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The Academy Beverly Hills

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Beverly Hills, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • 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 theacademybeverlyhills.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (323) 401-5757

Hours

Monday 11 AM–1 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–1 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–1 PM
Thursday 11 AM–1 PM
Friday 11 AM–1 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8 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 The Academy Beverly Hills, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“It is a perfect BJJ School to Adults, Kids, Women, and anybody that wants to learn from the source.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“Got a great workout in while also learning self defense and fighting moves, already signed up for my monthly membership!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Got a great workout in while also learning self defense and fighting moves, already signed up for my monthly membership!”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and really help you grow whether you're a beginner or more advanced.”

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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 The Academy Beverly Hills — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“Super fun place to learn BJJ, awesome teachers (more than one, & FEMALES, which is highly unusual where I’m from).”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and really help you grow whether you're a beginner or more advanced.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Clean environment , and not only is menamy the instructor very welcoming to newbies but even the other black belts Oleg and turro helped reinforce the instructors instructions.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“Clean environment , and not only is menamy the instructor very welcoming to newbies but even the other black belts Oleg and turro helped reinforce the instructors instructions.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“Got a great workout in while also learning self defense and fighting moves, already signed up for my monthly membership!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Got a great workout in while also learning self defense and fighting moves, already signed up for my monthly membership!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“Clean environment , and not only is menamy the instructor very welcoming to newbies but even the other black belts Oleg and turro helped reinforce the instructors instructions.”

From the reviews

I'm extremely new and was treated with respect and patience. cannot wait to come back and learn more. Clean environment , and not only is menamy the instructor very welcoming to newbies but even the other black belts Oleg and turro helped reinforce the instructors instructions.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2019

My boyfriend and I took their systema class and it was amazing. I learned so much from just one class and had a lot of fun. Got a great workout in while also learning self defense and fighting moves, already signed up for my monthly membership!

★★★★★ — Samara, Sep 2020

Master Rigan Machado BJJ is awesome. It's a great workout and a great skill to learn.

★★★★★ — Bhillspromotionsnpro, May 2021

Absolutely love this gym! The Academy is an incredible Jiu Jitsu gym with a welcoming environment and top-notch instruction. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and really help you grow whether you're a beginner or more advanced. The community is friendly and supportive, and every class is a great workout.

★★★★★ — Ariel, May 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at The Academy Beverly Hills

The Academy Beverly Hills 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at The Academy Beverly Hills

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 The Academy Beverly Hills

8621 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA90211

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