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Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Milpitas, California
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 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
- 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 ascendmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 708-4004
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My three kids and my nephew have been regulars at Ascend Muay Thai for quite a few years now, and honestly, it's been nothing short of amazing for them.”
“You can tell by the attention of detail that go into each class and their ability to help everyone across all levels.”
“Coach Chris and Jackie are experienced fighters and big on contributing to the community through volunteering time or fundraising.”
“The coaches at this gym will invest their time in you regardless if you are competitor or not.”
“My three kids and my nephew have been regulars at Ascend Muay Thai for quite a few years now, and honestly, it's been nothing short of amazing for them.”
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“My three kids and my nephew have been regulars at Ascend Muay Thai for quite a few years now, and honestly, it's been nothing short of amazing for them.”
“Beyond picking up some seriously cool self-defense skills, they've really blossomed in terms of confidence, discipline, and focus.”
What members say
“Excellent coaching and it's evident by their tournament success.”
“started training at ascend about a year ago now and I still think back on how welcoming everyone was on my first day there.”
“Excellent coaching and it's evident by their tournament success.”
“Beyond picking up some seriously cool self-defense skills, they've really blossomed in terms of confidence, discipline, and focus.”
“started training at ascend about a year ago now and I still think back on how welcoming everyone was on my first day there.”
From the reviews
If you’re a beginner looking for a friendly and welcoming place to learn Muay Thai this is it! The atmosphere is relaxed, and everyone is supportive, making it easy to feel at home. The coach is incredibly patient and understanding, taking the time to explain techniques and ensuring you progress at your own pace.
Chris and Jackie are my old teammates at @WorldTeamUSA of San Francisco! World Team USA is an elite MMA Academy. Under Kru Sam P. their lineage runs deep in traditional Muay Thai from Thailand! They both have the Muay Thai march and Ram Muay camp ring blessings! And also Muay Boran!
I recently moved to Ascend Muay Thai from a larger gym in Santa Clara and could not be happier. The first things you notice about Coach Chris and Coach Jackie is that they both love Muay Thai, they both practice it at a very advanced level, and they also love community building.
Before officially joining Ascend, my husband and I were looking around for a Muay Thai gym for our elementary-aged girls to join. We ended up joining as an entire family and I am so glad we did! Little did we know before joining, the impact Ascend would have in all of our lives in the best possible way.
New to kickboxing? Start at Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness
Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness 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 Ascend Muay Thai and Fitness
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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