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Gazze Academy
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Huntington Beach, California
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Plan your first class
- 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 gazzeacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 588-5554
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The School's owner and founder, Professor Paulo "Junior" Gazze, has been teaching BJJ and MMA in Orange County since the late 1990's, which is also when I first met Junior.”
“Decided to join a free private session, i have a full hour learning defense lesson.”
“The self-control I’ve developed through countless sparring sessions has become my anchor in stressful situations outside the gym.”
“He has built self confidence here, respect has become an important value for him that is instilled in the program, boundaries and self defense of course.”
Other martial arts here
“We come 2x a week and not only does he get his energy out it is something he looks forward to and has goals each week for himself to accomplish for jiu jitsu to better himself.”
“The School's owner and founder, Professor Paulo "Junior" Gazze, has been teaching BJJ and MMA in Orange County since the late 1990's, which is also when I first met Junior.”
“The Mestre (instructor) was showing us all the defense moves that i have seen in karate kids movie🤣.”
What members say
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced athlete, they have programs for both kids and adults, helping everyone build confidence, discipline, and skill.”
“Led by the highly respected Professor Gazze, this school offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.”
“Not only did he correct my form with care, but he also shared valuable insight into the history and tradition of Muay Thai.”
“The conditioning circuit was both challenging and empowering.”
“The self-control I’ve developed through countless sparring sessions has become my anchor in stressful situations outside the gym.”
“When my Muay Thai coach Mike Nolte first recommended this place to me, I had no idea I was about to embark on a path that would become so central to who I am today.”
From the reviews
My journey at Gazze Academy began in 2006, and it has truly transformed my life in ways I never imagined possible. When my Muay Thai coach Mike Nolte first recommended this place to me, I had no idea I was about to embark on a path that would become so central to who I am today.
My daughter started training in jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at Gazze Academy in Huntington Beach 1 year ago. She is very happy with the endurance, technique, and the physical aspect that she is acquiring, and she feels much more confident in being able to defend herself from any situations that may occur , also keeping…
If you’re looking for the best Jiu-Jitsu practice in Huntington Beach, Paulo Gazze Jiu-Jitsu is the place to be. Led by the highly respected Professor Gazze, this school offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.
It would be an understatement to say that Gazze Academy helped me lose weight. It’s more accurate to say it changed my life. While i can personally attest to the benefits I’ve experienced physically, down 28 pounds and counting, the true change has come from the community at the gym.
Your first muay thai class at Gazze 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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