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IFC (International Fight Club)

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Santa Clara, California

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team New

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule sites.google.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 669-339-9282

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

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 IFC (International Fight Club), confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Not every fight club has shower rooms, toilets, and proper facilities for fighters, but this gym was built the right way with very good conditions, all brand new and professional.”

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🏆 Fight Team 4 mentions

“Not every fight club has shower rooms, toilets, and proper facilities for fighters, but this gym was built the right way with very good conditions, all brand new and professional.”

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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 IFC (International Fight Club) — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“He truly cares about every student, no matter if you’re a beginner or already experienced in MMA.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“The wrestling training here is also really good - tough workouts, good coaching, and a great group of people to train with.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“The wrestling training here is also really good - tough workouts, good coaching, and a great group of people to train with.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“From day one, he focused on correcting my technique, improving my striking, footwork, defense, and overall understanding of MMA.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 10 mentions

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently completed one of our commercial plumbing projects for IFC – International Fight Club in Santa Clara.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“We highly recommend IFC to anyone looking for high-level training in a clean and professional environment.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“From day one, he focused on correcting my technique, improving my striking, footwork, defense, and overall understanding of MMA.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at International Fighting Club for a while now, and honestly this place exceeded all my expectations. Coach Salim is one of the most professional and attentive trainers I’ve ever worked with. He truly cares about every student, no matter if you’re a beginner or already experienced in MMA.

★★★★★ — Mastiffelty, May 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently completed one of our commercial plumbing projects for IFC – International Fight Club in Santa Clara. The project included building 2 shower rooms, toilets, and vanity sinks for the gym. We completed the entire plumbing project in just 3 weeks, and everything is working great.

★★★★★ — Pipeon, May 2026

I’ve had an amazing experience at International Fight Club. The atmosphere is motivating, professional, and feels like a real family. Huge respect to coach Salim Mukhidinov — an outstanding trainer who truly cares about every student.

★★★★★ — Michael, May 2026

One of the best coaches in the Bay Area. A real fighters’ gym with discipline, respect, and strong energy. Everything here is built with passion and love for the craft. A place where people become stronger both physically and mentally. 👊

★★★★★ — Silicon, May 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at IFC (International Fight Club)

IFC (International Fight Club) 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at IFC (International Fight Club)

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 IFC (International Fight Club)

1176 Homestead Rd #125, Santa Clara, CA95050

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