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Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Petaluma, California

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

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
  • 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 gallosgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 400-5212

Hours

Monday 9–10 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9–10 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 9–10 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 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 Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“He is super knowledgeable and his skills are great for anyone from beginners to advanced athletes.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Since joining I have also signed up my son for the kids class every Tuesday and Thursday.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Coach Elias offers everything from morning boot camps, personal training , boxing and of course my favorite Muay Thia.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“If you want to get in shape and learn a great sport in a supportive environment that pushes you to improve every day, the Petaluma Boxing Club is the place to be!”

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🥊 Sparring

“Great coaching in everything from the old school boxing camp to sparring - I look forward to it every time!”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Everyone in the group is super friendly and wants to help you become a better fighter as well.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Get an amazing workout while learning self defense and having fun!”

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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 Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 10 mentions

“His Bootcamp class is an awesome boxing based fitness class that does it all in 1-hour with a warmup, partner work, bag work, mitt work, strength training, and a cool down.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“Great coaching in everything from the old school boxing camp to sparring - I look forward to it every time!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“All in all, Petaluma Boxing Club is a great and welcoming community under the guidance of a top-tier coach.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“If your looking for a great place to train in a friendly environment I highly recommend Petaluma Boxing and Muay Thai.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“The classes offered have been a great workout and since joining last month I have seen big results.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Great coaching in everything from the old school boxing camp to sparring - I look forward to it every time!”

From the reviews

Elias is a fantastic coach and really cares about seeing you succeed and improve yourself with every session. Everyone in the group is super friendly and wants to help you become a better fighter as well. All in all, Petaluma Boxing Club is a great and welcoming community under the guidance of a top-tier coach.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jul 2024

I love that Elias opened this gym! His Bootcamp class is an awesome boxing based fitness class that does it all in 1-hour with a warmup, partner work, bag work, mitt work, strength training, and a cool down.

★★★★★ — Karen, Feb 2025

If your looking for a great place to train in a friendly environment I highly recommend Petaluma Boxing and Muay Thai. I was looking for somewhere to train in the Petaluma that was close by and found Coach Elias. He is super knowledgeable and his skills are great for anyone from beginners to advanced athletes.

★★★★★ — Bobby, Jan 2025

This is such a cool gym! The space is spotless with a welcoming energy that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. Elias is an exceptional coach, calm, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. I used to take his classes in San Francisco and was so glad to find him teaching here now!

★★★★★ — Jamie, Jul 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA

Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA

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 Gallos Gym - Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA

1320 Commerce St Ste J, Petaluma, CA94952

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