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Pacific Ring Sports

4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oakland, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule pacificringsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 510-444-5269

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8 pm
Friday 6:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–8 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Ring Sports, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“My son takes youth Muay Thai and really likes his class and instructors.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“Pacific Ring was one of the first places I started my martial arts journey at when I just graduated from high school.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Ganyao's sessions and one on one teaching is unparalleled and world class.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“If your aim is to gain strength all around as a fighter Jason has what you are looking for.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques.”

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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 Ring Sports — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Even if you're new to boxing or kickboxing, they'll teach you everything you need to know.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“I have trained with Roberto “The Hitman” Garcia at three different gyms in my life: City Boxing in San Diego; UND1SPUTED in North Park; and Pacific Ring Sports in the Bay Area.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

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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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Combine that with a decent area for lifting, a partial cage, a full size ring, and top caliber coaching, Pacific Ring is a great gym for all levels.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“One of the largest spaces in Oakland for martial arts, Pacific Ring offers beginner and competitive boxing, Muay Thai, bjj, wrestling, and MMA.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“Byron will transform your child into a healthier, more obedient and confident person with the right attitude and time allotted with your family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“I don't train there, but when I walked in the a class was going as well as the gym had others running and conditioning .”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 9 mentions

“The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques.”

From the reviews

The BJJ coach Joe is a blackbelt and all around amazing person. He puts in time on and off the mats, welcomes new students. He gets to know everyone and you just get sense that he really cares. The quality of the Muay Thai instruction is high, focus is on techniques and combos. Good for either fitness or fight prep.

★★★★★ — Brian, Aug 2025

I've been going here for years and can say this is an amazing gym. The training is excellent (shoutout to Rob), you get a tough but captivating workout that engages your entire body, all while learning useful self defense and fighting techniques. The gym membership is also very fairly priced.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Nov 2025

I went in today for some shin guards . I called in, and one of the coaches answered and informed that they carry fairtex guards and gloves down to the model type and price . Very good price and awesome service .

★★★★★ — Diego, Mar 2023

The BEST gym in the heart of Oakland! Really spacious and clean. Love it because it has boxing and muay thai. You get what you pay for and it's totally worth it. Parking can be a little hectic.. .overall great teachers and classes! you are locked in for the 6 or 12 months they offer you. or you can do month to month..

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Mar 2017

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New to muay thai? Start at Pacific Ring Sports

Pacific Ring Sports 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Pacific Ring Sports

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 Ring Sports

493 40th St, Oakland, CA94609

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