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Western Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Sunnyvale, California
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- 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 westernmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (669) 312-4444
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His coaching will easily elevate anyone to the next level from the everyday beginner to the experienced fighter.”
“I appreciated how he pushed everyone to exceed while still kept things fun and lighthearted, especially during sparring.”
“He's highly technical when it comes to Muay Thai and has excellent attention to detail which shows when he gives feedback to every student who passes through his gym.”
“Coach Dakota is one of the most knowledgeable striking coaches in muay thai, kickboxing, boxing, etc.”
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“He's highly technical when it comes to Muay Thai and has excellent attention to detail which shows when he gives feedback to every student who passes through his gym.”
“Coach Dakota is one of the most knowledgeable striking coaches in muay thai, kickboxing, boxing, etc.”
What members say
“Amazing coach that knows the science of the sport and really can break down technical Aspects of Muay Thai so you can really make progress quickly”
“His coaching will easily elevate anyone to the next level from the everyday beginner to the experienced fighter.”
From the reviews
Coach Dakota is a no-nonsense coach that really equips you with the skills to succeed in kickboxing, whether you are a beginner with no prior knowledge, or an old dog looking to learn new tricks. His emphasis on footwork and distance management shows his attention to detail as a coach.
Coach Dakota is amazing teacher. He's highly technical when it comes to Muay Thai and has excellent attention to detail which shows when he gives feedback to every student who passes through his gym. I appreciated how he pushed everyone to exceed while still kept things fun and lighthearted, especially during sparring.
I must start by saying Dakota is the truth!! I worked with different coaches and the experience I get with Kota is unlike any other coaches. He always has a message in every training session.
I previously came from a boxing background and felt pretty proficient with striking. However, I had little knowledge of Muay Thai and I was amazed at how much technique that I had learned within the first few weeks. I even felt like a lot of my bad habits from boxing were addressed and improved upon.
New to kickboxing? Start at Western Muay Thai
Western 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 Western 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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