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Double Kick
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Diego, California
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 5–16) — 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
- 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 doublekickmt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-309-2355
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had no prior experience and his class structure as well as the team culture ensured that I never felt excluded as a beginner.”
“Great environment for both kids and adults, and the focus on discipline, confidence, and fitness is exactly what we were looking for.”
“Coach Jessie is incredibly patient, professional, talented, and experienced, having trained many skilled fighters.”
“If you're looking for a place to get fit and learn kickboxing muay thai this is the place to go.”
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“If you're looking for a place to get fit and learn kickboxing muay thai this is the place to go.”
What members say
“All the coaches are experienced, knowledgeable and patient.”
“It’s a welcoming, focused, and motivating place to train — easily the best Muay Thai gym in San Diego (from my limited experience 😁).”
“This gym provides a unique training environment that combines fulfilling body conditioning, detail-oriented classes, and a supportive community that truly feels like family.”
“Chris and Jessie offer a really good blend of technique, pushung the class physically but also fun.”
“Coach Jessie is incredibly patient, professional, talented, and experienced, having trained many skilled fighters.”
“Very clean gym with fight experience trainers that can teach all ages and all levels of experience.”
From the reviews
This gym provides a unique training environment that combines fulfilling body conditioning, detail-oriented classes, and a supportive community that truly feels like family.
I have been coming here for a few months to begin my muy thai journey and it has been nothing short of exceptional! The coaches really care about your growth in the sport and are very knowledgeable. The owners have also worked hard to create a welcoming community. I definitely noticed as a newcomer.
Great gym with dedicated coaches and friendly clientele. Everyone works hard to improve one other and make it a supportive inclusive community. My technique and mindset have grown a lot in just a few months. Definitely recommend this place!
Double Kick is an incredible space to learn Muay Thai! I’ve been a student of Jessie Magusen for five years and I feel honored to have learned this art from someone who is so knowledgeable, lethal, and passionate about what he does.
New to muay thai? Start at Double Kick
Double Kick 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 Double Kick
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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