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Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Milpitas, 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
- 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 ascendmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-708-4004
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can tell by the attention of detail that go into each class and their ability to help everyone across all levels.”
“My three kids and my nephew have been regulars at Ascend Muay Thai for quite a few years now, and honestly, it's been nothing short of amazing for them.”
“Jackie is a wonderful young lady, that I was fearful of sparring!”
“My footwork, fight IQ and my clinch technique have improved, along with my passion for Muay Thai.”
“I am also super impressed by their focus on their youth fighter squad (crucial criteria for assessing the technical sophistication of any Muay Thai gym).”
“Beyond picking up some seriously cool self-defense skills, they've really blossomed in terms of confidence, discipline, and focus.”
“It's a fantastic community for anyone looking to learn, grow, and get fit!”
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What members say
“Because the community at Ascend is awesome, the training is engaging, fun, and challenging, and the Coaches really craft a great training session every single class.”
“started training at ascend about a year ago now and I still think back on how welcoming everyone was on my first day there.”
“started training at ascend about a year ago now and I still think back on how welcoming everyone was on my first day there.”
“Coach Chris and Jackie personal experience as a fighter of Muay Thai with their on hands approach of teaching skills & techniques is top notch.”
“I am also super impressed by their focus on their youth fighter squad (crucial criteria for assessing the technical sophistication of any Muay Thai gym).”
“If you are looking for authentic Muay Thai with great people stop by & check it out.”
From the reviews
If you’re a beginner looking for a friendly and welcoming place to learn Muay Thai this is it! The atmosphere is relaxed, and everyone is supportive, making it easy to feel at home. The coach is incredibly patient and understanding, taking the time to explain techniques and ensuring you progress at your own pace.
Chris and Jackie are my old teammates at @WorldTeamUSA of San Francisco! World Team USA is an elite MMA Academy. Under Kru Sam P. their lineage runs deep in traditional Muay Thai from Thailand! They both have the Muay Thai march and Ram Muay camp ring blessings! And also Muay Boran!
I recently moved to Ascend Muay Thai from a larger gym in Santa Clara and could not be happier. The first things you notice about Coach Chris and Coach Jackie is that they both love Muay Thai, they both practice it at a very advanced level, and they also love community building.
Before officially joining Ascend, my husband and I were looking around for a Muay Thai gym for our elementary-aged girls to join. We ended up joining as an entire family and I am so glad we did! Little did we know before joining, the impact Ascend would have in all of our lives in the best possible way.
New to muay thai? Start at Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness
Ascend 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 Ascend 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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