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Escondido Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Escondido, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule escondidocombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-384-9287
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 1–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend ECA to anyone looking to enhance their skills, whether they are a beginner or an expert.”
“Plus, since my kids are there, and we train together, I feel very comfortable that they are learning different martial arts, including ground work.”
“I enrolled here about 2 months ago and have been taking the women's classes and I have been loving it (much to my surprise 😂) Jenny is an awesome coach and such a nice person.”
“I was postpartum, struggling with weight loss, and incredibly bored at my previous gym.”
“We have explored self-defense, jiu jitsu, boxing, and kick boxing in addition to strength and conditioning.”
Other martial arts here
“We have explored self-defense, jiu jitsu, boxing, and kick boxing in addition to strength and conditioning.”
“Kids have been doing boxing for a year now, definitely see a growth in their confidence, physical and mental strength.”
“The academy offers a variety of classes, including Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling, so you can really round out your skills no matter what your focus is.”
“The academy offers a variety of classes, including Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling, so you can really round out your skills no matter what your focus is.”
What members say
“Jenny is an incredible instructor who makes everyone feel welcome, accepts you for where you are at, and also pushes you to accomplish more than you thought you could.”
“The owners make the environment so fun and welcoming and all of the instructors are phenomenal with their lessons and how they explain the techniques.”
“The owners make the environment so fun and welcoming and all of the instructors are phenomenal with their lessons and how they explain the techniques.”
“The owners make the environment so fun and welcoming and all of the instructors are phenomenal with their lessons and how they explain the techniques.”
“We have explored self-defense, jiu jitsu, boxing, and kick boxing in addition to strength and conditioning.”
“The staff resumes and experience coupled with the way they work with the kids make Escondido Combat Academy stand heads above the competition.”
From the reviews
ECA is a small family with big dreams! Stemming from the 10th Planet network, ECA is the perfect gym for both individuals and families with a desire to learn. It is a humbly owned family business who treats their members like one of their own.
My 3 & 4 year old girls have been going here for months and love being there. In fact, they ask almost every morning if we're going to the gym after school! Coach Dom (one of the owners) is patient and fun but still stern about his expectation for behavior and respect which we absolutely love!
Escondido Combat is a great academy where my children have been training for 9 months and I have seen a great change not only in their boxing and jiu jitsu techniques but I have also seen that they have much more confidence in themselves. They love their afternoons because they go to train.
I was super nervous to start as I was totally new to the world of fighting, but I’m so glad I joined. I was postpartum, struggling with weight loss, and incredibly bored at my previous gym. They’re so welcoming and work with folks of all skill levels. I also love the women’s self defense and conditioning classes.
New to muay thai? Start at Escondido Combat Academy
Escondido Combat Academy 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 Escondido Combat 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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