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Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Petaluma, California
Plan your first class
- 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 (ages 12–16) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jkdsciences.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-762-0111
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Having trained with him and his students, I know that they are adaptable and capable fighters.”
“Never have I ever met a man more dedicated to his craft with a solid foundation of what actually works.”
“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
“org Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students welcome!”
Other martial arts here
“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
“I took Karate for a bit and not really into the art form of doing kata's, etc.”
“The gym covers a broad range of material: boxing, kickboxing wrestle, jiu jitsu, and self defense.”
What members say
“I was nervous when I showed up for my first class, but everyone was very friendly, and very quickly I made friends and now I love coming to class everyday.”
“I was nervous when I showed up for my first class, but everyone was very friendly, and very quickly I made friends and now I love coming to class everyday.”
“Sifu Damon Evans brings decades of expertise across multiple martial arts, teaching not just techniques but the deeper philosophy behind them.”
“Sifu Damon has a deep lifelong interest in all things martial arts, plenty of first hand fight experience and the patience and dedication to show all who are willing to show up.”
“And you’re looking to enhance your discipline and confidence in every other part of your life by doing martial arts.”
From the reviews
I have known Sifu Damon from the very beginning of his Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences. As a fellow instructor of martial arts, I have always highly respected his depth of knowledge, his skill as an instructor and his drive to learn and improve his art. I have learned much from his example.
Whether you’re a weenie-armed weakling who’s tired of being pushed around and needs toughening up or you’re already a martial artist who’s looking to expand on your existing knowledge and skillset—or anyone in between—you should seriously consider stepping up your game, and check out Sifu Damon Evan’s Academy of Jeet…
I have always wanted to learn martial arts but I could never find the time. This school is awesome! It has multiple classes and hours available throughout the week and on Saturday. There are a variety of martial arts to learn, and the gym has a lot of equipment as well.
Excellent place to learn how to defend yourself. I took Karate for a bit and not really into the art form of doing kata's, etc. This Jeet Kune Do is more about learning how to fight and is more practical.
New to muay thai? Start at Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences
Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences 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 Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences
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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