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Muay Thai Classes in San Diego, CA
San Diego has 24 muay thai gyms — including 10 with a free trial, 19 beginner-friendly, and 19 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.
THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,368 reviews
Spacious, clean-cut space with classes for martial arts of all kinds, plus strength training.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Odyssey Training Center San Diego
4.8 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Martial arts training facility offering classes such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, and muay Thai.
SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
City Boxing
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Boxing gym featuring classes in boxing, jiujitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing.
Pacific Roots Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Fighter-focused gym offering Muay Thai classes for all skill levels from beginner to professional.
The Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
8Tribe Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Intimate, supportive gym offering personalized Muay Thai training to beginners and experienced fighters alike.
Arashi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Steel MMA and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Clean venue offering Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu classes in a friendly atmosphere.
Rebellion MMA (Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ)
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Undisputed
4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Gym offering boxing and muay thai classes for all ages, plus sanctioned fights.
City of Champions
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Intensity MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Double Kick
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
King Tiger Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gamebred North Park - Boxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu and Strength Training
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Evolution Kickboxing Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Golden Hill Boxing Club
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Tewa Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in San Diego
7 of the 24 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego, SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach, Pacific Roots Muay Thai, 8Tribe Muay Thai, and 6 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego runs women's muay thai.
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.
- SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach ★★★★★ 4.8 (133)
- Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego - Rancho Bernardo ★★★★★ 5 (106)
- City Boxing ★★★★★ 4.7 (106)
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.
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego ★★★★★ 5 (174)
- Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway ★★★★★ 4.6 (247)
Kids & teen muay thai in San Diego
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.
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego ★★★★★ 5 (174)
- Odyssey Training Center San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (159)
Muay thai in San Diego: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in San Diego?
- Most San Diego 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 San Diego gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 10 of the 24 gyms in San Diego advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach, Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego - Rancho Bernardo, City Boxing. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in San Diego?
- 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. 19 San Diego 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 San Diego?
- Yes — 19 San Diego gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.