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Team Oyama MMA & Fitness

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Irvine, California

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • 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 teamoyama.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (949) 250-3117

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 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 Oyama MMA & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“Team Oyama in Irvine stands out as a world-class training center, offering high-caliber instruction for all levels of martial arts enthusiasts.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 5 mentions

“I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.”

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🥊 Sparring

“I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Even the best fighters will be patient and take the time to teach a newbie like me.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“Humbling to see the kids train and share mats with champion trainers and title holders.”

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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 Oyama MMA & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 8 mentions

“Also, I checked out the cardio kickboxing and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 6 mentions

“I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“One of the best mma gyms in the world lead by coach Oyama , long time coach and one of the best in the business!”

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🎽 Karate

“In karate and taekwondo use the feet to kick so I had to learn a new style.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“He's also a collegiate wrestler that teaches a really great, beginner-friendly wrestling class.”

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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 60 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“One of the best mma gyms in the world lead by coach Oyama , long time coach and one of the best in the business!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Team Oyama in Irvine stands out as a world-class training center, offering high-caliber instruction for all levels of martial arts enthusiasts.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 15 mentions

“The environment is very welcoming, the training is high-level, and the entire team truly cares about each student’s growth and progress.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“I was glad that my physical condition was better than I thought but I was much slower than most people around me but I was satisfied with my form.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 5 mentions

“I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.”

From the reviews

Im only going to speak on the kickboxing classes. I havent tried their sparring or grappling classes but This isnt your normal cardio class where you hit the bag a few times and go home.

★★★★★ — John, Jul 2023

Team Oyama style! Oh yeah!! Thank you team Oyama for such a great event. Ron and Marie hosted our Thai kickboxing class along with a group of fighters. Station one was my favorite except for the fact that I had a bruised shin from kicking the bag. Kicking with a shin and knee is much different from I was use to.

★★★★★ — Jason, Mar 2016

Team Oyama in Irvine stands out as a world-class training center, offering high-caliber instruction for all levels of martial arts enthusiasts. The expertise and dedication of the instructors ensure that both beginners and advanced practitioners receive top-notch guidance tailored to their individual needs.

★★★★★ — Noah, Jun 2024

Well-rounded gym with talented coaches and awesome facility! When I first joined the gym, Brock Dias was working, and he was very welcoming and gave me a rundown of the gym policy. He's also a collegiate wrestler that teaches a really great, beginner-friendly wrestling class.

★★★★★ — Elliot, Apr 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at Team Oyama MMA & Fitness

Team Oyama MMA & Fitness 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Team Oyama MMA & Fitness

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 Oyama MMA & Fitness

16632 Hale Ave #100, Irvine, CA92606

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