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Muay Thai and kickboxing in Orange County

16 verified gyms across Huntington Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Orange County. Where beginners learn the craft before flying to Thailand.

Verified gyms

Orange County and surrounding area

Every gym below has been researched and verified as operating. We list coaches, prices where public, and what level each gym suits.

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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Who it suits

Good for

  • Complete beginners who want to build a foundation before traveling to Thailand
  • Travelers based in Orange County or Los Angeles preparing for a training trip
  • Anyone who wants authentic Muay Thai instruction close to home
  • People who tried cardio kickboxing and want the real thing
  • Fighters looking for elite coaching under Rafael Cordeiro, Giga Chikadze, Jean Carrillo, or Diego Paez
Questions

Common questions

What is the best Muay Thai gym in Orange County for beginners?
OC Muay Thai in Santa Ana offers a 28-day free trial and structures classes specifically for beginners. Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley also runs dedicated beginner sessions separate from advanced classes. OKA Kickboxing in Irvine caps classes at 15 members for more individual attention.
Where do UFC and professional fighters train in Orange County?
Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, founded by Rafael Cordeiro (2x MMA Coach of the Year), is the most prominent fight team. Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley trains ONE Championship fighters including Diego Paez. GIGAKICK in Costa Mesa was founded by UFC fighter Giga Chikadze.
How much does Muay Thai training cost in Southern California?
A1 Boxing Club in Huntington Beach charges $59 per month with no enrollment fee. Most other gyms in this list do not publish prices publicly. Contact them directly. Most offer a free trial class or first week free.
What is the difference between Muay Thai and kickboxing in these gyms?
Muay Thai uses eight contact points: fists, elbows, knees, and feet. Kickboxing typically removes elbows and sometimes knees. Most gyms on this list offer both. If your goal is training in Thailand, focus on gyms with authentic Muay Thai programs rather than cardio kickboxing classes.
Should I train locally before flying to Thailand?
Yes. Even one month of local training makes your first Thai camp experience dramatically better. You arrive knowing stance, guard, basic strikes, and footwork, so the camp coaches can develop your game rather than start from zero. Any gym on this list will build that foundation.
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