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State of Grace Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ripon, 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sogmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-986-6394
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m excited to continue learning and would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Muay Thai, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced.”
“SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his physical abilities.”
“They have many instructors and make sure to give each kid one on one help in each class.”
“She was hit hard during a sparring session and she was traumatized.”
“The team took the time to patiently show me the fundamentals and guided me throughout the entire training session.”
Other martial arts here
“Now the gym is looking to expand their program by offering Women's Cardio Kickboxing!”
“I recommend them to anyone interested in Muay Thai and now Brazilian Jiu Jitsu :)”
What members say
“The coaches were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, encouraging, and did a great job explaining techniques without making it feel overwhelming for beginners.”
“I’m excited to continue learning and would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Muay Thai, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced.”
“Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and there was a really positive energy in the room that made it easy to relax and just enjoy the experience.”
“The head coach and student coaches do a great job keeping the kids engaged, correcting technique, and making sure everyone feels included.”
“Now the gym is looking to expand their program by offering Women's Cardio Kickboxing!”
“SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his physical abilities.”
From the reviews
We initially signed up one of our kids for martial arts, but we were so impressed that we ended up enrolling three! The instructors are fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to teaching both skills and discipline in a positive environment.
My daughter started going to State of Grace Martial Arts Academy about 8 weeks ago. She absolutely loves it and has learned so much in just a short amount of time. Everyone has been very welcoming, the facility is impressive, and the instructors are very knowledgeable.
Coach Cliff does a great job teaching the kids fundamentals of Muay Tai. He makes it fun for the kids while also encouraging discipline and respect! We couldn’t ask for a better instructor and group of young coaches.
I attended the introductory Muay Thai class at State of Grace Martial Arts Academy in Ripon and had an awesome experience. From the moment I walked in, the gym made a great impression—it’s spacious, really clean, and honestly just a beautiful training space.
New to muay thai? Start at State of Grace Martial Arts Academy
State of Grace Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 State of Grace Martial Arts 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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