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Classic Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pasadena, California

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

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
  • 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 classickickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (626) 796-6387

Hours

Monday 8:30–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM
Tuesday 8–11 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM
Wednesday 8:30–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM
Thursday 8–11 AM, 4:30–7:45 PM
Friday 8:30–11:30 AM, 4:30–6:45 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–12 PM
Sunday 7:30–11:30 AM

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 Classic Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“Highly highly recommend this gym to everyone from beginners, experienced fighters, or anyone looking for a great, fun workout - Classic Kickboxing has you covered!”

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Teen Muay Thai

“My daughter has been doing the tween/teen class that they recently started up, and she loves it!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“This is where the circuit classes are held, and a small boxing ring for private lessons/workouts.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 6 mentions

“The kickboxing circuit classes are such great workouts, I very quickly noticed a change in my stamina and body.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Highly highly recommend this gym to everyone from beginners, experienced fighters, or anyone looking for a great, fun workout - Classic Kickboxing has you covered!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I definitely recommend Classic Kickboxing to anyone looking to get in cardio shape, learn some self defense, burn fat, and gain muscle in a safe and fun environment!”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“My daughter has been doing the tween/teen class that they recently started up, and she loves it!”

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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 Classic Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 42 mentions

“If you haven't tried boxing/kickboxing, trust me it will get you in the best shape of your life and you will have fun doing it!”

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🥊 Boxing 9 mentions

“If you haven't tried boxing/kickboxing, trust me it will get you in the best shape of your life and you will have fun doing it!”

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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 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Mauricio, Phoebe, and Christian are truly amazing coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“Highly highly recommend this gym to everyone from beginners, experienced fighters, or anyone looking for a great, fun workout - Classic Kickboxing has you covered!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 17 mentions

“The gym exudes an energy that is both invigorating and welcoming, and the facilities are top-notch, with well-maintained equipment and ample space to move around.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“The outdoor area also contains all of their normal indoor equipment so you're still getting their perfect combo of cardio and kickboxing techniques.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 15 mentions

“Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, boost your confidence, relieve some stress or simply have a blast while breaking a sweat, Classic Kickboxing is the place to be.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Highly highly recommend this gym to everyone from beginners, experienced fighters, or anyone looking for a great, fun workout - Classic Kickboxing has you covered!”

From the reviews

I've now done kickboxing at three different gyms and this one is the best I've been to. I have stayed at Classic Kickboxing because their instructors are SO kind and help adjust the class to help out newcomers.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Jul 2018

I've only taken 4 classes at Classic Kickboxing so far, but they've all been great! Mauricio and Phoebe are both wonderful instructors. They manage to guide everyone through a workout that's both challenging and appropriate for all skill levels, while still letting you know it's okay to listen to your body and do…

★★★★★ — Kirtan, Aug 2022

Classic Kickboxing has been the ideal gym to get a good workout and learn a new skill. The staff are consistently friendly and helpful, students are supportive of one another, and the gym is always clean. I love walking into class and immediately feeling the positive atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Savannah, Feb 2024

Wow I had so much fun at my first class! Indoor kickboxing is packed with variety and fun combos. Mauricio is a very welcoming and humble soul. I felt comfortable and free to take a breather when needed. I will definitely be returning, what a fun way to workout in 50 mins!

★★★★★ — Christine, Jul 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at Classic Kickboxing

Classic Kickboxing 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Classic Kickboxing

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 Classic Kickboxing

91 Union St, Pasadena, CA91103

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