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GIGAKICK Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Costa Mesa, California
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
- 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 (ages 5–13) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gigakick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 919-7197
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.”
“I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while.”
“Knowing that Giga Chikadze an actual UFC fighter and world champion in karate and kickboxing is the owner and the head coach really gives me confidence.”
“good martial arts academy with a strong focus on striking fundamentals.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.”
“After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.”
“My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.”
“Coming from a wrestling background, I've already seen noticeable improvements in my striking, and I now train here almost every day.”
What members say
“Great gym, great atmosphere, high level coaches… great knowledge for professional fighter, but also good for beginners!”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
“She helped me understand the structure of the program, answered all my questions, and made the entire onboarding process smooth and welcoming.”
“Being able to learn directly from someone performing at that level is something you don't come across often, and it really shows in the quality of instruction.”
“Knowing that Giga Chikadze an actual UFC fighter and world champion in karate and kickboxing is the owner and the head coach really gives me confidence.”
“Great gym, great atmosphere, high level coaches… great knowledge for professional fighter, but also good for beginners!”
From the reviews
Gigakick has been an absolute game changer for me. After moving from LA to Orange County less than a month ago, I honestly thought I'd have to make long drives back to Glendale just to keep up with quality MMA training.
I have two kids and have been searching for quality karate classes in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach area for quite a while. We’ve tried a few places before, but I really wanted to upgrade the level of karate for my kids. I’m thrilled that GigaKick is now here!
I brought my daughter to GigaKick, so so so happy they joined our special neighborhood in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa. My daughter had an interest in karate and kickboxing, but I didn't know where to go that would be a true community, solid for kids, and have real leaders she could look up to.
Hands down the best place to learn and train MMA, kickboxing, and karate! The gym is run by top professionals who truly know their craft, and the facility is always incredibly clean. Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and supportive, making it a great environment for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
New to muay thai? Start at GIGAKICK Martial Arts
GIGAKICK Martial Arts 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 GIGAKICK Martial Arts
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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