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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Elk Grove, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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 2–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (916) 684-3283

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 PM
Tuesday 3–8:30 PM
Wednesday 3–8:30 PM
Thursday 3–8:30 PM
Friday 3–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 24 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“we love the senseis here, they are great with kids and teens!”

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🥊 Sparring

“I miss the sparring classes!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach the children a lot of valuable lessons with a different theme each week while giving their students valuable self defense and life skills”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

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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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and nurturing while still challenging the kids to grow.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

From the reviews

We’ve been with Kovar’s Laguna for 5 years. What I love the very most at Kovar’s is the instructors. Every single one of them lives the principles of black belt, which they teach their students consistently.

★★★★★ — Cath, Apr 2024

Wonderful motivation and training for discipline, responsibility, and honorable behavior. Instructors and all team members are devoted to their students. Great location for the Elk Grove, Laguna, and South Sacramento areas.

★★★★★ — D, Sep 2023

Kovar’s Martial Arts has been amazing for our child. The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.

★★★★★ — Ami, Feb 2026

KOVARS has been such an incredible experience for my son. Since starting, he has gained so much discipline and confidence. His attitude has improved, and I’ve seen a huge difference in his patience and ability to stay focused. The instructors truly care about the kids and hold them to a high standard in the best way.

★★★★★ — Alysha, Feb 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

9168 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, CA95758

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