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Tribe Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Garden Grove, California

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Laid-back, welcoming gym catering to all levels, with courses in muay thai and kickboxing.

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tribemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 581-8961

Hours

Monday 7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 7:30–9:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 7:30–9:30 AM, 3:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 10 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 Tribe Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 9 mentions

“I feel more confident than ever and believe that everyone, no matter what level you're at from beginner to advanced, can benefit from the fantastic classes here.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“There’s a nice mix of genders here and they even offer a women’s class!”

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🏆 Fight Team 6 mentions

“The coaches are extremely skilled, not only as fighters, but as teachers—they meet you where you’re at and encourage you every step of the way.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“The coaches are great at teaching the techniques and explaining "how, why, and when" to use the technique.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 16 mentions

“I feel more confident than ever and believe that everyone, no matter what level you're at from beginner to advanced, can benefit from the fantastic classes here.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“It’s rare to find a gym that’s so friendly and welcoming to beginners, while being such a huge source of such high level training and knowledge.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The coaches are very patient and take time to show you proper technique, and it's a great cardio workout too!”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 6 mentions

“Transitioning from more of a powerlifting/bodybuilding/cross fit background, I didn’t have the most experience in cardio-based fitness.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 8 mentions

“The coaches are extremely skilled, not only as fighters, but as teachers—they meet you where you’re at and encourage you every step of the way.”

From the reviews

I am new to Muay Thai, never done anything like it before and I was nervous. Tribe Muay Thai has been super approachable and fun. They have loaner gear for people just starting out which is super helpful. The coaches are fighters themselves so you get top notch coaching.

★★★★★ — Meghan, Mar 2025

If you’re looking to join a community of people who are dedicated to growth, and inspire each other to do their best daily, this is 1000000% the gym to be at. The coaches are extremely skilled, not only as fighters, but as teachers—they meet you where you’re at and encourage you every step of the way.

★★★★★ — Ayla, Mar 2025

This is by far the best gym I have ever been to! I learn something new every class and get a great workout at the same time. The coaches are experienced, kind, and truly wonderful to learn from.

★★★★★ — Mikayla, Mar 2025

All the coaches here are good dudes. It's definitely a good gym. I recommend it 100%. They're super kind to beginners like myself and easy to get along with. They take their time to help everyone out.

★★★★★ — Trevor, Apr 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Tribe Muay Thai

Tribe Muay Thai 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Tribe Muay Thai

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 Tribe Muay Thai

12812 Valley View St Ste 18, Garden Grove, CA92845

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