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Imperial Fight Academy

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Corona, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule imperialfightacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 909-342-4055

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–1 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 Imperial Fight Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Professor Riley is very dedicated to each of his students , my son and daughter always have something positive to say about their training and everyone that attends IFA .”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Professor Riley gives a great deal of 1 on 1 attention to each of his students and truly cares about their growth.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“My son has gained confidence and strength both physically and mentally, and always looks forward to working hard with Riley and his fellow fighters.”

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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 Imperial Fight Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“If you are looking to train or already train Muay Thai or BJJ, Imperial Fight Academy is the place to be and has a great sense of community.”

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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.

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“My son has gained confidence and strength both physically and mentally, and always looks forward to working hard with Riley and his fellow fighters.”

From the reviews

My 18 yo. Son has been training with Riley for a few years now, and from day 1, Riley has been kind, supportive and super motivating. My son has gained confidence and strength both physically and mentally, and always looks forward to working hard with Riley and his fellow fighters.

★★★★★ — Jenisa, Jul 2025

Imperial Fight Academy is excellent! My 11 year old son has been training under Professor Riley for 3 years and has developed an incredible amount of skill. Professor Riley gives a great deal of 1 on 1 attention to each of his students and truly cares about their growth.

★★★★★ — James, Jan 2025

Incredible coach and facility. You will not find a better trainer or atmosphere!

★★★★★ — Asher, Aug 2024

Professor Riley is very dedicated to each of his students , my son and daughter always have something positive to say about their training and everyone that attends IFA . If you are looking for a place to learn ,grow and have positive people around you this is the place. Felicia thank you for always being so helpful !

★★★★★ — Donna, Mar 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Imperial Fight Academy

Imperial Fight Academy 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 Imperial Fight 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.

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 Imperial Fight Academy

762 N Main St, Corona, CA92878

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