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Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Woodland Hills, 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cekaratekrav.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-570-0348
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of the best karate schools in Los Angeles , the instructors are so professional and know how to make the kids so passionate about marshal art.”
Other martial arts here
“Now my son is 6 and taking Karate, Muay Thai and Jiujitsu and my daughter, now 10, also added Jiu Jitsu.”
“One of the best karate schools in Los Angeles , the instructors are so professional and know how to make the kids so passionate about marshal art.”
What members say
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“Our son’s self-confidence has grown in leaps and bounds over these last years and it’s so exciting to watch him advance in his skills.”
“We love every class and the difference in self esteem and confidence with both of my girls has been noticeable and feels like it climbs every week.”
From the reviews
We love Cutting Edge Karate! My son enjoys attending his classes and is learning while having fun. As a mother, when I walk in I feel it is a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. Cutting-edge has a very welcoming atmosphere and are very reliable. Thank you for your time and effort cutting-edge.
This studio has great energy, knowledgeable instruction and strong values… my son really enjoyed his first classes. The studio environment feels vey positive and welcoming and they get the kids working. The onboarding and enrollment process was a bit bumpy.
Before my son Dylan started two months ago, we were having issues about his listening skills. So my friend recommended this place to us. And we are so happy about it. It's convenient, affordable and the staff are very friendly and strict in a very good way to discipline their students.
Cutting Edge has been amazing for my family. We love every class and the difference in self esteem and confidence with both of my girls has been noticeable and feels like it climbs every week. We love the staff and instructors. 100% recommend!
New to muay thai? Start at Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy 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 Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
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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