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Pacific Combat Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Belmont, California
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
- 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
- Website & schedule pacificcombatarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 650-670-6759
The classes they run
“Pacific MMA is shaping up to be a great place to train, for beginners and experienced, young and old.”
“The care, structure, and deep experience Coach King brings to teaching both kids and adults is phenomenal.”
“There's enough space for takedowns in spar, while some other smaller gyms only allow to spar starting from the ground because of the limited space.”
Other martial arts here
“I've learned a lot since I started, and I highly recommend this academy to anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
“The academy itself is top-notch, featuring a spacious mat area, heavy bags, and a dedicated space for MMA sparring.”
What members say
“Whether you’re beginning your martial arts journey or have been training for years, you’ll find excellent instruction and genuine camaraderie here.”
“Beyond the impressive facility, the other coaches and the welcoming community are what truly make this place special.”
“Beyond the impressive facility, the other coaches and the welcoming community are what truly make this place special.”
“The instructors really know how to put together a gym and put a huge focus on teaching proper technique, which makes a big difference.”
“My son loves Professor Brenda so much.”
“The academy itself is top-notch, featuring a spacious mat area, heavy bags, and a dedicated space for MMA sparring.”
From the reviews
Pacific MMA Academy is absolutely top-notch! From the moment you walk in, you feel the positive energy and supportive atmosphere. Professor Brenda and the coaches are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but they genuinely care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced…
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Professor Brenda King for the past two years, and she has been absolutely fantastic. Her teaching style truly resonates with me. She communicates clearly and effectively with both students and fellow instructors.
Professor Brenda is the best kid's BJJ coach! Full of energy, detail oriented, discipline the kids, pay a lot of attention to safety. My son loves Professor Brenda so much. Also, I myself start to drop in Friday openmat sometimes, which is open to the public,. Professor Brenda is very welcoming to everyone.
The establish is huge, clean and an ideal place to train BJJ, Muy Thai and MMA. Clean white walls, fresh blue mats, tall ceilings so it doesn’t get too hot. Brenda the instructor has decades of expertise and experience and is very welcoming!
New to muay thai? Start at Pacific Combat Arts Academy
Pacific Combat Arts 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 Pacific Combat Arts 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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