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Team Black
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pittsburg, 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
- 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
- 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 teamblackmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 813-0229
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a great place to train, learn discipline, and build confidence.”
“I can't recommend Team Black enough, whether you are just starting, just want to get in shape, or if you want to be a fighter.”
“The most authentic Muay Thai training available in the Bay Area, coach Dan Black creates phenomenal Pro fighters with his 30 years of experience”
Other martial arts here
“The way the story goes is that I've trained jiu jitsu for about 3 years and have attend a lot of really high level gyms in Southern California.”
“Learned a lot in both Muay Thai and MMA—highly recommend to anyone wanting to level up.”
What members say
“The most authentic Muay Thai training available in the Bay Area, coach Dan Black creates phenomenal Pro fighters with his 30 years of experience”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and pushes you to grow both physically and mentally.”
“Dan black always has your best interest first, is a super respected, honorable, humble, and educated.”
“I originally started to lose some weight but I ended up learning new life skills and had my first miau Thai fight last December and looking forward to my next one .”
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is a great place to train, learn discipline, and build confidence.”
From the reviews
Amazing experience! I’ve never done a martial arts class before, so I was feeling really intimidated & worried about not fitting in. Plus, I’m a weenie so I was thinking I’m gonna get ran over. But Dan Black is so welcoming & motivating. He knows how to work with beginners like me.
There isn’t a better gym or a better coach in the east bay than Dan Black and Team Black. In my first month of training I dropped 15lbs and I’m in better shape than I have been in over 20 years. Dan will give you the push and knowledge you need to reach your fitness goals.
Best Muay Thai / MMA gym in the Bay Area !! I originally started to lose some weight but I ended up learning new life skills and had my first miau Thai fight last December and looking forward to my next one . I ended up losing over 40lbs since I started . Coach Dan is super cool and knowledgeable .
I was training in Brentwood but didn't know Dan Black had a gym near me in Antioch/Pittsburgh. I'd trained Muay Thai a handful of years but wanted to train with the best- Dan has very high level pro fighters and has coached the Diaz brothers and top level kickboxers in Glory- he is an elite coach!
New to muay thai? Start at Team Black
Team Black 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 Team Black
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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