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Reyes Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oxnard, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule reyescombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 394-9391
The classes they run
“It’s about building confidence, discipline, respect, and a community where everyone feels welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience.”
“You can really tell Coach Michael cares about the kids and puts a lot into helping each one of them learn and improve at their own pace.”
“Our 11- and 12-year-old have been doing private training with Mikey, and it's been awesome.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn real self defense skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy going to class, Reyes Combat Academy is the place!”
Other martial arts here
“I can’t recommend my MMA trainer, Michael, enough!”
What members say
“It’s about building confidence, discipline, respect, and a community where everyone feels welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience.”
“His passion and for coaching and expertise in martial arts is very evident-his personality is very welcoming and perfect for kids.”
“Mikey is great with kids, we love seeing how much they've improved.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn real self defense skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy going to class, Reyes Combat Academy is the place!”
From the reviews
As Michael’s wife, I’m definitely biased—but I’m also one of the people who gets to see the work that happens behind the scenes every single day. The amount of time, patience, and heart he pours into every class is incredible. Reyes Combat Academy isn’t just about learning how to fight.
I can’t recommend my MMA trainer, Michael, enough! I started as a complete beginner, and after just three months, I feel so much more confident in my ability to defend myself.
If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn real self defense skills, build confidence, and actually enjoy going to class, Reyes Combat Academy is the place! You can really tell Coach Michael cares about the kids and puts a lot into helping each one of them learn and improve at their own pace.
My Daughter (12) and Son (11) have been training with Reyes for years. His passion and for coaching and expertise in martial arts is very evident-his personality is very welcoming and perfect for kids. My kids love it and building skills for self defense. Highly recommended.
New to muay thai? Start at Reyes Combat Academy
Reyes Combat Academy 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 Reyes Combat 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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