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Muay Thai gyms in Orange County

16 verified gyms across Huntington Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, and surrounding cities. Train local, then fly to Thailand ready.

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Fountain Valley, CA

Classic Fight Team

Where Diego Paez trains. ONE Championship fighters, WCK World Champions, and beginners on the same mat.

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Costa Mesa, CA

GIGAKICK Martial Arts

UFC fighter Giga Chikadze opened this. Dutch kickboxing, Muay Thai, Karate. Small class sizes.

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Huntington Beach, CA

A1 Boxing Club

43 classes a week. Boxing, kickboxing, HIIT. No enrollment fee. Five free trial days guaranteed.

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Irvine, CA

OKA Kickboxing Club

World Muay Thai Champion Ron Scolesdang and 15-year coach Shawn Oka. Capped at 15 per class. Beginner to Fight Club.

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Yorba Linda, CA

Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing

Where Zhargal Ochirov coaches Muay Thai and kickboxing in Yorba Linda.

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Huntington Beach, CA

Kings MMA

Rafael Cordeiro trained Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Fabricio Werdum. Your turn.

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Huntington Beach, CA

UFC Gym Huntington Beach

1,500+ sq ft of mat space. Muay Thai kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and fitness under the UFC banner.

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Orange, CA

Carrillo Muay Thai

Jean Carrillo. 35 years coaching Muay Thai. Trained world champions and UFC fighters. No contracts.

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Santa Ana, CA

OC Muay Thai

The most beginner-forward Muay Thai gym in Orange County. 28-day free trial.

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Irvine, CA

Team Oyama MMA & Fitness

Colin Oyama trained Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson. Romie Adanza, WBC Champion, teaches Muay Thai.

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Placentia, CA

North Orange County Martial Arts

UFC and WEC veteran Cisco Rivera coaches Muay Thai-based kickboxing in Placentia.

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Santa Ana, CA

Rounders MMA & Boxing

MMA, boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, and BJJ in Santa Ana. Open 7 days with morning and evening classes.

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Anaheim, CA

Kings MMA Anaheim

Rafael Cordeiro's system in Anaheim. Beneil Dariush-affiliated. Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA for all levels.

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Orange, CA

Point of Impact MMA

Founded by Yoko Hamamura. Muay Thai coaches with Hollywood stunt credits including John Wick and Black Panther.

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Fullerton, CA

Rounders MMA Fullerton

Boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, BJJ, and MMA in Fullerton. Open 6 days with morning and evening sessions.

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Laguna Niguel, CA

Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ and Muay Thai kickboxing in Laguna Niguel. South OC option for beginners and grapplers adding striking.

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By level

Where to start

Complete beginners: OC Muay Thai (Santa Ana, 28-day free trial), A1 Boxing Club (Huntington Beach, 5-day trial, $59/month), Classic Fight Team (Fountain Valley, dedicated beginner classes)
Boutique and small-group training: OKA Kickboxing (Irvine, max 15 per class), GIGAKICK (Costa Mesa, founded by Giga Chikadze, UFC)
Elite fight teams with professional-level coaches: Kings MMA Huntington Beach and Anaheim (Rafael Cordeiro), Team Oyama Irvine (Colin Oyama, Romie Adanza WBC Champion), Classic Fight Team (Diego Paez, ONE Championship)
Muay Thai specialists: Carrillo Muay Thai in Orange (Jean Carrillo, 35 years coaching, no contracts)
North County: NOC Martial Arts in Placentia (Cisco Rivera, UFC and WEC veteran)

Questions

Common questions

What is the best Muay Thai gym in Orange County?

It depends on your level and goals. For beginners, OC Muay Thai in Santa Ana offers a 28-day free trial with structured fundamentals. For elite coaching, Kings MMA in Huntington Beach (Rafael Cordeiro) and Team Oyama in Irvine (Colin Oyama, Romie Adanza) are the strongest fight teams. For boutique training, OKA Kickboxing in Irvine caps classes at 15 members.

Which Orange County gyms have trained UFC or professional fighters?

Kings MMA (Huntington Beach and Anaheim) under Rafael Cordeiro has trained Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, and Fabricio Werdum. Team Oyama in Irvine under Colin Oyama trained Tito Ortiz, Rampage Jackson, and Ricco Rodriguez. Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley trains ONE Championship fighter Diego Paez. GIGAKICK was founded by UFC featherweight Giga Chikadze. NOC Martial Arts in Placentia is coached by UFC and WEC veteran Cisco Rivera.

How much does Muay Thai training cost in Orange County?

A1 Boxing Club in Huntington Beach is the most transparent at $59 per month with no enrollment fee. OC Muay Thai offers a 28-day free trial. GIGAKICK offers a 7-day free trial. Most other gyms do not publish prices publicly. Contact each gym directly for current rates.

Should I train in Orange County before going to Thailand?

Yes. Even four to six weeks of local training means your first Thai camp day is a progression rather than a shock. You arrive knowing stance, guard, basic strikes, and conditioning, so camp coaches can develop your game from day one instead of starting from scratch.

What is the difference between Muay Thai and kickboxing in Orange County?

Muay Thai uses eight contact points: fists, elbows, knees, and feet, plus the clinch. American kickboxing typically removes elbows and sometimes knees. Dutch kickboxing (taught at GIGAKICK) blends punching volume with Muay Thai kicks. If your goal is training in Thailand, look for gyms that teach authentic Muay Thai rather than cardio kickboxing.

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