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Budo-Kan Fighting Arts of Fresno
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fresno, 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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule budokanfresno.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (559) 304-3287
The classes they run
“With Larry’s expertise in speed/strength training and exceptional motivation skills my son's competition level has exceeded to taking Gold in Advanced Divisions in his age group.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Larry Heredia is beyond an outstanding Trainer in Martial Arts, Speed and Agility, Sports Kumite, Muay Thai, Fitness and Kickboxing.”
“A well rounded experience of kick boxing, karate and discipline.”
“A well rounded experience of kick boxing, karate and discipline.”
What members say
“through hardwork, dedication and some sweat the people here build strong bonds with one another, and all together they become family.”
“He is highly motivated to help his students reach even beyond their competition or personal goals.”
From the reviews
Coach Larry Heredia is beyond an outstanding Trainer in Martial Arts, Speed and Agility, Sports Kumite, Muay Thai, Fitness and Kickboxing. He is highly motivated to help his students reach even beyond their competition or personal goals.
The students here are hard workers. Through their grinding attitude along with respect and humility they are able to achieve great things not only in the competition and fighting aspect but great things through their own individual lives. Oss!
Great place for my teen girls. A well rounded experience of kick boxing, karate and discipline. The owners/instructors are very family oriented and caring. The students here are best friends. I wish we'd found this place much sooner!
Much Love and respect from the Coach and and for the Coach. Blessed to have found a professional with the knowledge and experience to have the patience to make sure we learn the correct way and to have the heart and passion for teaching. I Highly recommend this place.
New to muay thai? Start at Budo-Kan Fighting Arts of Fresno
Budo-Kan Fighting Arts of Fresno 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 Budo-Kan Fighting Arts of Fresno
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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