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ARMADA MMA
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oakland, California
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
- 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 armadadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-423-8078
Hours
| Monday | 6:45–8:30 am, 4:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:45–8:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:45–8:30 am, 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:45–8:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:45–8:30 am, 4:15–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Omar (Head coach/Owner) is dedicated on improving the Mixed Martial Art skill set of his students wether your a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.”
“Both of my children started out in the Youth BJJ and loved it!”
“Professor Omar provides details you can’t find anywhere else and even gives pointers and lessons between sparring sessions.”
“On top of all this this dojo offers competition events for you to practically apply what you’ve learned and compete.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for a place to train mma, kickboxing/Muay Thai, bjj, and/or wrestling, look no further.”
“Having trained in boxing at various places in the Bay, I can easily say this is one of the best places to train and Omar is one of the best coaches i’ve worked with.”
“The fundamentals and the fine details of each of the martial arts classes (BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA) will be explained and demonstrated clearly and repeatedly.”
“Armada MMA has really taught me a lot from defending my self to discipline to even being a better and kinder person.”
“The fundamentals and the fine details of each of the martial arts classes (BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA) will be explained and demonstrated clearly and repeatedly.”
What members say
“Having trained in boxing at various places in the Bay, I can easily say this is one of the best places to train and Omar is one of the best coaches i’ve worked with.”
“Sensei Omar (Head coach/Owner) is dedicated on improving the Mixed Martial Art skill set of his students wether your a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.”
“) I love the cleanliness of this dojo, the welcoming atmosphere, and loyal/dedicated students this dojo has to offer.”
“The fundamentals and the fine details of each of the martial arts classes (BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, MMA) will be explained and demonstrated clearly and repeatedly.”
“Professor Omar provides details you can’t find anywhere else and even gives pointers and lessons between sparring sessions.”
From the reviews
I have been doing MMA/kickboxing training with Coach Omar for almost 2 years. Having trained in boxing at various places in the Bay, I can easily say this is one of the best places to train and Omar is one of the best coaches i’ve worked with.
First and foremost, Armada MMA is a school for martial arts and the head coach and owner, Omar, treats it as such. He has created an environment that emphasizes learning above all else and with each class there is always something to learn.
I’m on my 3rd month with Team Armada and I don’t regret my decision on training at this dojo. Sensei Omar (Head coach/Owner) is dedicated on improving the Mixed Martial Art skill set of his students wether your a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
If you’re looking for a place to train mma, kickboxing/Muay Thai, bjj, and/or wrestling, look no further. Armada MMA is a special place with a great community and amazing coaches. Head coach and owner Omar puts 100% into this gym, and you can feel it.
New to muay thai? Start at ARMADA MMA
ARMADA MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 ARMADA MMA
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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