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Heart & Pride Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ontario, 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.
Clean, welcoming gym delivering Muay Thai workouts and lessons for adults and children.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 hpmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (909) 923-1177
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a good mix of people with different martial arts backgrounds, from no experience to several years in various disciplines, all there to learn and push each other.”
“They are great with the kids as well.”
“If you're looking to learn Muay Thai to have fun, to get in shape, or to get into the ring, this place will be able to get you to your goal.”
“And if you want to spar, you will do plenty of it.”
“Had the great luck to train at HP Muay Thai during USA Yokkao 2023 Seminar with one of the Best Muay Thai Fighters in the world and in the History of Muay Thai, Saenchai.”
“I would highly recommend HPMT if you want to learn self defence or simply want to maintain your fitness and strength or see yourself fighting in the ring in future.”
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What members say
“Experienced and knowledgeable instructors teach you Muay Thai in a control environment.”
“I was greeted by Kru Mickey who was expecting my arrival, right away I felt welcomed and not intimidated at all.”
“The instructor was friendly and very accommodating and I felt welcomed despite being from another gym.”
“The class had a good balance of technique & cardio training - I definitely got the work out I needed.”
“The class had a good balance of technique & cardio training - I definitely got the work out I needed.”
“Had the great luck to train at HP Muay Thai during USA Yokkao 2023 Seminar with one of the Best Muay Thai Fighters in the world and in the History of Muay Thai, Saenchai.”
From the reviews
I'm visiting from NYC for the holidays and needed a real Muay Thai gym to train at while I was on vacation. I was referred by a friend and spoke to a very friendly woman named Fanny on the phone. She was very nice and told me the schedule and to come in and check out the adult classes.
My husband, two boys, and I have been training at Heart & Pride for over a year. We absolutely love this place. The instructors are amazing. They push you and encourage you to do better. They truly want to see the students develop and improve. They are great with the kids as well.
If you're looking for a great workout and looking to learn Muay Thai, than this is the place for you. I've been here for over a year now and have learned so much along with losing inches around my waist :D The instructors and owner have many years of experience and is very detailed in explaining how to perform each…
I had never thought of learning a martial art in my life. I just stopped by to check this place for my 7 year old. There was a class going on and we were so impressed up that we both signed up right away.
New to muay thai? Start at Heart & Pride Muay Thai
Heart & Pride Muay Thai 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.
Your first muay thai class at Heart & Pride Muay Thai
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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