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Muay Thai Classes in Oakland, CA

Oakland has 7 muay thai gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 7 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Gopa Boxing Club

5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

3651 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 7–17

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

3008 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Oakland Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

103 International Blvd, Oakland, CA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 8–14

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersreal technique & fundamentals

ARMADA MMA

5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

1922 Webster St Suite C, Oakland, CA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

KO1 Roundhouse

5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

132 E 12th St, Oakland, CA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team Authentic Thai welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gymreal technique & fundamentals

Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) fitness center offering circuit training classes for all ages.

Pacific Ring Sports

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

493 40th St, Oakland, CA

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Supreme Mma

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

4118 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

Muay Thai gym Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gymkiller workout & conditioning

Good to know in Oakland

1 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to KO1 Roundhouse.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to muay thai?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

Muay thai for beginners in Oakland →

Kids & teen muay thai in Oakland

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids muay thai in Oakland →

Muay thai in Oakland: quick answers

How much do muay thai classes cost in Oakland?
Most Oakland gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Oakland gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 7 gyms in Oakland advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gopa Boxing Club, Oakland Kickboxing, ARMADA MMA. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Oakland?
Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Oakland gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
Are there kids' muay thai classes in Oakland?
Yes — 7 Oakland gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 7. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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