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Figueroa Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Nine Nine Vista

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Vista, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • 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 nineninevista.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 760-716-1769

Hours

Monday 5:30–7 am, 5–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6–7:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–7 am, 5–7:30 pm
Thursday 5 pm–12 am
Friday 12–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Figueroa Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Nine Nine Vista, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 7 mentions

“This place by far has been the best experience for my son who is now almost 9 and has been training here for almost 4 years.”

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🥊 Sparring

“Also, I love how accommodating the staff are to parents and kids which has allowed me to have more partners to spar with!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whatever your goal is - fitness, self defense, martial arts, etc.”

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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 Figueroa Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Nine Nine Vista — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I am looking forward to also attending the Kickboxing style class.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 17 mentions

“Professor Figueroa is a great instructor and is always willing to put in the time and extra effort to help you learn effective BJJ technique and enjoy the overall experience.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Professor Figueroa is a great instructor and is always willing to put in the time and extra effort to help you learn effective BJJ technique and enjoy the overall experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“Coach figuroa is one of the few coaches that I really got to know and feel like he's family now from many different places I have trained over the years.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Professor Figueroa is a great instructor and is always willing to put in the time and extra effort to help you learn effective BJJ technique and enjoy the overall experience.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“He has gained a great amount of core strength and confidence, invaluable for a boy with some special needs.”

From the reviews

My kids started jiu jitsu a year ago at Figueroa BJJ and their confidence has boosted so much . they really enjoy coming to class and even started competing and have even placed 1st, their instructors are patient and very knowledgeable and will go to all their tournaments to coach .

★★★★★ — Scott, Apr 2023

Have been training here for about a year with my 5 year old son. Professor Figueroa is a great instructor and is always willing to put in the time and extra effort to help you learn effective BJJ technique and enjoy the overall experience. Whatever your goal is - fitness, self defense, martial arts, etc.

★★★★★ — Fernando, Dec 2019

Great place, fun atmosphere and amazing coaches. I really recommend this place to train.

★★★★★ — Drew, Jun 2019

Highly recommend this martial arts dojo in Vista. This place by far has been the best experience for my son who is now almost 9 and has been training here for almost 4 years. The kids jiu-jitsu class is very engaging and has great structure.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Apr 2023

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Your first muay thai class at Figueroa Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Nine Nine Vista

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 Figueroa Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Nine Nine Vista

1116 Sycamore Ave g, Vista, CA92081

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