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City Boxing

4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Diego, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

Boxing gym featuring classes in boxing, jiujitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing.

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 cityboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 233-5444

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at City Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“Ive been going to this gym for about a month, I have been going to the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes and as a beginner the coaches have been phenomenal.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“As a woman I have especially loved training here not just because of the amazing staff but fellow gym-goers (men and women) who help you elevate your game.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I’ve learned a lot from taking classes and doing personal training.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 4 mentions

“Their classes are great and if you apply yourself, you’ll not only learn boxing fundamentals and skills but also great workout.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Their classes are great and if you apply yourself, you’ll not only learn boxing fundamentals and skills but also great workout.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“Signed my son up for Boxing here and I would say they are the best in town!”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at City Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 27 mentions

“My boxing improved a lot and the coaches are all high level professionals, I always looked forward to coming here to push myself in a friendly and high energy environment.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“Ive been going to this gym for about a month, I have been going to the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes and as a beginner the coaches have been phenomenal.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 106 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“the owner and head coach has not only be an amazing mentor and friend to my spouse but, he made sure I felt welcomed and prepared on and off the mat.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Ive been going to this gym for about a month, I have been going to the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes and as a beginner the coaches have been phenomenal.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“My boxing improved a lot and the coaches are all high level professionals, I always looked forward to coming here to push myself in a friendly and high energy environment.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Their classes are great and if you apply yourself, you’ll not only learn boxing fundamentals and skills but also great workout.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“Their classes are great and if you apply yourself, you’ll not only learn boxing fundamentals and skills but also great workout.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“The classes are taught by certified trainers with prior experience in their respective art of fighting.”

From the reviews

This is a really solid place to train. I started a few months back and I love the variety of classes that work well with my schedule. I've tried boxing, muay thai, and jiu jitsu. They're tough & a ton of fun. I'm out of shape; but I'm stoked to come back with City Boxing.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Oct 2024

Can’t recommend CB enough. Expert coaches who invest in you and help you get where you want to be. They foster a welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels. As a woman I have especially loved training here not just because of the amazing staff but fellow gym-goers (men and women) who help you elevate your game.

★★★★★ — Brenda, May 2024

Love this gym!! I can’t say enough great things about the trainers and the clients. Especially as a female and first timer boxer, everyone has made me feel included and has my best interest at heart. I’ve learned a lot from taking classes and doing personal training.

★★★★★ — Jayme, Mar 2024

Training (jiu jitsu) here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The coach (Baruch) is very patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. He makes certain that safety is a priority and pushes us to become better. What’s most impressive is his humility.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at City Boxing

City Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at City Boxing

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find City Boxing

1059 14th St, San Diego, CA92101

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