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8Tribe Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Diego, California
Intimate, supportive gym offering personalized Muay Thai training to beginners and experienced fighters alike.
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 8tribe.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 793-6781
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s an amazing coach, and can help you improve your skills whether you are a total beginner or a professional fighter.”
“The dedication to safely training is also very prominent be it during pad work, bag work, or hard sparring.”
“Whether you’re looking to get in great shape or compete at a high level, Ronnie is the man for the job!”
“I'm still very much a student of Muay Thai and have a lot to learn, but this experience reminded me how important great coaching and a positive gym culture can be.”
“I was introduced to Muay Thai in 2011 and Ronnie was my trainer back then in North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness gym in Australia.”
“The private lessons range from highly technical to brutal workouts and are also fantastic.”
“Ronnie maintains a positive culture and environment for students He is also a top notch fitness trainer, who in addition to training me, trained my son.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm still very much a student of Muay Thai and have a lot to learn, but this experience reminded me how important great coaching and a positive gym culture can be.”
“I was introduced to Muay Thai in 2011 and Ronnie was my trainer back then in North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness gym in Australia.”
“He can adjust to your needs, be it to for fighting competitively or for self-defense -- he has experience with both.”
What members say
“I'm still very much a student of Muay Thai and have a lot to learn, but this experience reminded me how important great coaching and a positive gym culture can be.”
“On my first day, Ronnie promised me I would get a good workout and learn something and he’s kept his promise every class.”
“Whether you’re looking to get in great shape or compete at a high level, Ronnie is the man for the job!”
“Whether you’re looking to get in great shape or compete at a high level, Ronnie is the man for the job!”
“I arrived hoping not to lose momentum in my training, but I left with new knowledge, greater confidence, and an even deeper appreciation for the sport.”
“I arrived hoping not to lose momentum in my training, but I left with new knowledge, greater confidence, and an even deeper appreciation for the sport.”
From the reviews
I've trained at different gyms with different trainers and 8tribe is definitely the best. If my best friends and family wanted to learn Muay Thai I would only let them train with Ronnie because I know they'll learn quickly and be in the best hands. Ronnie is an experienced fighter himself and is a great teacher.
I did a lot of research when looking for a Muay Thai instructor in the San Diego area. I visited a handful of gyms and talked to some nice folks along the way. I knew I wanted one-on-one training, and I came across Ronnie and 8Tribe. Ronnie is the man.
Ronnie is hands down the best muay thai coach around. He's got years of fighting and coaching experience as well as passion to pass on everything he's learned to others. From completely new to seasoned fighters there's a program for you.
I started training with Ronnie because my boyfriend had been training with him for almost a year. Every time he would come back from training he would be in the best mood and so happy. He started showing me some moves and invited me to join him. Ronnie allowed me to join a session and I was hooked!
New to kickboxing? Start at 8Tribe Muay Thai
8Tribe 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 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 8Tribe Muay Thai
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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