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Kids Muay Thai in Los Angeles
12 gyms in Los Angeles, California show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth muay thai classes. Muay thai is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill technique and pad-work rather than sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and what its sparring policy is for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 12 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
“I'm the kind of person who does extensive research before committing to anything. My oldest daughter wanted to be an MMA fighter, so I sent her to 10th Planet West LA to learn jiu…” — Debbi
2. Team Mana Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
“A heartfelt thank you to Coach Lanier and the entire TMMT team for the incredible welcome they gave my 15 year old son during his first week. From day one, he felt confident,…” — Hafida
3. Dynamix MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
“Love this place. Honest to God I love it. Been training here for a while already and the coaches are amazing, down to earth, willing to help. The atmosphere at the gym isn't all…” — Maxim
4. The Thai Boxing Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
“Going to TBI has been so educational, fun, and rewarding. The coaches are helpful, experienced, kind, fun, and always make me feel like I'm learning. The folks who go there are…” — Kat
5. Lobos Boxing Club
5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
“By far the best boxing gym I've been to in LA! You actually learn technique, discipline, consistency & commitment there. Eddie the owner is very involved and knows how to push and…” — D
7. Selva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts
3.8 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
“I came into this gym just looking to get into shape and find another hobby. Now I’m staying because the team here is like family. All the grown adults think of our coaches as…” — Holger
8. Moreno Muay Thai Academy
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
“Come join our Fitness or Fight Team! Anyone is welcome; Kids Teens Women Men Coach Andrea, Coach Claudio and MMTA team will help you out to reach your goal and welcome anyone! See…” — Claudio
9. MMA District
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
“If you are looking for quality values such as experience, knowledge, dedication, discipline, and follow through, then you definitely can find it behind the focus and strength of…” — Mark
10. Apex MMA Gym
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
“Both my children started clases at APEX MMA Gym approximately 6 weeks ago. The classes they have taken at APEX have made an immense impact and improvement in their mental clarity,…” — Damaris
11. Taejo Kickboxing - Koreatown
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
“Absolutely love this gym. Everyone is like family here and actually care about your training. From boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, to strength training and combat conditioning,…” — Ki
12. AMC Boxing Muaythai and personal training
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
“Amir is a great guy with a lot of knowledge in Muay Thai and Boxing. If you want you or your child to take lessons from someone that actually cares about you and your children ask…” — Jamie
Enrolling your child in Los Angeles: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the sparring policy for kids. Reputable gyms keep young beginners on pads and controlled drills; any light contact should be gradual, optional, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most gyms lend gloves, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free muay thai trial classes.
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