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Muay Thai Classes in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 3 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Santa Cruz
1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
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.
- Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
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.
- Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
Kids & teen muay thai in Santa Cruz
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.
- Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
- Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition ★★★★★ 4.9 (14)
Muay thai in Santa Cruz: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Santa Cruz?
- A few Santa Cruz gyms list drop-in classes around $25, but most price muay thai as a monthly membership and don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Santa Cruz gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 gyms in Santa Cruz advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio and Competition. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Santa Cruz?
- 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. 2 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
- Yes — 2 Santa Cruz gyms run kids' or youth muay thai. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.