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Taurus MMA
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fountain Valley, 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
- 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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $30 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taurusmmapj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 464-6724
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“It’s family-oriented, beginner-friendly, and motivating, while still offering high-level training for those who want to push themselves.”
“If you are considering joining an MMA school for yourself or your kids, look no further.”
“Open classes are available as well as private training upon request.”
“I was to afraid to be in classes or spar with someone else.”
“If you’re looking for a top-rated martial arts gym in Orange County that offers self-defense, fitness, and a strong community, Taurus MMA is the place.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are incredibly skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, and they truly care about every student that walks through the door.”
“The coaches are incredibly skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, and they truly care about every student that walks through the door.”
“Taurus MMA is not only a wonderful place to train but also a great community, there is no doubt that you’ll feel welcome into the family immediately.”
What members say
“Coach Paulo is a great coach who is very supportive and provides a good balance of keeping the students focused/engaged/working hard during training and makes training fun as well.”
“Very welcoming environment and a good schedule for everyone; morning class and evening classes work well with my scheduled.”
“If you want to develop and sharpen your skills, get in the best shape of your life, and/or join a family focused on improving each other, then this is the place for you.”
“If you want to develop and sharpen your skills, get in the best shape of your life, and/or join a family focused on improving each other, then this is the place for you.”
“My kids train here and have gained so much confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“Coach Paulo is a great coach who is very supportive and provides a good balance of keeping the students focused/engaged/working hard during training and makes training fun as well.”
From the reviews
My son’s been going to Turaus MMA Gym for a few months now and he absolutely loves it. Coach Paulo is awesome—super patient with the kids and really knows how to keep them engaged while teaching them solid skills. Since starting, my son’s confidence and discipline have grown a ton.
My child loves taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing classes at Taurus MMA! Coach Paulo and his family are kind and very welcoming to the students and their families.
Paulo cares about his students and wants to see them grow. Excellent instructors, excellent culture, and excellent people. Gym is welcome to beginners as well as advanced students. Open classes are available as well as private training upon request.
Coach Paulo is amazing. He's very knowlegable and technical and you can tell that he really cares about his students. The other gym members are really friendly and welcoming, and they are very patient and helpful with newcomers.
New to muay thai? Start at Taurus MMA
Taurus MMA 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 Taurus MMA
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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