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Sick Side Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Los Angeles, 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.
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sicksidemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (323) 484-4662
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great first time experience and looking forward to learning more from there experienced trainers.”
“The workouts are varied — each time we practice different strikes and strike combinations, and on Wednesdays we learn how to clinch.”
“Teaching traditional Muay Thai, all the way from fundamentals to the fancy stuff!”
“recommend to anyone looking to get in shape and learn proper technique.”
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What members say
“Great space and even greater coach! Amazing teaching style 👏👏👏”
“Coming in (as a smaller woman) was intimidating, but everyone was incredibly welcoming and you warm up to the group fast.”
“Coming in (as a smaller woman) was intimidating, but everyone was incredibly welcoming and you warm up to the group fast.”
“Teaching traditional Muay Thai, all the way from fundamentals to the fancy stuff!”
“You can ask for help from your teammates, and even attend their fights and cheer for your Sick Side team.”
“The classes are well structured, with an emphasis on teamwork and discipline.”
From the reviews
Def. recommend to anyone looking to get in shape and learn proper technique. After a few sessions, i began to develop confidence in my training. It is also nice to step into a safe space with a diverse group of individuals who are so willing to teach. Training sessions are open to all ages.
I've been coming here to train in Muay Thai for about a month. I really like both coaches and the way they explain and demonstrate things, especially when you're doing something incorrectly.
One of the best GYMs I’ve ever trained at. Welcoming and friendliest people I’ve ever met. My Muay Thai skill set has improved immensely these last couple of months. Coach Paul, Oscar, and Geno have some of the most technical and Fight IQ out there.
My first Muay Thai gym. I definitely really like it, even though I'm just a beginner. I like the team spirit inside our gym. You can ask for help from your teammates, and even attend their fights and cheer for your Sick Side team. Many thanks for the work and support of our coaches Oscar, Paul and Geno.
New to muay thai? Start at Sick Side Muay Thai
Sick Side 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 Sick Side 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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