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King Tiger Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in San Diego, 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
- Membership memberships run around $130/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 kaimuayrachaseua.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 496-5950
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have come to treat these classes as an actual education on top of the great workout it provides.”
“Great for people of all levels, weather your just looking to get in shape & learn self defense or looking to go professional.”
“The Kru (instructor) is both a former pro Muay Thai fighter and an experienced teacher, so he knows what works in a fight and how to help students at every level of experience.”
“This is a true boxing/fighting gym that I highly recommend!”
“The class sizes are getting larger though, so I do recommend booking a private session early on to correct your basics if you want to advance properly.”
Other martial arts here
“The Kru (instructor) is both a former pro Muay Thai fighter and an experienced teacher, so he knows what works in a fight and how to help students at every level of experience.”
“This is a true boxing/fighting gym that I highly recommend!”
“Great for people of all levels, weather your just looking to get in shape & learn self defense or looking to go professional.”
What members say
“Great for people of all levels, weather your just looking to get in shape & learn self defense or looking to go professional.”
“But in only one or two classes you will understand why this is an amazing workout, sport and discipline.”
“But in only one or two classes you will understand why this is an amazing workout, sport and discipline.”
“At the gym everyone is kind and welcoming and everyone has a true chance to learn.”
From the reviews
Excellent teaching and a great community. The Kru (instructor) is both a former pro Muay Thai fighter and an experienced teacher, so he knows what works in a fight and how to help students at every level of experience.
King Tiger Muay Thai is a unique traditional Muay thai school taught by none other than Kru Abel. Very family oriented & down to earth. Great for people of all levels, weather your just looking to get in shape & learn self defense or looking to go professional.
There is not a better Muay Thai gym in SD. I have been to a handful of gyms all over the county and this place has a great vibe. The people are cool and the coaches are awesome. I would recommend this gym to everyone.
The only real muay thai gym in San Diego. The kru is a real Thai-stadium champion and the vibe of the gym matches that. Stop reading this review and go take a trial class.
New to kickboxing? Start at King Tiger Muay Thai
King Tiger 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 King Tiger 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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