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Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 473 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Glendale, California
Gym offering workouts in the martial art of Muay Thai kickboxing.
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 $199/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 (ages 5–12) — 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 mtkgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-804-5455
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I came in with no experience and immediately felt catered to and encouraged as I began my journey with Muay Thai.”
“I came in with no experience and immediately felt catered to and encouraged as I began my journey with Muay Thai.”
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“I came in with no experience and immediately felt catered to and encouraged as I began my journey with Muay Thai.”
“Overall, the community feels like a family …making it a unique experience of fitness , self defense, fun & love!”
What members say
“Our coach Ariel was super knowledgeable and did an amazing job pushing me to my limits while still being patient and engaging.”
“Jennifer at the front was also super welcoming and made everything easy from the start from when I called to inquire to signing up.”
“Amazing gym Great workouts.”
“Jazmine at the front desk was incredibly kind and helpful from the moment I walked in.”
“The coaches, staff and community have been the biggest blessing& I’m so grateful I was able to step out of my comfort zone to try a new sport!”
“The positive , supportive &uplifting energy that the gym provides is priceless & I highly recommend giving it a go to anyone interested !”
From the reviews
I’ve been a member for an entire year now… wow absolute best experience from day 1!! The coaches, staff and community have been the biggest blessing& I’m so grateful I was able to step out of my comfort zone to try a new sport!
This is my second round with MTK Gym after taking almost a year off due to medical reasons. The team remembered and welcomed me with open arms and encouragement. Today is a great example of their attentiveness and treating members like family.
Training at MTK with Coach David has been truly life-changing. This is more than just a gym—it’s a place where you build discipline, confidence, and mental strength. Coach David is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Muay Thai.
I’ve been training here for two months, and it already feels like home. This gym is more than a place to work out. It’s a community built on respect, discipline, and real care for the people who walk through the door. The coaches are exceptional.
New to kickboxing? Start at Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym 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 Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
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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