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Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense

4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Menlo Park, California

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  • Phone +1 650-325-9690

Hours

Monday 11 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Highly recommend Urban Combat for anyone looking to learn practical self-defense, get a great work out, have fun, and meet some nice people.”

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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 Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 4 mentions

“Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“In this respect, about half the class is similar to an MMA class.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“Our family moved away from Menlo Park this past month, and I knew I needed to update my review to reflect my experience here.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“In addition to the super practical and quite simple techniques, these are a great bunch of guys and gals.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 8 mentions

“My favorite part was getting opportunities during the 2hr workshop to put it together in assault simulation, find my inner tiger, and fight back.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 2 mentions

“If you are interested in learning actual self defense strategies separate from traditional martial arts - this is your place.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“They hosted a free 2hr women's self defense seminar at my local library and it was super helpful.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“This place is focused on real life and how those arts come together with actual common sense for dealing with potential situations.”

From the reviews

In a typical Urban Combat class, you will warm up for 30 minutes with a tabata or interval training, followed possibly by punching drills with thai pads and/or focus mitts with a partner. You'll then work on other drills such as take downs, ground grappling, grabs/holds with partners.

★★★★★ — Michael, Dec 2016

Our family moved away from Menlo Park this past month, and I knew I needed to update my review to reflect my experience here. For 8 months I've trained at Urban Combat, and not only can I say that the instruction is stellar, but the people have become like family to me.

★★★★★ — Rebekah, Nov 2019

Seriously, ladies, take this class. Brian will teach you the basics that EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW. We should have learned this stuff when we were five years old, but it's never too late. I took a class with some girl friends today and it's some of the best $ I've ever spent. Just $45 for two hours.

★★★★★ — Laura, Dec 2016

I've been training here for 6 years and I still look forward to each class. Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat. This place is focused on real life and how those arts come together with actual common sense for dealing with potential situations.

★★★★★ — Samir, Oct 2024

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Your first muay thai class at Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense

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 Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense

409 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA94025

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