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Steadfast Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Richmond, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 steadfastmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 510-900-9101

Hours

Monday 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday 1–4 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 Steadfast Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 11 mentions

“I really noticed how he gave equal attention to his both his experience students and his beginners, which is a very good quality in an instructor.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 11 mentions

“As I left, I saw the kids classes starting up and honestly wish I could have joined lol because they were having so much fun XD.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai 2 mentions

“There’s also a women's class that happens every Thursday at 5:30 pm.”

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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 Steadfast Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 19 mentions

“There’s growth with every class and if you are looking for a place to start your jiujitsu journey especially in a safe environment I highly recommend Steadfast.”

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🤸 Wrestling 3 mentions

“The wrestling coach has great attention to detail and the general stand-up game is a higher level than most gyms.”

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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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“The wrestling coach has great attention to detail and the general stand-up game is a higher level than most gyms.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 17 mentions

“I really noticed how he gave equal attention to his both his experience students and his beginners, which is a very good quality in an instructor.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 19 mentions

“This is an extremely beginner friendly gym that will allow you to learn Jiu Jitsu in an extremely safe environment.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The wrestling coach has great attention to detail and the general stand-up game is a higher level than most gyms.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“The atmosphere at the gym is a perfect mixture of laid back and competition.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“The facility is so clean and has a lot of great amenities to take advantage of like a sauna and ice bath.”

From the reviews

Highly recommended martial arts school if you’re a beginner or experienced Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai practitioner. Caleb, Anita, and Jon have created a welcoming and family oriented academy to train at.

★★★★★ — Mr, Dec 2021

Beautiful gym filled with strong community and instructors who really look out for you. There’s growth with every class and if you are looking for a place to start your jiujitsu journey especially in a safe environment I highly recommend Steadfast. First class is free!

★★★★★ — Angel, Dec 2021

I wish we would have found Steadfast sooner. The coaching is amazing, they pay attention to your development and truly care about your journey in Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere at the gym is a perfect mixture of laid back and competition.

★★★★★ — Axel, Nov 2024

Steadfast is one of the best gyms I’ve ever trained at. This gym has provided me a sense of community through the people here, everyone creates a welcoming and supportive environment, where everyone pushes each other to be better, regardless of skill level.

★★★★★ — Jocelyn, Oct 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Steadfast Martial Arts

Steadfast Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Steadfast Martial Arts

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 Steadfast Martial Arts

5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond, CA94804

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