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Jaguar Muay Thai Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sacramento, 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
- 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
- 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 jaguarmuaythaiacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (916) 256-8908
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of the benefits of training at Jaguar Muay Thai Academy is that they offer classes for kids and adults!”
“It's a great workout for weight loss and/or muscle gain, or if you are looking to compete, they are incredibly skilled in that area as well!”
“He pays close attention to everyone in class to ensure techniques are performed correctly and that sparring remains at an appropriate intensity for each student’s goals.”
“It's a great workout for weight loss and/or muscle gain, or if you are looking to compete, they are incredibly skilled in that area as well!”
“I'd highly recommend JMT to anyone considering getting into shape or learning a little self defense”
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What members say
“Kru Josh provides excellent instruction and clear, actionable feedback.”
“The coaches make you feel so welcomed and all the students are friendly which makes it such a great place to train.”
“He pays close attention to everyone in class to ensure techniques are performed correctly and that sparring remains at an appropriate intensity for each student’s goals.”
“He pays close attention to everyone in class to ensure techniques are performed correctly and that sparring remains at an appropriate intensity for each student’s goals.”
From the reviews
Josh and Erica make an amazing team! They are knowledgeable, patient and attentive. It's a great workout for weight loss and/or muscle gain, or if you are looking to compete, they are incredibly skilled in that area as well! It's a fun atmosphere! I highly recommend!
I've been coming here for about 6 months and it has been a great experience. The trainers are very good at giving individualized attention when needed and the classes have been a perfect mix of getting in shape and learning some Thai Boxing.
Honestly such a great academy.The coaches make you feel so welcomed and all the students are friendly which makes it such a great place to train.Would highly recommend this academy!
Like my daughter said after the first workout, “they ain’t playin!” Great instruction and workout. Highly recommended.
New to muay thai? Start at Jaguar Muay Thai Academy
Jaguar Muay Thai 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.
Your first muay thai class at Jaguar Muay Thai 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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