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Saekson Academy
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Van Nuys, California
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 saeksonacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-855-0273
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a pro, everyone helps each other get better.”
“Whether you're just a practitioner, you're a mom, dad, teenager, a kid just getting into their first sport, he really looks out for every single member of the gym.”
“Whether you're just a practitioner, you're a mom, dad, teenager, a kid just getting into their first sport, he really looks out for every single member of the gym.”
“Since training here, I have had the privilege of seeing so many people advance, get in shape, learn, grow, and become a family.”
“The owners are passionate about providing everything we need to be successful and achieve our personal goals, whether we are fighters or simply Muay Thai practitioners/enthusiasts.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a variety of classes from Muay Thai to wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“So many amazing and high level MMA and Muay Thai fighters there too so no matter what your experience level is, this is the place to be!”
“Also the kids classes are awesome both Wrestling and Muay Thai and they have a cardio room and strength training section for some extra work.”
What members say
“Amazing coaching staff who are driven, motivating, hardworking, and most importantly care about each and every student who walks through the door.”
“My first class was the hardest workout of my life and I loved every minute and never looked back.”
“They have created a friendly environment that doesn’t make you just feel like you’re part of a team, it makes you feel you’re part of a family.”
“It's the perfect place if you're looking to sharpen your fighting skills, engage in intense cardio and flexibility exercises, or receive top-notch technical Muay Thai training!”
“It's the perfect place if you're looking to sharpen your fighting skills, engage in intense cardio and flexibility exercises, or receive top-notch technical Muay Thai training!”
“Great gym overall for serious fighters or people who seriously want to get in shape fast.”
From the reviews
Amazing family-owned and operated Muay Thai gym! The classes are enjoyable but also very challenging. It's the perfect place if you're looking to sharpen your fighting skills, engage in intense cardio and flexibility exercises, or receive top-notch technical Muay Thai training! The community here is fantastic as well!
I’ve been to couple of gyms before I joined Saekson. I guess I was looking for the *right gym for me, and Im glad I found it! The people here are nice, respectful, supportive and fun.. I did my very first fight here and it was awesome!! Never thought I would do it but hey, I did it!!
This gym caters to both first day beginners, as well as well seasoned pros. Since training here, I have had the privilege of seeing so many people advance, get in shape, learn, grow, and become a family. I have advanced in my technique and in the sport while staying motivated and having a great time along the way.
Love this gym, feels like my second home. Great coaches, plenty of class options when it comes to times. Have met lots of great people too. Always a good workout and always feel great after finishing class. Learn something new everyday I train here.
New to muay thai? Start at Saekson Academy
Saekson 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 Saekson 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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