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UPRISE MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Los Angeles, California
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
- 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 uprisemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (424) 835-4230
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I’m brand new to the sport and this city, but I’ve been interested for a while.”
“I’ve been to the Tuesday night classes or Friday night sparring and the trainers as well as other fighters are all super friendly and helpful.”
“I’ve been to the Tuesday night classes or Friday night sparring and the trainers as well as other fighters are all super friendly and helpful.”
Other martial arts here
“Instructions: - This is a great gym for both striking(muay thai mostly + mma) and grappling(jiu jitsu mostly + mma) - Uprise has one hour class a week dedicated to clenching.”
“Instructions: - This is a great gym for both striking(muay thai mostly + mma) and grappling(jiu jitsu mostly + mma) - Uprise has one hour class a week dedicated to clenching.”
What members say
“Incredibly friendly and welcoming environment with very knowledgeable coaches and staff.”
“One of the coaches welcomed me in my first class and made me feel really comfortable and it just really set me up for success.”
“I’ve been to the Tuesday night classes or Friday night sparring and the trainers as well as other fighters are all super friendly and helpful.”
“Mike (one of the fundamentals coaches) came by my home gym and that guy knows his stuff!”
“I’ve been to the Tuesday night classes or Friday night sparring and the trainers as well as other fighters are all super friendly and helpful.”
“Instructions: - This is a great gym for both striking(muay thai mostly + mma) and grappling(jiu jitsu mostly + mma) - Uprise has one hour class a week dedicated to clenching.”
From the reviews
Uprise is not just a gym, but a community. Plenty of awesome instructors and people to learn from here. The owner, Pete, has done an outstanding job growing this into something amazing. I only train Jiu-Jitsu, but my wife trains Muay Thai. Give the free week a try.
I've started at this gym as a complete newbie and trained there for a little over a year before having to move. After moving, I went through 9 different gyms in my new area and have seen enough of what's out there, that can review this gym on the fallowing categories Culture: - It's a family like environment.
The name may say MMA but dont be fooled, the Muay Thai program is hardcore. Beginner and advanced classes. Two mats full of people of all sizes and skill to partner with. A variety of big guys with skill which can be very hard to find. Lots of active fighters. Theres also a weight area and a big shower.
Hands down the best MMA gym in Los Angeles. They have one of the coolest setups I've seen in a long time. Incredibly friendly and welcoming environment with very knowledgeable coaches and staff. If you're looking to get into the sport, definitely check out Uprise.
New to muay thai? Start at UPRISE MMA
UPRISE MMA 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.
Your first muay thai class at UPRISE MMA
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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