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Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lathrop, 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cortezfullcirclemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-823-2662
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you’ll feel challenged and valued here.”
“I've had my daughter with Cortez full circle and doing Muay Thai for a little over 6 months and in that time she's improved her skills drastically.”
“If my daughter continues wrestling we will definitely be back once her season in high school is over.”
Other martial arts here
“I started training Jiu-Jitsu at Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts after a 14-year gap from martial arts, and it’s been an incredible experience.”
“My daughter, niece and nephew are in wrestling and the coaches are great!”
What members say
“Coach Eric does a great job on the Muay Thai side of things and has been around the Muay Thai scene back when Master Toddy had a gym in Vegas.”
“They create a welcoming and supportive environment that motivates students to push themselves and improve.”
“We had our 2 sons enrolled with the Cortez family since 2007 and till this day, MJ and Marc talks about how kenpo has had a huge impact on their individual lives.”
“Ask for Lily when you come in, she’ll provide a warm welcome and help inform you on which style may be best for your needs.”
“From the knowledge i gained from this dojo i was actually able to fight off and subdue someone who attempted to attack me with a weapon.”
“Today they are both well disciplined instructors with 1st degree black belts who guide their fellow students in the path of achieving their own black belts.”
From the reviews
Thank you Cortez Martial Arts for the positive influence you continue to have on my son. We signed our son up when he was 5 years old and he is now close to turning 8. Sensi Jason and coaches have all played a positive role in my sons young life.
I signed up with my niece at the end of November 2021, three months ago. We go to the adult Muay Thai classes 5 days a week, and love it. I joined to support my niece and to get into shape, but I really enjoy it and have really noticed positive changes.
I have been training at this dojo since February of this year and it has been amazing. Sensei Jason Cortez is a very friendly and welcoming person. Everyone at the dojo pushes everybody to be better!
I can’t recommend Cortez Full Martial Arts highly enough! The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and truly passionate about teaching. They create a welcoming and supportive environment that motivates students to push themselves and improve.
New to muay thai? Start at Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
Cortez Full Circle 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 Cortez Full Circle 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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