Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about training at Shark Tank Muay Thai.
Getting Started
Not at all. Most students had zero martial arts experience before their first session. Every session is private or semi-private, so Coach Omar adjusts instruction to meet you exactly where you are, not to a group average.
Wear comfortable athletic clothing, shorts or joggers and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle. We provide gloves and shin guards for your first session, so no gear is needed to get started.
You will start with a dynamic warm-up, then work through fundamental Muay Thai technique directly with Coach Omar, pads, combinations, and defensive basics. The full session runs 50 minutes.
No. Muay Thai will get you in shape, and that is the whole point. We meet you at your current fitness level and build from there, whether you have not trained in years or you are already active.
Yes. Semi-private sessions are built for exactly that, you and one training partner working together under Coach Omar. It is $50 per person, $100 for the pair, and works well for friends, couples, or anyone who trains better with company.
Training
BANG Muay Thai is a structured curriculum developed by Duane "Bang" Ludwig, a former UFC fighter and coach. It emphasizes clean technique, proper mechanics, and a progressive learning path. Shark Tank is an official BANG Muay Thai affiliate.
There is no fixed schedule to follow. Many students start with one or two sessions a week and build from there once training becomes a habit. Consistency matters more than frequency. Showing up regularly, even once a week, still delivers results.
Each 50-minute session runs a dynamic warm-up, technique instruction from Coach Omar, pad work, and defensive drills built around what you specifically need, finishing with a cool-down.
Sparring is available once Coach Omar decides you are ready. It is never required and always controlled. Beginners focus on technique, pad work, and drills before any contact work.
Pricing & Logistics
Private sessions are $80 each. Semi-private is $50 per person, $100 for the pair. There is no monthly membership. You pay per session. Visit our pricing page for full details.
Yes. The Intro Pass is $75 for 4 sessions across 2 weeks, private or semi-private, your choice. A single private session on its own is $80, so the pass costs less than one regular session. The offer is always available, there is no deadline to claim it, and there is no obligation to continue after your two weeks.
For your first session we have gloves and shin guards you can use. Once you decide to keep training, you will want your own boxing gloves, handwraps, and shin guards. We sell quality Fairtex and Reevo gear at the gym.
We are located at 704 Springwater Place, Waterloo, ON. There is free parking directly outside the gym, and the location is easy to reach from Kitchener, Waterloo, and the surrounding Tri-Cities area.
Format & Scheduling
A private session is one-on-one with Coach Omar, $80. A semi-private session is you and exactly one training partner, $50 per person or $100 for the pair. Both run the same 50 minutes with Coach Omar coaching directly.
No. Shark Tank only runs private and semi-private training. Every session is one-on-one with Coach Omar, or with the one partner you bring. Nobody trains in a crowd.
No. There is no fixed timetable. Sessions run any day of the week, and you book directly with Coach Omar for times that fit your week.
Yes, kids 6 to 13, private or semi-private at the same rates as adults: $80 for a private session, or $50 per person semi-private, when your child trains with a sibling, a friend, or you. There are no kids group classes. New students can start with the 2-Week Intro Pass, the same as adults.
Training a child? See how kids train at Shark Tank.
Still Have Questions?
Reach out directly, or claim the 2-Week Intro Pass and see for yourself.