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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
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Oakland Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
ARMADA MMA
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
KO1 Roundhouse
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) fitness center offering circuit training classes for all ages.
Pacific Ring Sports
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Supreme Mma
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
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.
- Gopa Boxing Club ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Oakland Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (50)
- ARMADA MMA ★★★★★ 5 (49)
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.
- Gopa Boxing Club ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU ★★★★★ 4.9 (80)
- Oakland Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (50)
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.
- Gopa Boxing Club ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU ★★★★★ 4.9 (80)
- Oakland Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (50)
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.