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Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Covina, California

Muay Thai gym Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kwongnanmuaythaiclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 626-993-7343

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–8 pm
Friday 5:30–8 pm
Saturday 9–10:30 am
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 Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Extremely nice coaches and very beginner-friendly!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Throughout the whole process, I learned self-defense and exercised my body, killing two birds with one stone!”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Extremely nice coaches and very beginner-friendly!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“The people here are really supportive and it’s always a fun time learning as well.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Nice place and nice people , affordable price with good Muaythai technique and patient to fix my mistake.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Nice place and nice people , affordable price with good Muaythai technique and patient to fix my mistake.”

From the reviews

Extremely nice coaches and very beginner-friendly! I am a 25-year-old female who has no previous knowledge of martial arts and I went there today for my first class, but coach Jacky was very patient and he took a lot of time to explain details to me and fix my moves!

★★★★★ — Leyi, Aug 2022

Nice place and nice people , affordable price with good Muaythai technique and patient to fix my mistake. Strongly recommended!!!

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Sep 2019

It's a really good school! everyone are nice here, the coachs are really knowledgeable, definitely knows their craft.

★★★★★ — Winston, May 2021

I went to experience Muay Thai today and it was a great experience. From the warm-up to the instruction and then to the hands-on experience. Throughout the whole process, I learned self-defense and exercised my body, killing two birds with one stone!

★★★★★ — Dan, Sep 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club

Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club

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 Kwong Nan Muay Thai Club

1022 N Citrus Ave, Covina, CA91722

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