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California Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Gardena, 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 (ages 6–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 cmmafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-756-6501
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 am, 12–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 am, 12–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great gym if its your first time ever or have been around looking to continue your journey in grappling and striking.”
“Professional coaching staff and class was full with kids, women, and men students who understand how safely train.”
“Everyone from high level pro MMA fighters to first day jiu jitsu students all love the atmosphere at this gym.”
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“Love this Place, very organized, helpful, the instructors are very dedicated into helping you become better in striking/defense and grappling.”
“Everyone from high level pro MMA fighters to first day jiu jitsu students all love the atmosphere at this gym.”
What members say
“Everyone there from the wonderful people at the front desk to the coaches/Trainers are some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to train with.”
“My experience at CMMA has been exceptional, from the first day I walked in I was made to feel welcomed and cared about.”
“Last week group of friends visited CMMA, first we call for information, the front desk manager was amazing, she was warm, friendly and knowledgeable.”
“Last week group of friends visited CMMA, first we call for information, the front desk manager was amazing, she was warm, friendly and knowledgeable.”
“Everyone from high level pro MMA fighters to first day jiu jitsu students all love the atmosphere at this gym.”
From the reviews
Hands down the best gym in town. I’ve been attending CMMA for just about 3 weeks almost a month and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The respect and undivided attention each coach shows on and off the mat is so important to me and I really admire that.
My experience at CMMA has been exceptional, from the first day I walked in I was made to feel welcomed and cared about. Everyone there from the wonderful people at the front desk to the coaches/Trainers are some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to train with.
Great gymn. The staff is amazing, the coaches (Chad, Jorge, Julio, Charlie, Cody, and so many others) are very supportive. The team is trained by real life champions with real life experience. Not only do you learn a lot, but it also gives you a great sense of community. Awesome for adults as well as children.
Last week group of friends visited CMMA, first we call for information, the front desk manager was amazing, she was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We check in, sign waivers and got tour on 6,000 square foot facility, showers locker rooms, big wide open mats.
New to muay thai? Start at California Mixed Martial Arts
California Mixed Martial Arts 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 California Mixed Martial Arts
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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