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FightCraft Merced
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Merced, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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- Website & schedule fightcraft.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8–9 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–9 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–9 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 8–9 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Beginner friendly, good people, good vibes 💪🏼”
“Now with the kids’ class growing as well, seeing them happy and eager to learn only motivates me more to get better too.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re serious about kickboxing or just want to train in a positive, high-level environment, FightCraft Merced is the place to be.”
“Hands down, the best MMA striking gym in the Central Valley.”
What members say
“The coach is very knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about helping the students improve.”
“Coach Pat, his wife, and the entire FightCraft team are very welcoming each day you go to the gym.”
“Coach Pat, his wife, and the entire FightCraft team are very welcoming each day you go to the gym.”
“The workouts are intense but smart, and I’ve seen huge gains in my technique, conditioning, and overall fighting skills.”
“The workouts are intense but smart, and I’ve seen huge gains in my technique, conditioning, and overall fighting skills.”
“He’s creating a pretty great community and training us to be great regardless whether you want to fight or not.”
From the reviews
This is my 4th week here and I’m very satisfied with coach Patrick’s program here at fight craft. I really recommend it to anyone thinking about learning kickboxing. The best part about this gym is that it offers morning and evening classes. Which can be very helpful to those with tight schedules.
FightCraft Merced has completely changed my mornings—and my confidence. I train here five days a week, and it’s honestly the highlight of my routine. Coach Pat is top-tier (2025 Fight Culture COTY): knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve.
Coach Pat, his wife, and the entire FightCraft team are very welcoming each day you go to the gym. My husband and I joined in September 2025, and FightCraft has become another family to us that continues to grow as new members join.
Ufff where to start! Super fun community to learn martial arts, no matter your skill level. Coach Pat is awesome and super welcoming. He’s creating a pretty great community and training us to be great regardless whether you want to fight or not.
New to muay thai? Start at FightCraft Merced
FightCraft Merced 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 FightCraft Merced
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. 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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