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Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Diego, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- 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 victorygyms.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-223-5581
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Their equipment is state-of-the-art, ensuring a safe and effective environment for every level of athlete, from beginners to seasoned fighters.”
“I got to experience getting one on one time with Dean Lister and it was great!”
“Their equipment is state-of-the-art, ensuring a safe and effective environment for every level of athlete, from beginners to seasoned fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a ton of different classes from kickboxing, jujitsu, Muay Thai and more for all skill levels.”
“$85 a month for all access and $140 for all access and Jiu-jitsu, you can't go wrong with that price and access having Dean Lister and Jocko as figureheads.”
“Not to mention the membership rates are very good for a full MMA gym, and they will still work with you.”
What members say
“The pro team at this gym is top-notch, offering a combination of world-class trainers and a high-quality facility that sets it apart.”
“Their equipment is state-of-the-art, ensuring a safe and effective environment for every level of athlete, from beginners to seasoned fighters.”
“Everyone was very welcoming, during the drills black belts walked around and helped us with the technique.”
“Everyone was very welcoming, during the drills black belts walked around and helped us with the technique.”
“Their equipment is state-of-the-art, ensuring a safe and effective environment for every level of athlete, from beginners to seasoned fighters.”
“Very clean and big gym, aside from the may classes they offer they have a full, open, free weight gym area as well as plenty of equipment and room for whatever you want to work on.”
From the reviews
Came to San Diego for vacation and wanted to swing by Victory MMA. I stopped at another place prior and it just didn’t feel welcoming. Coming through Victory, all the staff were nice, professional and friendly. I got to experience getting one on one time with Dean Lister and it was great!
Victory MMA is hands down one of the best training facilities in San Diego. The pro team at this gym is top-notch, offering a combination of world-class trainers and a high-quality facility that sets it apart.
I came while visiting SD on business because of the Jocko Podcast to participate in my first ever Jiu Jitsu class. The class was with Jeff Glover, and despite being taught for individuals with a lot more experience than I, he effectively introduced topics in such a manner that I learned a ton.
Fantastic first experience at Victory MMA on midway. My girlfriend and I attended the beginners Muay Thai class led by Hubert Martinez and we had an absolute blast!
New to muay thai? Start at Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway
Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway 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 Victory MMA & Fitness | Midway
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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