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Versus Fitness & Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Montebello, California
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 versusfitnesscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 743-2866
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is privately owned and operated, has solid kids and teens programs from beginners to advanced, they offer parent and me classes, adult classes, and kickboxing.”
“It is privately owned and operated, has solid kids and teens programs from beginners to advanced, they offer parent and me classes, adult classes, and kickboxing.”
“It is privately owned and operated, has solid kids and teens programs from beginners to advanced, they offer parent and me classes, adult classes, and kickboxing.”
“The instructors always seek to help their students' reach their goals whether it be to compete, defend themselves in a fight, lose weight, or simply get in shape.”
“The instructors always seek to help their students' reach their goals whether it be to compete, defend themselves in a fight, lose weight, or simply get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“It is privately owned and operated, has solid kids and teens programs from beginners to advanced, they offer parent and me classes, adult classes, and kickboxing.”
“ALL children, regardless of athletic ability, get to participate here and learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe, friendly and culturally diverse environment.”
What members say
“I’m not really sure the dynamic, Which leads me into the scheduling, which is why I took away a star, even though the gym is great, coaches great, team great.”
“It is privately owned and operated, has solid kids and teens programs from beginners to advanced, they offer parent and me classes, adult classes, and kickboxing.”
“ALL children, regardless of athletic ability, get to participate here and learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe, friendly and culturally diverse environment.”
“always getting my questions answered if I’m struggling with a technique!”
“Hey coach Brian I give 5 star because it makes me sweat and it makes me stronger thanks for making this gym”
“My daughter's confidence has developed and strengthened with what she has learned and the variety of strategies Brian has provided to support her learning.”
From the reviews
I visited here while on vacation from across the country and they welcomed my son and I with open arms. I had a blast with their adults class. I had Coach Brian for the day and he was very informative. He reviewed what they’ve been working on and caught me up to speed within minutes.
I was a member of versus a little while back until I moved, came across my old shorts and figured I’d leave a review. I tried different free trials in the area and overall decided on Versus. I mainly attended their Muay Thai class, but the overall atmosphere of the gym is amazing, very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Coach Brian Armijo and his Versus staff provide the best experience a child could have in sports. ALL children, regardless of athletic ability, get to participate here and learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe, friendly and culturally diverse environment.
Versus Fitness is a fairly new gym that is built under Brian Armijo. And although it is a new gym, coach Brian has created a positive environment in the gym along with excellent students who simply refuse to quit. I was a student under Brian for about a year before he opened Versus Fitness & Martial Arts.
New to muay thai? Start at Versus Fitness & Martial Arts
Versus Fitness & Martial Arts 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 Versus Fitness & Martial Arts
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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