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Mission Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Long Beach, California

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

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  • 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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule missionmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 304-5733

Hours

Monday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9 AM–12 PM

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 Mission Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“First time here and it was amazing :) highly recommend !”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“My son loved his first day people are friendly he was like they greet me they are nice trainers are good and patient really recommend this place.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“Everyone is friendly , helpful, there to train and have a great workout.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My grandkids come here for kickboxing and self defense.”

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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 Mission Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“My grandkids come here for kickboxing and self defense.”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 9 mentions

“Mission Muay Thai is my first experience with any type of fighting class, and the Coaches at Mission are amazing!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“My son loved his first day people are friendly he was like they greet me they are nice trainers are good and patient really recommend this place.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“My son loved his first day people are friendly he was like they greet me they are nice trainers are good and patient really recommend this place.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“There is a great mix of techniques mixed with an intense pace that will leave you breathless and ready for more!”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Everyone is friendly , helpful, there to train and have a great workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son loved his first day people are friendly he was like they greet me they are nice trainers are good and patient really recommend this place.”

From the reviews

I’ve been to a lot of gyms all over the US. There’s plenty of good gyms, very few great gyms and every once in a while you’ll come across a gym that is excellent and that is exactly the experience I had at Mission. They have a supportive community, passionate coaches and an owner that truly cares about his community.

★★★★★ — Kyle, May 2023

Came over to do a Saturday workout it was amazing. Great coaches super friendly staff .

★★★★★ — Lilyana, Aug 2024

Probably the best Muay Thai gym in Long Beach. Hands down. The gym itself is pretty impressive as well as the staff. Needless to say when you look for a gym you aren’t only looking at the facility or the curriculum, but more importantly the students that train there.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, May 2025

Mission Muay Thai literally saved my life! I walked into Mission after losing my dad because my dad wanted me to get back into my martial arts. When I walked in, I met Coach Angel and he had such great energy. When I took my first class, it was with Coach Andres. After, the class I stood on the mat and cried.

★★★★★ — Payge, Jun 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Mission Muay Thai

Mission Muay Thai 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 Mission Muay Thai

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 Mission Muay Thai

1178 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA90813

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