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Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Santa Barbara, 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 (ages 7–16) — 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 muaythaisantabarbara.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 665-3311
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Great for kids and teenagers well, great location that's easy to find, friendly staff.”
“Coach Ryan and Coach Jonathan are amazing as well they work their hardest to show beginners how to advance in the sport.”
“I had really wanted to compete when I started but it was going to be a long journey, but Coach Ryan didn't mind.”
“Can’t say enough good things about learning muay thai with coach Jonathan, Ryan, Jerico, and the rest of the team at Pu’u Muay Thai.”
“It's also a great workout and a great way to get rid of stress.”
Other martial arts here
“Can’t say enough good things about learning muay thai with coach Jonathan, Ryan, Jerico, and the rest of the team at Pu’u Muay Thai.”
“Coach Ryan has been incredibly patient as I get rid of my old Kempo Karate habits and switch over to Muay Thai.”
What members say
“Ryan is an excellent instructor, works with you every step of the way and has so much patience to make sure you are comfortable and understand everything he teaches us.”
“I was very adamant about trying a martial art before, but once I came to Pu’u I was instantly hooked after the first day and was eager to get back on the mats and train again.”
“I was very adamant about trying a martial art before, but once I came to Pu’u I was instantly hooked after the first day and was eager to get back on the mats and train again.”
“It's also a great workout and a great way to get rid of stress.”
“Also, the gym is much cleaner than other Muay Thai gyms I've been to.”
“His confidence never wavered even when I doubted my abilities.”
From the reviews
I’ve been coming here for about a month and a half now and this has been an excellent experience. This is a great authentic Muay Thai academy for beginners AND for those who have experience in martial arts. The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. Classes are available for just about any type of schedule.
I have been training at Pu’u Muay Thai for about two months and I’m loving it. My background in martial arts was strictly taekwondo, and I wanted to build on that and try something new. This has been a wonderful experience so far!
I started Pu'u Muay Thai to spend some constructive time with my teenage daughter. We both love it! From the very first day everyone has been very welcoming. I have joined many other forms of fitness programs and gyms and it was always a challenge being new. Pu'u Muay Thai has made it easy and fun to be a beginner!
Best gym ever! I can't recommend this place enough. Sadly I could only train here for about 5 months but in that short time I learned so much and saw a lot of change in my body 💪 The coaches have an incredible eye for detail and know how to push their students to improve without it being too much.
New to kickboxing? Start at Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara
Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara 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 Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara
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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