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Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Anaheim, 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 (ages 5–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kingsanaheim.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 723-4056
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This gym is full of incredibly knowledgeable coaches and is a great place for anybody looking to try martial arts for the first time or for someone who is very advanced.”
“The coaching for kids is truly top-tier — patient, disciplined, and incredibly positive.”
Other martial arts here
“They have classes for BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling and it’s a great learning environment thanks to the attentive coaches and staff.”
“If you're looking for a gym culture that feels like found family while pursuing your goals then Kings MMA Anaheim is the gym for you.”
“They have classes for BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling and it’s a great learning environment thanks to the attentive coaches and staff.”
What members say
“This gym is full of incredibly knowledgeable coaches and is a great place for anybody looking to try martial arts for the first time or for someone who is very advanced.”
“This gym is full of incredibly knowledgeable coaches and is a great place for anybody looking to try martial arts for the first time or for someone who is very advanced.”
“If you're looking for a gym culture that feels like found family while pursuing your goals then Kings MMA Anaheim is the gym for you.”
“The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about the kids not just teaching technique, but also discipline, confidence, and respect.”
“The competition families cheer on their fellow completers and make the long days at the competitions more fun!”
From the reviews
We’ve had an awesome experience at Kings MMA Anaheim. The coaching for kids is truly top-tier — patient, disciplined, and incredibly positive. You can tell the coaches genuinely care about developing both skill and confidence, which means a lot as a parent.
My son trains Muay Thai at Kings MMA Anaheim and we’ve had an amazing experience. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about the kids not just teaching technique, but also discipline, confidence, and respect.
Great place to train whether you’re a beginner or looking for an advanced classes, Kings MMA has it all. Amenities such a weight room, recovery center, showers and two large mat spaces
We have been at Kings MMA Anaheim for just about two years and could not be happier with the decision to train there. After spending 6 years at a large Jiu Jitsu corporation, we decided to give Kings a try, and I am so glad we did! The new facility is clean, open, parent friendly and full of bright natural light.
New to muay thai? Start at Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush
Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush 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 Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush
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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