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Kaijin MMA
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Scotts Valley, California
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
- 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 kaijinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (831) 515-7477
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1–2:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great with kids of all ages and really incorporate the discipline of both jujitsu and MMA in a way that it can be incorporated into their lives.”
“Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match.”
“A variety of instructors each with their own nuances give a well rounded approach to self defense and the gentle art.”
Other martial arts here
“Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match.”
“Kaijin North is such a great place to train jui jitsu and boxing.”
“She has gained a new love for BJJ, as well as a confidence when interacting with peers during other sports and school.”
“The instructors are great with kids of all ages and really incorporate the discipline of both jujitsu and MMA in a way that it can be incorporated into their lives.”
What members say
“The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about each students growth-both on and off the mats.”
“It is a welcoming community in which I have seen people of all ages, levels, and backgrounds push themselves in challenging, yet safe, place.”
“It is a welcoming community in which I have seen people of all ages, levels, and backgrounds push themselves in challenging, yet safe, place.”
“You will train hard, sweat and gain a level of attention to detail unlike anywhere else!”
“Both of my boys have been attending classes 3-4 days a week for two years and it has done wonders for their self confidence.”
From the reviews
My son has been training at Kaijin for about a year now and I decided it was time to give it a try myself. Walking into my first class was intimidating, but the welcoming atmosphere really put me at ease.
I've been coming here sine 2011 and I love it. The instructors are passionate and dedicated to their craft. Since I began training here I've successfully competed in BJJ tournaments and a kickboxing match. This gym is top quality and can improve most anyone's skills on the mat. Give it a shot!
I love everything about this gym; the instructors are both knowledgeable and excellent communicators, open to questions and good at explaining maneuvers to new students. (Adult) classes are small, and fellow students support and encourage each other. Very laid back atmosphere for such an intense sport!
My husband has been training here for 4 years, and it truly feels like a second home. The coaches are knowledgeable, the atmosphere is welcoming and the people are genuinely great. He absolutely loves it here and honestly, I think he’d live there if he could!
New to muay thai? Start at Kaijin MMA
Kaijin MMA 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 Kaijin MMA
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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