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Pure Heart Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in El Cajon, California
Plan your first class
- 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 pureheartmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 438-0840
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend this business, great way for the kids to learn how to defend their selves and get a good workout!”
“coach James ( owner ) and coach Deloe are very informative and they work with you at all levels of skill.”
“Really love this place great environment surrounded by great people the coach is very patient with all students to competitors great place to train”
“I like the training program with a strong focus on technique, and the results are noticeable The coach has created a friendly atmosphere I recommend this gym for Muay Thai”
“For me, I prefer my one on one private sessions.”
Other martial arts here
“I like the training program with a strong focus on technique, and the results are noticeable The coach has created a friendly atmosphere I recommend this gym for Muay Thai”
“If you want a fun and safe environment to learn self defense, this is it!”
What members say
“Coach James has great communication skills and has kept me updated on all my sons progress and really keeps my son accountable.”
“coach James ( owner ) and coach Deloe are very informative and they work with you at all levels of skill.”
“Not only do you get a great exercise , you also learn great foundational skill on the art of Muay Thai.”
“I like the training program with a strong focus on technique, and the results are noticeable The coach has created a friendly atmosphere I recommend this gym for Muay Thai”
“His teachings skills have formed my son into a respectable young man; he is disciplined and determined to reach his goals both at the gym and his overall well-being.”
“The gym is always clean and everyone is so friendly!”
From the reviews
I couldn't have asked for a better gym.. coach James ( owner ) and coach Deloe are very informative and they work with you at all levels of skill. No one is left out at Pure Heart! You come with a great attitude and you leave with a great attitude! 5 stars! I highly recommend!
Been going to this place for about 2 months and have loved every day of it. The overall atmosphere of the gym is very positive, inspiring, but still competitive. The training is tough and you'll usually be drenched in sweat afterwards but it's very enjoyable.
Great atmosphere, great coach, great and controlled training partners with nice loaner gear. Whether youre looking to be a serious Muay Thai fighter or just get in shape and learn to defend yourself coach will train you accodingly, he always puts in the same amount of energy that you do.
Coach James has an undeniable ability to teach, I had an absolute blast and would recommend his gym to anyone regardless of their fitness level or aspirations. James has an impressive pedigree as a competitor and has worked with some of the most talented kick boxers in the world.
New to kickboxing? Start at Pure Heart Muay Thai
Pure Heart Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Pure Heart 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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