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Team Apex Boxing

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in National City, California

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 500-3535

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 4:30–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Team Apex Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the coaches push you to improve while making training fun and motivating.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 9 mentions

“This is a family and not just a gym , respect & discipline are of the highest importance, all kids and adults are welcomed .”

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Teen Muay Thai

“The coaches are truly dedicated to the kids and teens.”

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🥊 Sparring

“The instruction is easy to follow, hands-on, and very effective, with plenty of mitt work and opportunities to spar.”

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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 Team Apex Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 11 mentions

“Apex Boxing is an amazing gym with great coaches, high-energy workouts, and a supportive, family-style atmosphere.”

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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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Apex Boxing is an amazing gym with great coaches, high-energy workouts, and a supportive, family-style atmosphere.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the coaches push you to improve while making training fun and motivating.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 10 mentions

“This is a family and not just a gym , respect & discipline are of the highest importance, all kids and adults are welcomed .”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves it, and as a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your child thrive in such a safe, motivating, and inspiring environment.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“This is a family and not just a gym , respect & discipline are of the highest importance, all kids and adults are welcomed .”

From the reviews

Awesome all around. Really great coaches, optimistic attitudes and an excellent atmosphere. My daughter loves her training and can’t wait to come to practice every day. It’s her second home. Coach Koas, Coach Ricardo and Coach Brad make working hard a positive experience.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about this gym! From the very first day, they’ve made us feel like family. Coach Koas is incredible so invested in the kids and always going above and beyond, not just teaching boxing but also instilling discipline, confidence, and life skills that go beyond the ring.

★★★★★ — Maria, Sep 2025

I’ve been with the Apex team since 2017, and they’ve always been great people and coaches. The instruction is easy to follow, hands-on, and very effective, with plenty of mitt work and opportunities to spar. The gym has a welcoming, family-friendly environment that’s suitable for all ages and stages of adulthood.

★★★★★ — Clarissa, Dec 2025

Apex Boxing is an amazing gym with great coaches, high-energy workouts, and a supportive, family-style atmosphere. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the coaches push you to improve while making training fun and motivating.

★★★★★ — Robert, Oct 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Team Apex Boxing

Team Apex Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Team Apex Boxing

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 Team Apex Boxing

1031 National City Blvd, National City, CA91950

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