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Ruckus Athletics: Muay Thai | Weight Lifting
Barcelona

One of the more purely Muay Thai-focused gyms in the city, in the heart of Barcelona's old town. Led by founder Pablo C. Rayo with partner Erin Stuckenbruck and coach Titus Lotgering, it teaches both authentic Thai and Dutch-style techniques and is repeatedly described as clean, welcoming and genuinely community-driven.

Rating 4.9 (61)
Location Ciutat Vella
Level All levels

About the Gym

Ruckus Athletics sets out to preserve the art of eight limbs through technique, power, consistency and community, and the reviews back that up — it's frequently called one of the most authentic Muay Thai gyms people have trained at outside Thailand. Founder Pablo C. Rayo started in Muay Thai in Astoria, Queens under Aziz Nabih and developed both Thai and Dutch-style striking in New York. Partner Erin Stuckenbruck and Dutch coach Titus Lotgering round out a team praised for high-level pad work and an inclusive, international atmosphere. The timetable is detailed and varied — drills, pads, bags, clinch and sparring, plus kids' classes — and the gym offers single, monthly and private options. For an English-speaking audience wanting serious, authentic Muay Thai in a tight-knit setting, this is a standout.

Class Schedule

  • Mon 18:30 / 19:30
  • Tue 12:00 / 17:30 (kids) / 18:30 / 19:30
  • Wed 12:00 / 18:30 / 19:30
  • Thu 12:00 / 17:30 (kids) / 18:30 / 19:30
  • Fri 12:00 / 18:30
  • Sat 11:00 (kids) / 12:00

For exact class times, check the gym's website or app.

Pricing

Trial Class

€20

One-time

Head Coach

PR

Pablo C. Rayo

Lead Trainer & Founder

A martial artist from New York who began Muay Thai in Astoria, Queens under Aziz Nabih of Sitan Gym, later developing Dutch-style kickboxing and refining his Thai technique in New York before founding Ruckus Athletics in Barcelona.