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Western Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sunnyvale, 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
- 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 westernmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (669) 312-4444
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His coaching will easily elevate anyone to the next level from the everyday beginner to the experienced fighter.”
“I appreciated how he pushed everyone to exceed while still kept things fun and lighthearted, especially during sparring.”
“His coaching will easily elevate anyone to the next level from the everyday beginner to the experienced fighter.”
“But more importantly he invest in the time and actually makes sure you comprehend the basics, fundamentals to the advance in becoming an effective striker.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Dakota is one of the most knowledgeable striking coaches in muay thai, kickboxing, boxing, etc.”
“Coach Dakota is one of the most knowledgeable striking coaches in muay thai, kickboxing, boxing, etc.”
What members say
“Amazing coach that knows the science of the sport and really can break down technical Aspects of Muay Thai so you can really make progress quickly”
“His coaching will easily elevate anyone to the next level from the everyday beginner to the experienced fighter.”
“Classes are intimate with lots of guidance from Dakota, and super beginner friendly.”
“He's highly technical when it comes to Muay Thai and has excellent attention to detail which shows when he gives feedback to every student who passes through his gym.”
“I appreciated how he pushed everyone to exceed while still kept things fun and lighthearted, especially during sparring.”
From the reviews
Coach Dakota is a no-nonsense coach that really equips you with the skills to succeed in kickboxing, whether you are a beginner with no prior knowledge, or an old dog looking to learn new tricks. His emphasis on footwork and distance management shows his attention to detail as a coach.
Coach Dakota is amazing teacher. He's highly technical when it comes to Muay Thai and has excellent attention to detail which shows when he gives feedback to every student who passes through his gym. I appreciated how he pushed everyone to exceed while still kept things fun and lighthearted, especially during sparring.
I must start by saying Dakota is the truth!! I worked with different coaches and the experience I get with Kota is unlike any other coaches. He always has a message in every training session.
I previously came from a boxing background and felt pretty proficient with striking. However, I had little knowledge of Muay Thai and I was amazed at how much technique that I had learned within the first few weeks. I even felt like a lot of my bad habits from boxing were addressed and improved upon.
New to muay thai? Start at Western Muay Thai
Western Muay Thai 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 Western Muay Thai
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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