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Open Mat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tracy, 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule openmatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-752-8013
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for the women’s 5 weeks beginners classes.”
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“My son has had a few one on one sessions with Coach Brandon and we immediately saw a difference.”
“My little one did improve with her kicking style, has been more confident, and has been learning basic self defense movements appropriate for her age.”
“Open Mat has become an integral part of our lives, a place where our entire family finds community, growth, and support.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“The facilities are crazy, this is a real MMA gym with boxing, grappling and conditioning available, saunas, cold plunges etc.”
“The facilities are crazy, this is a real MMA gym with boxing, grappling and conditioning available, saunas, cold plunges etc.”
“The wrestling coaches are amazing too, Coach Randy & Coach Amrit are patient and very skilled in what they do and teach.”
What members say
“The wrestling coaches are amazing too, Coach Randy & Coach Amrit are patient and very skilled in what they do and teach.”
“Open Mat fosters a welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere that extends beyond the gym walls.”
“It was my first time ever trying any martial arts and to tell you the truth I was a bit nervous but man they welcome you like a family.”
“I like how flexible the coaches are and how committed they are in improving their students skill, technique and overall agility.”
“We signed up our son in June and both his strength & confidence have shot up, he absolutely loves it.”
From the reviews
Open Mat has become an integral part of our lives, a place where our entire family finds community, growth, and support. From the moment my son stepped onto the mats on the gym's opening day, we knew we had found something special.
If you want to learn self defense, this is the place! I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for the women’s 5 weeks beginners classes. At first I was nervous but coach Brandon and Jasmine made me feel comfortable learning and belonging in the class. I left feeling excited for the next class!
Wanted to start jui-jitsu and found Open Mats 5 week program online. Went into gym with my daughter and the environment was extremely welcoming. My daughter and i were able to talk to Brandon directly and was able to ask all the questions I had about the gym.
My 10 year old daughter has been attending Open Mat Academy for over a month, specifically in the youth boxing program, and it’s been an excellent experience for her to learn and develop her skills.
New to muay thai? Start at Open Mat Academy
Open Mat Academy 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.
Your first muay thai class at Open Mat Academy
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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