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MMA District
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Los Angeles, 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 8–15) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themmadistrict.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-990-4494
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–10 am, 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“MMA district has great instructors for all beginners and advanced advocates wanting to learn or pursue the art of either grappling, striking or mma!”
“The MMA program is led by Daniel Park, a rising Korean American professional fighter, and he’s assisted by his brother Dennis Park, who also competes.”
Other martial arts here
“They also offer boxing, jiu jitsu, and Muay Thai, plus a fitness gym, but the heart of the place is definitely the MMA training.”
“MMA district has great instructors for all beginners and advanced advocates wanting to learn or pursue the art of either grappling, striking or mma!”
“MMA District has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve trained at, especially for anyone who wants to truly understand MMA—not just collect random techniques.”
What members say
“MMA district has great instructors for all beginners and advanced advocates wanting to learn or pursue the art of either grappling, striking or mma!”
“MMA District has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve trained at, especially for anyone who wants to truly understand MMA—not just collect random techniques.”
“MMA District has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve trained at, especially for anyone who wants to truly understand MMA—not just collect random techniques.”
“MMA District has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve trained at, especially for anyone who wants to truly understand MMA—not just collect random techniques.”
“I take strength & conditioning on Tuesdays with Coach Dawn, and her classes are intense in the best way.”
“The MMA program is led by Daniel Park, a rising Korean American professional fighter, and he’s assisted by his brother Dennis Park, who also competes.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for quality values such as experience, knowledge, dedication, discipline, and follow through, then you definitely can find it behind the focus and strength of the coaches at MMA District.
Great gym in a great area! Everything you need here! Good mat space, weights , shower , bathrooms. Great facility and a great team of coaches. Happy to be a part of this gym!
MMA District has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve trained at, especially for anyone who wants to truly understand MMA—not just collect random techniques.
This gym is one of the best in the area and in the city. Various classes all through out the day. Different coaches that give different styles of training and advice. Classes range in all intensity. I love it. Multiple floors and multiple mats. Perfect space
New to muay thai? Start at MMA District
MMA District 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 MMA District
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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