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Ralph Gracie Modesto

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Modesto, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Drop-ins drop-ins run around $90 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ralphgraciemodesto.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 209-799-5368

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–1 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 Ralph Gracie Modesto, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“The studio offers an exceptional environment for anyone interested in martial arts, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 5 mentions

“My son has been with Ralph Gracie for 3 years now hands down the best Jiu-jitsu in town!”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Whether you're seeking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level, this studio has the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Whether you're interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, or general fitness, there is a class for you.”

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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 Ralph Gracie Modesto — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 5 mentions

“Highly recommend, my 8, 9 and 14 year old started taking Jiu-Jitsu here last year and they are so much confident now.”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“Great intensity and consistent classes with Great instructors to go along with them and much Knowledge to share.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The studio offers an exceptional environment for anyone interested in martial arts, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“Great environment with supportive people and COACHES who motivate you to keep learning and growing.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“The disciplined approach and high-quality instruction ensure you make tangible progress, whether your goal is self-defense, competition, or personal development.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The facilities are top-notch, providing a clean, spacious, and well-equipped area for training.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Training at Ralph Gracie Modesto has significantly improved my physical fitness, confidence, and martial arts skills.”

From the reviews

This place is awesome! Coaches are great, upper belts hella cool, everyone is chill but train to kill! It’s like our own little secret fight club, but everybody talks about it!

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2024

Best gym to train! Great environment with supportive people and COACHES who motivate you to keep learning and growing. Love my BJJ family, OSS!

★★★★★ — Sandra, Jun 2024

I have been training at Ralph Gracie Modesto for several months, and my experience has been outstanding. The studio offers an exceptional environment for anyone interested in martial arts, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Jun 2024

Great gym, Great team, Great experience! Nothing like it anywhere else. A great place with an inviting atmosphere to train without judgment. Great intensity and consistent classes with Great instructors to go along with them and much Knowledge to share. Overall 10/10

★★★★★ — Roque, Jun 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Ralph Gracie Modesto

Ralph Gracie Modesto 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Ralph Gracie Modesto

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 Ralph Gracie Modesto

518 Kiernan Ave, Modesto, CA95356

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