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NELA Combat Fitness- Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Los Angeles, 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 $40/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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nelacombatfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 213-316-6996
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–9:30 am, 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–9:30 am, 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–9:30 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The kickboxing class was intense in the best way possible - a hard but awesome workout that left me feeling like a total champ.”
“The gym is super clean and everyone makes you feel very welcomed the head coach Ed is truly a genius at training all levels and makes you feel confident throughout the work out.”
“They either just had me spar right away or only told me what I was doing wrong, not necessarily how to correct it.”
“I took my lil bro here for his first ever Muay Thai class and could not have picked a better spot to do so.”
“I’ve been going around town lately trying different traditional boxing gyms, but none of them have really clicked with me.”
Other martial arts here
“I took my lil bro here for his first ever Muay Thai class and could not have picked a better spot to do so.”
“I’ve been going around town lately trying different traditional boxing gyms, but none of them have really clicked with me.”
“Coming from a karate background, I thought maybe I should give Muay Thai a try instead.”
What members say
“Swung by on a Thursday for my first class (free by the way) and Ed was a great instructor.”
“The gym is super clean and everyone makes you feel very welcomed the head coach Ed is truly a genius at training all levels and makes you feel confident throughout the work out.”
“Took my first class on June 22nd, and I was immediately hooked.”
“Everyone was incredibly welcoming and insightful, and the classes are perfectly balanced between learning new combos/striking and conditioning.”
“The gym is super clean and everyone makes you feel very welcomed the head coach Ed is truly a genius at training all levels and makes you feel confident throughout the work out.”
“I can't wait to make this my new home for kicking and punching my way to a healthier me (and to release some after-work stress too)!”
From the reviews
Took my first class on June 22nd, and I was immediately hooked. Coach Ed knows his stuff and is able to teach all levels. Made me feel welcome since day 1. Great place and highly recommend.
Everything at Nela Combat is top notch, from coach Ed and the rest of the coaches to the community that you find there. I felt like part of the family from day one. Coming up on one year doing Muay Thai and I’m 50 years old. Everyone there is encouraging and supportive and welcoming, even to an old man like me lol.
If you're looking for a place that combines killer workouts with a welcoming community vibe, look no further! NELA Combat Fitness is IT! I was so pumped after my first class ever, I signed up straight after. Being a beginner myself, I was happy that everyone here took the time to show me how to do the moves.
Come for the great exercise, stay for the world-class instruction. The workouts are challenging, but you are welcome to modify them to match your own pace. Ed is an amazing teacher who prioritizes technique and pragmatic strategies. He is comfortable teaching anyone at any ability level.
New to kickboxing? Start at NELA Combat Fitness- Muay Thai
NELA Combat Fitness- 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 NELA Combat Fitness- 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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