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Pacific Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fresno, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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 5–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • 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 fresnopma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 559-436-4641

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Pacific Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“If you’re thinking of taking a class as a beginner or as someone who already has knowledge of the sport, you won’t be sorry.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 11 mentions

“Wonderful kids program and adults.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“They regularly compete at local tournaments and do very well.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Pacific Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 11 mentions

“) at 5 pm youth bjj who is perfect with teaching, patients and building confidence w/ ability to push youth to excel.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“You can have quality rolls here with seasoned BJJ competitors, many of which have wrestling backgrounds too.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 63 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“The coaches are all knowledgeable and friendly.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“When I first started taking Muay Thai at Fresno PMA, I had no experience and considered myself to be a major beginner.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“Everyone in the class is also so friendly, and are willing to help you too if you have any questions.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Offering very dynamic training with modern day technique.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I’ve learned so much in a short time and it’s a killer workout, once I walked in with a braid and came out with a straight pony tail (worked the hairdo right out of me lol).”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“Instruction and knowledge are 10/10, as well as the facilities and cleanliness.”

From the reviews

Coach Ed and Coach Tiago run an exceptional no-gi class I have yet to find anywhere else. They have significantly increased my understanding these past two months. Even with a large class they make sure to go around and help you with individual instruction.

★★★★★ — Erick, Jan 2023

Big shoutout to Coach Ed from no-gi! His class is the soul of the gym. Offering very dynamic training with modern day technique. It's a must attend.

★★★★★ — Sienna, Jan 2025

I have been coming to Pete’s Muy Thai classes for a little over a month now and I am so glad I started! The atmosphere is so welcoming, and clean!! The class goers are kind and those who are more advanced do not hesitate to help when they can too, which is always a plus.

★★★★★ — Miranda, Jan 2025

As grandparents we have been watching our grandsons participate at Pacific Marshal for over a year.We have seen first hand how they have benefited from this program.

★★★★★ — Sue, Oct 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Pacific Martial Arts

Pacific Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Pacific Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Pacific Martial Arts

inside Valley Fitness, 6735 N First St, Fresno, CA93710

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