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KO1 Roundhouse

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oakland, California

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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.

Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) fitness center offering circuit training classes for all ages.

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 ko1fitnessgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 530-574-1074

Hours

Monday 7 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–1 pm, 4–6:30 pm
Saturday 8 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 KO1 Roundhouse, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“K01 is simply the best gym in town for your Muay Thai experience weather you’re an experienced athlete or a beginner this is without a doubt the place to be….”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“kids and adults with all levels are welcome come by for a great work out and get in shape quickly!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Want attentive training without paying personal training prices?”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“kids and adults with all levels are welcome come by for a great work out and get in shape quickly!”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“A great combination of cardio, sparring and instructors take time to teach technique”

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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 KO1 Roundhouse — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“I’ve taken countless boxing and kick boxing classes but this was more hands o n with the coach who’s also the owner!”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“I’ve taken countless boxing and kick boxing classes but this was more hands o n with the coach who’s also the owner!”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“K01 is simply the best gym in town for your Muay Thai experience weather you’re an experienced athlete or a beginner this is without a doubt the place to be….”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“I’ve been coming here for almost a year and am grateful for the opportunity KO1 Roundhouse has given me and my family to continue our Muay Thai journey.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 9 mentions

“As they focus on full body workouts and technique in their 1 hour Muay Thai classes 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30-8-30pm) for all levels.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 10 mentions

“workout is 10, 3 and a half minute rounds that include cardio, strength and conditioning as well as focusing on Muay Thai technique.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“A great combination of cardio, sparring and instructors take time to teach technique”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“The gym is the cleanest gym I have ever been to, they are vacuuming, mopping constantly and even wipe down pads and equipment after every class.”

From the reviews

Fantastic gym! Owner and Coach Ignacio is a Muaythai champion with lots of experience training students. I've been coming here ever since they opened. KO1 Roundhouse uses a combination of Muay Thai techniques, cardio, circuit, weights, and strength training. You get a little bit of everything.

★★★★★ — Janine, Sep 2023

This is a really great spot, the instructors are very encouraging and willing to help with technique corrections. The gym is the cleanest gym I have ever been to, they are vacuuming, mopping constantly and even wipe down pads and equipment after every class. It's a small space so classes fill up quickly.

★★★★★ — M, Jul 2023

Super excited about this gym! It’s one of the few that offer Muay Thai in the Oakland area and so far the classes have been excellent. A great combination of cardio, sparring and instructors take time to teach technique

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jun 2023

This was the best workout I’ve had all year! I loved being pushed and seeing how far my mind could go. In just 30 minutes, I burned over 400 calories. I’ll definitely be back!!

★★★★★ — Chrishel, Feb 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at KO1 Roundhouse

KO1 Roundhouse 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 KO1 Roundhouse

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 KO1 Roundhouse

132 E 12th St, Oakland, CA94606

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