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Muay Thai Classes in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica has 3 muay thai gyms — including 1 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.
Santa Monica Striking
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
IRON Thai Boxing Academy
Good to know in Santa Monica
1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Santa Monica Striking.
New to muay thai?
This gym is 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.
- Santa Monica Striking ★★★★★ 5 (55)
Kids & teen muay thai in Santa Monica
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.
- Santa Monica Striking ★★★★★ 5 (55)
- IRON Thai Boxing Academy
Muay thai in Santa Monica: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Santa Monica?
- Most Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Santa Monica gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Santa Monica?
- 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. 1 Santa Monica gym is 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 Monica?
- Yes — 2 Santa Monica 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.