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Shaolin Warrior Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Garden Grove, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
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  • Website & schedule discovershaolin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 537-1244

Hours

Monday 2:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 2:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 2:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 2:30–8:30 PM
Friday 2:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 1:30–5:30 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 Shaolin Warrior Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 17 mentions

“It was our first time there and my son seemed to really enjoy it and the other kids there where kind.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

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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 Shaolin Warrior Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“He just received his first class and again, came home and practiced some more even though he had worked hard at his first class.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Both my kids ages 5 and 9 love it here.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 6 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Being strict and mean helps you learn more and grow more discipline.”

From the reviews

Ignore all the negative comments. Being strict and mean helps you learn more and grow more discipline.

★★★★★ — Quincy, Dec 2016

I have trained here for the past year. I have been training in various styles of martial arts for the better part of the last ten years. I cannot say enough good things about the Shaolin Warrior Academy. The training here is top notch.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Aug 2013

My kid immediately took immense interest in learning shaolin kungfu after his free trial class. I was surprised because it was quite a workout and obviously a new sport/skill to learn. After we came home he practiced and practiced, and told us that he really wanted to take the classes.

★★★★★ — E, Mar 2016

I think this academy has improved from the past. Shi-Fu has improved with english a lot and my classmates seem to be having more fun from what I’ve seen on the days I go. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) I don’t think any of the 1 star reviews apply as much as they did before because he’s really switched up.

★★★★★ — Sean, Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Your first muay thai class at Shaolin Warrior 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.

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 Shaolin Warrior Academy

8606 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA92844

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