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North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Escondido, 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
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ncescondidomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-535-5664
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can’t wait to train with some of my other UFC buddies and bring my kids as well.”
“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”
“This is a great place for kids to train in MMA/Jiu Jitsu.”
“North county MMA located in Escondido is an excellent spot to take your child.”
What members say
“I really enjoy Tuesday and Thursday evening classes with Coach Anthony, he’s a great coach with many years of experience and patience with new boxers.”
“At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.”
“At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.”
“I can’t wait to train with some of my other UFC buddies and bring my kids as well. And ladies seem to love this place for the Muay Thai and future fitness classes!”
“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”
“Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes.”
From the reviews
North county MMA located in Escondido is an excellent spot to take your child. Coach Kurt and Johhny are well rounded and have the toolset and knowledge to teach. This is a great place for kids to train in MMA/Jiu Jitsu. It has built confidence, boosted selfesteem and taught them how to overcome adversity.
Absolutely enjoy training BBJ here & would recommend for any level. As an old white belt and have trained at many gyms so I have seen a little of everything I think. At NCMMA the staff has always been very welcoming and since I started going there have been a lot of updates, it’s been amazing to see.
Awesome boxing gym, has both fitness focus bigger group and fighter focus smaller group classes. I really enjoy Tuesday and Thursday evening classes with Coach Anthony, he’s a great coach with many years of experience and patience with new boxers.
PTs with Coach Derek always kick my ass... super stoked to start training in the group classes as well. Everyone's humble and hard working, and the monthly gym fee is super affordable too 💯
New to muay thai? Start at North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness
North County MMA & Ultimate 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 North County MMA & Ultimate 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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