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Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Vista, California

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

Muay Thai and kickboxing gym featuring coaches with a passion for the sport.

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
  • 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 elitekickboxinggym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 760-619-0098

Hours

Monday 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–1:30 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 Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro if you are in this general area it would be insane not to attend.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 15 mentions

“Just wrapped up my first six months at this gym since I decided to step out of my comfort zone and pick up martial arts since | was a kid.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“Lastly, they keep the place in great shape, taking cleanliness very seriously and always improving the facilities and equipment the way they know how.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“Good sparring sessions, and a good community of fighters at all levels.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Their fighters also train in the fundamental classes, so it’s a great way to elevate your skillset by being immersed with the more experienced practitioners.”

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📘 Fundamentals 5 mentions

“I tried one of their fundamental classes and was impressed by the integration of conditioning, techniques, and fight IQ in the same class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“’ If you want to get stronger, learn to protect yourself, or just get some intense cardio, the classes will work for you.”

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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 Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“I wanted my son (9) to try Muay Thai, and I am so happy to have found Elite kickboxing.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Ahmad is the great kick boxing coach on the planet.”

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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 74 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 9 mentions

“Also, all the coaches are amazing, especially head coach Ahmad, who does an excellent job of helping all his students learn the art of Muay Thai in a fun and engaging way.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro if you are in this general area it would be insane not to attend.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 18 mentions

“This month marks our 1-year anniversary since our family (adult and kids ages 6 and 3) started training with Coach Ahmad and Destry.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“I’ve Tried 3 gyms in North county over the last 3 years and this one provides the best workout, technique instruction, pad work, level of sparring.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 6 mentions

“Lastly, they keep the place in great shape, taking cleanliness very seriously and always improving the facilities and equipment the way they know how.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The kids program is incredible.”

From the reviews

This month marks our 1-year anniversary since our family (adult and kids ages 6 and 3) started training with Coach Ahmad and Destry. Three feelings stick out for me: 1. EKG is a family. The students, both adults and kids alike, are a tight knit community.

★★★★★ — Eric, Jan 2025

I've been bringing my 5-year-old daughter to this Muay Thai gym for six months, and she absolutely loves it! The gym strikes a perfect balance between physical training, discipline, and learning the fundamentals, all while making it fun.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Jun 2024

So proud of this gym family. The coaches are amazing they truly care about their members and meet them at their level to bring out the very best in them and then some. They ensure you have a strong grasp on your Muay Thai skills so when you hit the ring you come out a champion.

★★★★★ — Ann, Nov 2024

A wonderful community for all Kickboxing enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner, amateur or a pro, EKG and the family they have created is phenomenal. If you are local or passing through, hit up EKG. Ahmad and his crew will take care of you!

★★★★★ — California, Apr 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC

Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC

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 Elite Kickboxing Gym LLC

1241 E Vista Way, Vista, CA92084

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