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Sonshine Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Newport Beach, California

Muay Thai gym Authentic Thai Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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

  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sonshinemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (949) 469-7098

Hours

Monday 6 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–4 PM
Thursday 6 AM–4 PM
Friday 6 AM–1 PM
Saturday 6 AM–1 PM
Sunday 6 AM–1 PM

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 Sonshine Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons 5 mentions

“Muay Thai 1 on 1 lessons w/ Sonshine (Coach Cade) Training one-on-one with Cade has completely leveled up my Muay Thai.”

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🏆 Fight Team 5 mentions

“Not only is he a phenomenal fighter with impressive skills and deep knowledge of Muay Thai, but his coaching abilities are equally remarkable.”

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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 Sonshine Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Coach Cade is a great boxing coach.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“I started off with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was introduced to Muay Thai from a friend.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“I’ve been training with Cade 1:1 for a while now and he’s hands down one of the best coachesI’ve ever worked with.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“His knowledge and attention to detail are next level — he breaks everything down in a way that just makes sense and helps you perfect your form in every session.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“Not only is he a phenomenal fighter with impressive skills and deep knowledge of Muay Thai, but his coaching abilities are equally remarkable.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 2 mentions

“Been training with Cade for the last 2 years and is hands down the best Muay Thai coach I've ever had.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“He doesn’t just teach combinations; he teaches strategy, precision, and discipline.”

From the reviews

Absolutely amazing 1 on 1 with Coach Cade Albracht, highly recommend booking sessions with him and the team. The gym is amazing and for the training itself he breaks you down and works on things from the ground up, beginning to end with things to take home. I felt great and learned so much in my time here.

★★★★★ — Sahil, Oct 2025

Cade has single handedly been the reason why i train Muay Thai. I started off with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was introduced to Muay Thai from a friend. Not only does he make it a fun experience but he knows how to teach and make it exciting. He simulates real fight scenes

★★★★★ — Alex, Oct 2025

Cade is the best. He gave my son one on one privates and we highly recommend him. He helped with speed, agility and strength along with fight preparation!

★★★★★ — Stephani, Oct 2025

Man it’s hard to put in the words what it’s been like training under KRU Sonshine ( Cade) It has been nothing short of incredible. Not only is he a phenomenal fighter with impressive skills and deep knowledge of Muay Thai, but his coaching abilities are equally remarkable.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Oct 2025

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Your first muay thai class at Sonshine 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.

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 Sonshine Muay Thai

877 W 16th St, Newport Beach, CA92663

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