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USKO Training - Riverside
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Riverside, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 uskotraining.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-686-1505
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm, 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started taking karate here about 8-9 months ago, and it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
“My only opportunities for improvement are more clinch training is needed on Monday or Fridays and the mats could be cleaned more frequently.”
“Great place to learn martial arts, iv had the privilege of knowing the head trainers for over 2 decades and their school has produced many quality fighters.”
“I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.”
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“This studio is run by the Pagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai.”
“I’ve learned so much doing Jiu Jitsu and training mentally and physically, Sen-sei Joey and his whole family are the real deal, generations of fighters.”
“My daughter started taking karate here about 8-9 months ago, and it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
What members say
“I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.”
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
“I’ve learned so much doing Jiu Jitsu and training mentally and physically, Sen-sei Joey and his whole family are the real deal, generations of fighters.”
“It's a great workout and builds their confidence.”
“As a parent, I’ve seen so much growth in my child’s confidence, discipline, and skills.”
From the reviews
I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the Pagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray.
My son has been going for 3 years and he has improved so much in class and in school. He loves it and has learned much more than karate.
USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners. I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.
My youngest child who Is 9 and on the spectrum has been going to karate for 6 months at USKO. I have the gold membership and I love it. Each and every instructor very patient with the children. They teach them discipline but it is a very great balance of fun mixed into it.
New to muay thai? Start at USKO Training - Riverside
USKO Training - Riverside 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.
Your first muay thai class at USKO Training - Riverside
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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