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Aragon Training Academy - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pasadena, 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 aragontrainingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 469-0422
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They treat everyone great even if you have no experience it’s a great place to go to”
“Josh, who runs the gym, has been training in Muay Thai since he was a kid, and it shows in his skill, discipline, and coaching style.”
“Everyone's super laid back and enjoying themselves as they chat or hang out as others are sparring.”
“Now his own son is following in his footsteps as a fighter, which speaks volumes about the passion and family legacy behind this place.”
“I never set out to be a fighter, but I lost a lot of weight here and gained real self-defense skills and confidence.”
“Here, you can learn boxing, muy thai, BJJ, and supplement that with strength and conditioning classes.”
Other martial arts here
“For anyone who's looking to start or get better at boxing or muay thai, you can grow a lot here and they teach good technique.”
“Here, you can learn boxing, muy thai, BJJ, and supplement that with strength and conditioning classes.”
What members say
“Positive vibes great coaching staff make you feel comfortable and get the work needed to be better 100%.”
“They treat everyone great even if you have no experience it’s a great place to go to”
“Now his own son is following in his footsteps as a fighter, which speaks volumes about the passion and family legacy behind this place.”
“Their combined experience means every class is packed with knowledge, solid technique, and a motivating energy that keeps you pushing yourself.”
“Here, you can learn boxing, muy thai, BJJ, and supplement that with strength and conditioning classes.”
“I have been to other places where I feel ogled as one of the few femmes in a workout gym but people here are focused and ready to train to fight.”
From the reviews
The guys here are this gym as some of the most kind and respectful people ever. I have been to other places where I feel ogled as one of the few femmes in a workout gym but people here are focused and ready to train to fight.
Great gym and I love the community they have. Family friendly and the owner definitely makes you feel comfortable here. They offer a great variety of classes, trainers. The trainers themselves are top-notch and know what they are doing. All of them are competitive fighters that either pro-level or near pro-level.
Aragon Training Academy is an outstanding Muay Thai gym right on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, just a short walk from the Rose Parade route. Josh, who runs the gym, has been training in Muay Thai since he was a kid, and it shows in his skill, discipline, and coaching style.
1 month in and very happy; Love the personalized attention! My 13yo son has since grown accustomed to physical contact, and my 11yo loves the opportunity to work out all his aggression. The coaches are the real deal, and both in skill and attitude are great role models.
New to muay thai? Start at Aragon Training Academy - Muay Thai
Aragon Training Academy - Muay Thai 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 Aragon Training Academy - Muay Thai
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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