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8 Limbs Muay Thai and Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sacramento, California
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 8limbsmtaf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-906-2745
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11:45 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11:45 am, 5:15–8 pm |
| Friday | 9–11:45 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had no experience in Muay Thai prior to coming to this gym and that didn't change how they viewed me.”
“I recently had the pleasure of enrolling my family, including our kids, at Muay Thai Lao, and I must say it has been an incredible experience.”
“If interested, there are some private classes as well.”
“And if you are looking to compete in Muay Thai, they have an excellent team of fighters that spar weekly and fight often.”
“The training is intense and rewarding, AK knows what he's doing plus is entertaining and approachable, and the competitive fighters are always willing to give advice and support.”
“Clean facility, excellent staff, & traditional Muay Thai 👊🏽 The coaching staff is extraordinary at making sure you’re learning proper technique.”
“You’ll get a great intense work out on top with learning self defense and self discipline.”
Other martial arts here
“I found MTL (Muay Thai Lao Kickboxing Academy) through Google search so it serves it right that I do a review about the gym here.”
“The classes begin with a warm up of shadow boxing or hitting the heavy bag, then a series of stretches, followed by a well informed lesson with 3-5 combos.”
“I did Mixed Martial Arts years ago and was worried about messing up my money maker(face) because I sell Cars for a living.”
What members say
“Amazing place to train with amazing instructors and people!”
“Muay Thai Lao has truly become a second home for us, thanks to their exceptional training and welcoming atmosphere.”
“I recently had the pleasure of enrolling my family, including our kids, at Muay Thai Lao, and I must say it has been an incredible experience.”
“The classes begin with a warm up of shadow boxing or hitting the heavy bag, then a series of stretches, followed by a well informed lesson with 3-5 combos.”
“The coaches here are very understanding and modified my workout to ensure I still get cardio while protecting my foot.”
“The training is intense and rewarding, AK knows what he's doing plus is entertaining and approachable, and the competitive fighters are always willing to give advice and support.”
From the reviews
This is the best places to learn Muay Thai! You will learn the basics of the basics and slowly build you up! Not everyone wants to be a fighter but you should learn how to defend yourself and this is the place to learn!
Adult classes - I've been coming here for almost a year, and this has been such a great experience. The coaches are amazing and with years of experience. They go around the room, making sure your technique/form are correct.
I currently train at this location of the Sac. MTL Academy and love it. Not long after I started training here Andy K. left and AK King took over as primary trainer - and it has been nothing but good. Everyone is supportive and have good attitudes, and everyone is willing to help out anyone who needs it.
Amazing place to train with amazing instructors and people! Coach AK (Not Andy K.), Coach Tyler, and Coach Art are amazing instructors that dedicate their time to helping you learn basic/intermediate/advanced skills in Muay Thai/Kickboxing/Boxing striking and defense.
New to muay thai? Start at 8 Limbs Muay Thai and Fitness
8 Limbs Muay Thai and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at 8 Limbs Muay Thai and Fitness
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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