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Modern Martial Arts and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pasadena, California
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
- 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 modernmartialartsandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 227-1414
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Justen is a great instructor as well and takes great lengths to make sure beginners like me feel comfortable and are learning.”
“I absolutely recommend trying a class and a personal training session.”
“I appreciate the fact that we get to do controlled sparring at the end of each class to apply the technical skills being taught to us by Coach Justen.”
“Justen, and all the coaches, are experienced fighters that care about helping others improve.”
“I can attest that he teaches practical, effective martial arts that work in fights and self defense situations.”
Other martial arts here
“Modern Martial Arts & Fitness also has such a wide range of classes -- I absolutely love Muay Thai and their all-women No-Gi BJJ.”
“They also offer Muay Thai, BJJ (Gi and No-Gi), wrestling and MMA classes which is a great variety of martial arts if you are trying to expand your skills.”
“They also offer Muay Thai, BJJ (Gi and No-Gi), wrestling and MMA classes which is a great variety of martial arts if you are trying to expand your skills.”
What members say
“Justen is a great instructor as well and takes great lengths to make sure beginners like me feel comfortable and are learning.”
“I came to Modern Martial Arts & Fitness with no prior martial arts background but immediately felt welcomed by the coaches and students.”
“The atmosphere at the gym is friendly and welcoming, but at the same time there’s a strong focus on training.”
“Regardless of your experience level, you will come away from each class with better technique.”
“I appreciate the fact that we get to do controlled sparring at the end of each class to apply the technical skills being taught to us by Coach Justen.”
“What stands out most is the positive atmosphere everyone is respectful, motivating, and focused on helping each other grow.”
From the reviews
Owner/head instructor Justen Hamilton is an incredibly effective teacher and a gem of a human being. What a welcoming environment he’s created here at Modern Martial Arts. Justen got me ready for most of my MMA fights. The victories were his as well.
I started training wrestling and Muay Thai about two months ago with no prior experience, and the sheer speed at which my skills in both have been developing has far exceeded my expectations. I know for a fact that this is due solely to the quality of the instructors and the environment they have created in the gym.
I've trained at various gyms in the past, and Modern Martial Arts is one of my favorites. Everyone always comes to class with positive energy, and all the staff/instructors are great people to be around. Despite training striking for several years in the past I find myself learning new things every Muay Thai class.
Awesome place!! I’ve been training No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu here as a total beginner with no previous martial arts experience for about 2 months now, and I have to say, the coaches and students have been so nice to me and it's been really welcoming. Coach Justen is a skilled teacher and attentive to all of the students.
New to muay thai? Start at Modern Martial Arts and Fitness
Modern Martial Arts and Fitness 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 Modern Martial Arts and Fitness
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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