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Evolve Jiu Jitsu Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mission Viejo, 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 joinevolve.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 503-3328
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son who is 6 years old and I have started our Jiu Jitsu journey at Evolve and sincerely couldn't be more excited about our decision.”
“I was immediately welcomed by such a great group of people of all levels to train with and such a nice training facility.”
“It's been an amazing transformation since my son started and now he's looking forward to competing in his first tournament soon.”
“I mainly practice Jiu Jitsu but Evolve also has a great Muay Thai program so you get a very well rounded and battle tested martial arts education here at Evolve.”
“I originally brought my teen daughter here, hoping she’d build confidence and learn something new and she absolutely loves it.”
Other martial arts here
“I mainly practice Jiu Jitsu but Evolve also has a great Muay Thai program so you get a very well rounded and battle tested martial arts education here at Evolve.”
“I mainly practice Jiu Jitsu but Evolve also has a great Muay Thai program so you get a very well rounded and battle tested martial arts education here at Evolve.”
“My son had 2 years combined of Taekwondo and Kenpo karate.”
“It’s no longer just about learning self-defense or staying active—it’s about community, connection, friendship, and, for me personally, mental health and stability.”
What members say
“Evolve has the best community, the best coaches, the best energy.”
“Professor Todd has really created a welcoming and comfortable environment at Evolve and we are so thankful to to him for bringing the art of Ju Jitsu to our Community”
“I came into jujitsu on the heavier side, thinking that I wasn’t ready and of course I needed to wait for the right time until I lost weight to begin my journey.”
“It's given my daughter profound confidence in herself and to never stop fighting no matter how hard the challenge.”
“It's been an amazing transformation since my son started and now he's looking forward to competing in his first tournament soon.”
“It’s always incredibly clean, well-organized, and has an open, airy feel that makes it a comfortable place to spend time.”
From the reviews
Enrolled both of my sons in muay thai and jiu jitsu. Coach Todd and team are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Over the last year I've watched my boys develop their confidence and self control. Todd is a firm yet caring coach, that takes a no nonsense approach with his students. Highly impressed with this gym.
Above and beyond all expectations! We didn't know what to expect when starting Jiu Jitsu. My son had 2 years combined of Taekwondo and Kenpo karate. After we moved here, we didn't think it was possible to find as good a dojo as we left...turns out we couldn't have been more wrong!
This place is an absolute blessing! I came into jujitsu on the heavier side, thinking that I wasn’t ready and of course I needed to wait for the right time until I lost weight to begin my journey.
My daughter (9) and I (48) have been training at Evolve for several years now, and we absolutely love it! The values and core tenants of jiu jitsu have had such as positive impact on our lives. It's given my daughter profound confidence in herself and to never stop fighting no matter how hard the challenge.
New to kickboxing? Start at Evolve Jiu Jitsu Muay Thai
Evolve Jiu Jitsu 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 Evolve Jiu Jitsu 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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