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Pacific Roots Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Diego, 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.
Fighter-focused gym offering Muay Thai classes for all skill levels from beginner to professional.
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
- 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 pacificrootsmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (858) 322-9095
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a welcoming community for beginners, but the gym also trains at a high level and pushes everyone to get better.”
“My daughter has improved so much since joining.”
“I’ve taken both the group classes and one-on-one sessions, and the level of coaching, support, and community here is incredible.”
“Highly recommend to any fighter or anyone who simply wants to get in shape, while learning self defense and also having fun 🤙”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“Everyone is super knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming, which makes it an awesome place whether you’re just starting out, a more experienced fighter, or somewhere in the middle.”
“You’ll learn every part of Muay Thai, from solid fundamentals to advanced fight techniques, in an environment that pushes you to grow while keeping it fun.”
“Highly recommend to any fighter or anyone who simply wants to get in shape, while learning self defense and also having fun 🤙”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors all bring a great depth of knowledge to the table covering the expanse of Muay Thai from the kickboxing aspect to the clinch.”
“Been training with Pacific Roots Muay Thai since it was with Alliance Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“Coach Shaun has a great group of instructors with a bunch of knowledge and there is a always a great vibe within the class.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
“The training is very well rounded from technique drills and conditioning to clinch work and sparring, every class pushes you to improve while still being welcoming and supportive.”
From the reviews
I pay by card and Venmo. (Card for the membership and Venmo for personal coaching sessions.) Pacific Roots is located in a plaza and offers a lot of plaza parking. I tried 4 other Muy Thai gyms before choosing Pacific Roots, and I'm so glad I did. The coaches here are amazing!
Been training with Pacific Roots Muay Thai since it was with Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Coach Shaun opened up his own gym about a year ago and I couldn’t be happier training there. I came from a different gym where I felt I was burning out and plateauing.
I have moved around a lot in the past decade so I have tried a lot of different combat sport gyms across the country and can confidently say that Pacific Roots offers comprehensive high quality Muay Thai instruction and training for all ages and ability levels regardless of what your goals are.
I joined Pacific Roots about two years ago and have had the privilege of training with Kru Shuan and the other instructors at this gym. There are a lot of great people practicing here and the camaraderie between them fosters an effective training process with the results speaking for themselves in the number of…
New to muay thai? Start at Pacific Roots Muay Thai
Pacific Roots Muay Thai 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 Pacific Roots Muay Thai
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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