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805 MMA
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Thousand Oaks, California
Combat sports and self-defense gym with friendly staff offering classes for a range of fitness levels.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 805-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 390-5152
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:45–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 3:45–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:45–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 3:45–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They make it super easy and comfortable for beginners to start, and know how to challenge those who are more advanced.”
“Martin and Julian know how to run a gym that is not only a family gym but also allows a path to compete in different styles.”
“I've been involved in mma/boxing for over 15 years now and this gym is up there with the best I've seen.”
“All of the instructors are careful to give you one on one attention, no matter how large the class is, and they always keep it interesting.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been involved in mma/boxing for over 15 years now and this gym is up there with the best I've seen.”
“It doesn't matter if you are looking to sharpen your technique, or learn the fundamentals, 805 MMA can help you.”
What members say
“I moved here from NJ 6 months ago and was in search of a new boxing trainer. Mitch has been AMAZING.”
“They make it super easy and comfortable for beginners to start, and know how to challenge those who are more advanced.”
“805 was my outlet to let out all the anger and stress from my personal life.”
“This isn't a superficial fancy gym, this a real gym with real and good people/fighters.”
From the reviews
This is the greatest place on earth! I truly love all of the staff Coach Julian, Coach Rob, and Coach Martin. I love all the people who have helped me improve and become a better person. This gym is full of friendly and great people.
Run, don’t walk to 805 MMA. I moved here from NJ 6 months ago and was in search of a new boxing trainer. Mitch has been AMAZING. He goes at your pace while still pushing you to reach your potential. He is an amazing trainer that will meet you where you are in your fitness journey and listen to your concerns.
I cannot thank 805-MMA enough. My life has completely turned around. Coach :Julian, Martin, Heather, and Rob have been one of the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. I always wanted to work out but I always gave up. I decided to make a change during quarantine.
This is the place to be! It doesn't matter if you are looking to sharpen your technique, or learn the fundamentals, 805 MMA can help you. I have been practicing various martial arts for 23 years, and I've been able to really tighten up my game here.
New to kickboxing? Start at 805 MMA
805 MMA 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at 805 MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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