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Taurus MMA
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fountain Valley, 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 $30/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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taurusmmapj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 464-6724
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“For the past 5 years, my daughter and I have had the privilege of training at Taurus MMA with Coach Paulo Nelson—and it has truly been life-changing.”
“It’s family-oriented, beginner-friendly, and motivating, while still offering high-level training for those who want to push themselves.”
“I was to afraid to be in classes or spar with someone else.”
“The coaches are incredibly skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, and they truly care about every student that walks through the door.”
“Open classes are available as well as private training upon request.”
“My child loves taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing classes at Taurus MMA!”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are incredibly skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, and they truly care about every student that walks through the door.”
“For the past 5 years, my daughter and I have had the privilege of training at Taurus MMA with Coach Paulo Nelson—and it has truly been life-changing.”
“The coaches are incredibly skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA, and they truly care about every student that walks through the door.”
“If you’re looking for a top-rated martial arts gym in Orange County that offers self-defense, fitness, and a strong community, Taurus MMA is the place.”
What members say
“Coach Paulo is a great coach who is very supportive and provides a good balance of keeping the students focused/engaged/working hard during training and makes training fun as well.”
“The coaches Paulo and Regis are welcoming and challenge you every day to be grow and develop as a martial artist.”
“The kids jiu jitsu and kids martial arts programs have helped them build discipline, respect, confidence, and focus—all while having so much fun.”
“My kids train here and have gained so much confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, family-oriented, and incredibly positive.”
“My kids train here and have gained so much confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
For the past 5 years, my daughter and I have had the privilege of training at Taurus MMA with Coach Paulo Nelson—and it has truly been life-changing. Since moving to California in 2013, I searched for a gym that offered not just high-level Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, but also a sense of belonging.
My son’s been going to Turaus MMA Gym for a few months now and he absolutely loves it. Coach Paulo is awesome—super patient with the kids and really knows how to keep them engaged while teaching them solid skills. Since starting, my son’s confidence and discipline have grown a ton.
My child loves taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing classes at Taurus MMA! Coach Paulo and his family are kind and very welcoming to the students and their families.
Paulo cares about his students and wants to see them grow. Excellent instructors, excellent culture, and excellent people. Gym is welcome to beginners as well as advanced students. Open classes are available as well as private training upon request.
New to kickboxing? Start at Taurus MMA
Taurus MMA 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 Taurus MMA
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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