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Ely Leon Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Laguna Hills, California
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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule leonjiujitsutrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 291-3863
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The kids are learning, gaining confidence, practicing their listening skills, and most of all having fun!”
“On the top of that, he has a wide knowledge in personal training and physical therapy.”
“It didn't feel like I would not want to come back and plus, the sparring was fun but challenging, a sweet balance!”
Other martial arts here
“Ely is very friendly and is extremely helpful during Monday/Wednesday Gi jiu jitsu classes.”
What members say
“He is not just a technically great coach, he is a great role model for our boys.”
“I highly recommend learning from him, it's very organized and it provides a welcoming atmosphere.”
“I highly recommend learning from him, it's very organized and it provides a welcoming atmosphere.”
“Many Life long friends made here, as well as my son learning a life skill and learning discipline.”
“It didn't feel like I would not want to come back and plus, the sparring was fun but challenging, a sweet balance!”
From the reviews
I am so thankful that we were introduced to Coach Ely with Leon Jiu Jitsu. It has been the most incredible experience for my two boys (6.5 and 9) to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu under him. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient. He knows how to have fun with the children while also teaching them.
If I could give Ely (the owner) 6 stars I would. My son had never done any type of martial arts, and was a little nervous to start. Ely made sure he felt welcome immediately. My son had so much fun, we ended up staying for an additional class the same day.
We started this year in February, me 40, my 12 and 9 year old daughters, and my 4 year old son. We all love it, we don't have any experience in juijitsu but are happy to be doing it together! Coach Eli is very helpful and patient, my 4 year old son can be a hand full!
Ely is an awesome teacher and he's great with kids. I trained with him for years and now my daughter goes to his jiu Jitsu classes. She has learned so much and he is very good at motivating her. He has been especially awesome during covid where's he's been teaching inperson as well as online.
New to muay thai? Start at Ely Leon Training Center
Ely Leon Training Center 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 Ely Leon Training Center
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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