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Muay Thai

Ages 18+ · All Levels

The art of eight limbs. Fists, elbows, knees, and kicks — trained for fitness, self-defense, and competitive development. Evolution's striking program is one of the most complete in the San Fernando Valley.

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8
Weapons
60
Min / Class
18+
Age Group
Muay Thai training at Evolution

Why Muay Thai

What You
Develop

01
👊
Complete Striking

Eight points of contact — punches, elbows, knees, and kicks — give you the most diverse striking toolkit of any martial art. Every range, every angle is covered.

02
🔥
Elite Conditioning

A Muay Thai class is one of the most intense full-body workouts you can do. Cardio, power, agility, and core strength all develop simultaneously. Fat loss and lean muscle come as standard.

03
🧠
Technical Depth

Muay Thai is far more than hitting hard. Footwork, distance management, timing, and defensive structure require real technical study. The more you learn, the more there is to discover.

04
🤼
Clinch Mastery

The clinch is Muay Thai's signature contribution. Controlling the neck, throwing knees and elbows in close range — skills that integrate powerfully with BJJ and Hapkido ground games.

05
🛡️
Real Self-Defense

Muay Thai builds the ability to create distance, close distance, and defend yourself on the feet — essential skills that ground-focused arts alone don't provide.

06
🏆
Competition Path

Students interested in competing have access to structured sparring, fight camps, and coaching for amateur Muay Thai and kickboxing events throughout Southern California.

Muay Thai sparring session

The Curriculum

How We
Train

Evolution's Muay Thai program is structured around technical development first — power and conditioning come naturally from correct technique.

Muay Thai Classes

Weekly
Schedule

Full Schedule
Monday
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
9:00 AM
Tuesday
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
9:00 AM
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
7:00 PM
Wednesday
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
9:00 AM
Thursday
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
9:00 AM
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
7:00 PM
Friday
Saturday
Muay Thai Sparring
12:00 PM
Sunday

Questions

Common
Questions

What is the difference between Muay Thai and kickboxing?+
Muay Thai is the traditional Thai martial art that allows fists, elbows, knees, and kicks — including clinch work and throws. Kickboxing (Western) typically limits to punches and kicks without elbows or clinching. Our program teaches the full Muay Thai system while also covering kickboxing competition rules for students who want to compete in either format.
Do I need any experience to join?+
None. Our classes are structured to serve beginners and experienced strikers simultaneously. New students are given clear instruction on fundamentals while more advanced students work at their own level. The first few classes are all about stance, movement, and basic striking mechanics.
What gear do I need?+
For regular classes: hand wraps and boxing gloves. For sparring: shin guards, headgear, mouthguard, and a cup (for men) are required. We can recommend specific brands when you come in. All pads and bags are provided by the gym.
Does this complement BJJ or Hapkido training?+
Exceptionally well. Muay Thai handles the stand-up range that BJJ and ground-focused arts don't cover, and the clinch skills integrate directly with takedown defense and grappling entries. Many of our members train all three disciplines and find they reinforce each other powerfully.
★★★★★

"I train BJJ and Muay Thai here and the combination has made me a completely different martial artist. The Muay Thai instruction is technical and detail-oriented — not just fitness class hitting. Real skill development."

JP
Jason P.
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★★★★★

"Best workout I've ever had, period. The classes are intense, technical, and the coaches push you to levels you didn't think were possible."

VG
Vanessa G.
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★★★★★

"As a woman training for self-defense, Muay Thai here has given me real confidence. The curriculum is structured and the community is incredibly welcoming."

NC
Nicole C.
via Google · Member

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