unfit / carrying extra weight / over 40. Is that a problem?
- That's most of the people we want to train. You work at your pace — the coach sets the intensity for you, not for the fittest person in the room. Small classes are what make that possible.
- Do you run kids' or beginner-only classes?
- Not yet. Every class is small enough that beginners are looked after inside the regular sessions. More classes will be added as we grow — leave your details and we'll let you know.
- Is Muay Thai good for beginners over 40 or 50?
- Yes. Most people who start Muay Thai as adults are in their 30s, 40s and 50s, not their teens. Classes at Weapon are small, there's no sparring, and the coach sets the intensity for you — so you build fitness, mobility and skill at a pace your body can recover from. Pad work and bag work give you the full-body workout without head contact.
- Is Muay Thai good for women?
- Very. Muay Thai is one of the most gender-balanced martial arts in Australia, and roughly half of our room is women. It builds real strength and conditioning, teaches practical self-defence, and in a small class you're coached and partnered at your level — nobody is thrown in with someone bigger and stronger.
- Do I need to be fit before I start?
- No. You get fit by doing it. The first couple of weeks you'll work at whatever pace you can manage and the coach will scale the rounds for you. Most people notice their fitness changing within three to four weeks of training two or three times a week.
Muay Thai, boxing and kickboxing
- Muay Thai or boxing — which should I pick?
- Try both during your trial week. Boxing is hands, head movement and footwork. Muay Thai adds kicks, knees and elbows. Saturday is a mix of the two. Most people end up enjoying both.
- What's the difference between Muay Thai and kickboxing?
- Muay Thai is the Thai form of kickboxing, often called 'the art of eight limbs' because it uses fists, elbows, knees and shins, plus the clinch. Western kickboxing generally uses punches and kicks only. If you've been searching for kickboxing classes in Castle Hill, Muay Thai gives you everything kickboxing does and more, taught in its original form.
Your first class
- What do I bring to my first class?
- Comfortable training clothes, a water bottle and a towel. If you don't have gloves yet, mention it when you book and we'll sort you out for your first sessions. Arrive a little early so we can get you set up and introduced.
- Who is the coach at Weapon?
- Liam James is the head coach and founder. He has trained and coached for over ten years, including living and training in Thailand, and has coached everyone from first-timers and executives to fighters. He coaches every class himself.
$10. 7 days. Every class.
Then you decide.
Small groups, closely coached. No lock-in — book in, train, and see how you feel on day seven. Cancel before then and you owe nothing more.