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Candal's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Stanton, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule candalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 262-9588
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, this is a great place to train and grow.”
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
“I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons.”
“Whether you want to compete or just achieve a personal goal, you can accomplish your goals here.”
“Lol almost a 1stop shop for self defense and the people are cool too lol”
“But don’t take it from me take it from the people who have been in class for years and If you are young like me and want to get fit but don’t know how, come try it out”
Other martial arts here
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
“I started my BJJ training under him 10+ years ago, and believe he had around 20-30+ years of martial arts experience already at that point.”
What members say
“Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.”
“Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.”
“He great at teaching and everyone attending the classes is friendly so i was never worried about getting hurt and also getting pointers from everyone else learning the class.”
“I was informed of Candal’s Martial through my parents and at first I was skeptical of this place but after joining the class for about 3 months, it really is what they offer.”
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
From the reviews
I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great. On top of that, I have lost 46 pounds in the three months since I joined this gym. Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.
I first found out about Candal's through the city of Anaheim a little over a thirteen months ago. I wanted to try it to see if I could do martial arts or not because I am not a very physical fit person for my age.
I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons. Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.
I was informed of Candal’s Martial through my parents and at first I was skeptical of this place but after joining the class for about 3 months, it really is what they offer. I am only in the kickboxing class but even the class is really helpful with trying to keep you active.
New to muay thai? Start at Candal's Martial Arts
Candal's Martial Arts 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 Candal's 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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