My experience at Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness has been great. Chris and his team do a great job at meeting clients where they are as well as maintaining a friendly/fun experience. I highly recommend this gym. read more

Chris and the trainers at Berkeley Muay Thai are serious about their craft and patient with all of their members, no matter the level and experience. This a strictly no frills and no ego gym. Don't come here if you bring a hyper-competitive, non-friendly vibe. Be open to learn and you will be rewarded. The gym offers a lot of options for boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ and Arnis classes. Highly recommended! read more

The gym has a culture of supporting each other and learning together. There is no ego. As someone who did not have any background, it is the perfect environment for me to learn and grow. Whether it is fitness or competition, I think the team can help anyone can get better. Highly recommend -- see you there! read more

I recently moved to Berkeley and I'm so glad I found Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness. I've done martial arts for most of my life and have trained muay thai competitively off and on for 6 years now. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, making sure that everyone is having a good time and getting a good workout in, regardless of skill level. He'll treat you like family and it's truly an honor to be here. It can be daunting to take up muay thai if you've never done it, but brand new people are always coming in and regulars are always willing to help. No ego and good vibes only. The best thing is that there's something for everyone. If you're a seasoned practictioner, you'll definitely get some work in with some great people. And if you're interested in learning, I'd say there's no better place to start. read more

Chris and Jon are great at instruction. They pay close attention to everyone's technique, and provide pointers to make sure we're practicing the right movements. The gym has a welcoming environment, and coaches don't discriminate based on level. They'll work with you from the start, and push you more and more as you continue to attend. I've been attending Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai Sparring classes for a month now. They always make sure you have a partner to work with, and if the numbers are odd, Jon jumps in as a partner. I had a few opportunities to partner with Jon and he provided me with great instruction on technique, while pushing me through the more intensive parts of the routine workouts. The prices here are listed on their website, plus they offer a free introductory week of training. This allowed me to try out the gym for a week while knowing the prices, instead of getting into the free trial, then being surprised by what the cost would be afterwards. I value that transparency. All in all, the gym is great. The instructors and students are welcoming, and instructors are great at what they do. I personally wanted to find a gym where I could train some combination of boxing, muay thai, and bjj. This place met all of that for me. As a beginner in each of these martial arts, I rate this place 5 stars all the way *****. read more

Great gym! The coaching for Muay Thai, Boxing, and Jiu Jitsu is top notch. I would highly recommend anyone interested to give it a shot and take advantage of this gyms free trial classes read more

Berkeley Muay Thai is a great place to train; the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and create a wonderful place for you to be successful at growing and understanding the art of kickboxing. Chris, Will, and all the trainers at BMTF have a tremendous amount of knowledge about the history of Muay Thai and are able to articulately and accurately teach students of all levels. The staff also continues to be involved in the growth and evolution of combat sports (like mma, boxing, jiujitsu etc) so they also are able to bring in the modern aspect of fight sports mixed with the traditional. From the first day I started training at BMTF I was greeted by friendly faces, smiles, and staff that genuinely are nice people who care that you're having a great time but also being challenged. There was absolutely no ego-crazed, intimidation or other stereo-typical unfriendly non-sense that happens when you're new to some gyms. At BMTF they care about you and your fitness success. Whether you're someone who wants get into better shape, someone who wants to be a/train as a marital artist or someone who wants to compete in combat sports competitions, BMTF has the right environment for you to reach your goals. read more

The thing I love about this gym is the chill atmosphere. There is no ego here. You have people that has never thrown a kick ever to more advance students. In the one year I've been going to this gym I've improved sooo much in my skills. If you are looking to lose weight , a good work out or improv let your fighting skills, this is the place to be. read more

I''ll keep it short.. Trainers: Enn is one of the best! He is a master of the art and one of the kindest persons I know. Staff: Probably the friendliest staff you will ever meet. Everyone is really cool and will make you feel at home from day 1. Students: No egos. Everyone is your friend. Also, everyone is learning fast so you shouldn't have trouble finding someone to partner up with. Fight Team: The kids fight team is above and beyond. Justin is one of the best and has 4 championships under his belt. Facilities: Nothing fancy, but everything you need to train and learn. Plus, who wants to train and get sweaty in a luxury gym? The feeling in the gym makes you want to train even harder. Parking: Plenty of parking on the street. read more

They just opened up and they have a free week trial so it's worth checking out if you wanna get into muay thai, self defense, or just get in shape. I've worked out and trained at a few gyms and I think the people make the gym what it is. The instructors and people here are very knowledgeable and friendly willing to help out anybody. I would definitely recommend to my fam or friends, or anybody trying lose weight and get their muay thai on. read more

Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness - Martial Arts Near Me - Berkeley, California

This gym treated me like family, coach Chris is a friendly and nice guy making the good vibe in the gym. You get to kill your cardio and training at this gym I guarantee. read more

Great gym! I attended a muay thai class for the first time here this week and the instructors were really great, let me take my time with the routine. I lucked out on being paired with one of the instructors/experienced usuals, so got a bit more 1:1 time and instruction. The routines were simple enough that a beginner like me with some basic self defense experience could pick up and the rounds were timed so that we got enough breaks in between. I felt the right amount of sore after. Great workout, definitely returning! read more

I love these guys. I signed up for a free week over a year ago, figuring I'd get a few classes in and move on. I wound up sticking around because the community is super nice and I always feel like folks are legit happy to see me when I walk in. I can't say enough about the genuine community here. The classes are great and the instructors are supportive and really good at meeting you where you are and then pushing you forward. read more

Great place to train! Deep Fairtex roots here with Master Enn and the other instructors and students. Very technique oriented. Be prepared to sweat...A LOT! Good location with plenty of parking. Grab a bite to eat before or after since there's plenty of good spots. Big plus is the towel service! I've yet to come across another Muay Thai gym that offers this :) read more

I love this place! Not only do I go, but my daughter (8 yrs old) does as well. As a matter of fact, we recently convinced a few school friends to come and try it out too! (FYI~free 2 weeks) They will be signing on the dotted line, that's how awesome it is!! John and Chris are fantastic at making you feel welcome and ease your nerves when trying out a new activity/sport for both adult and child. Master Enn is one of the Best and know that you may need a little help getting up and around a day or two after one of his training/workout classes! (At least I did) The workouts...prepare to SWEAT!! The training...be prepared to SWEAT and be CHALLENGED (in a good way)! ALL of the people who go here are extremely nice / helpful, have patience (If you never held pads before...it takes some getting used too), and very knowledgeable of fighting / self defense skills. I recommend taking advantage of the free 2 weeks and see for yourself. You'll love it~ read more

A small but mighty gym. You learn real, practical and useful skills while getting an amazing work out. Instructors are knowledgeable, caring and motivational- creating a wonderful familial atmosphere. Don't be intimidated, everyone is genuine and nice. Regardless of your skill level, ability or fitness goals, there's a place for you in this gym. It is important to note that Berkeley Muay Thai is an especially wonderful place for women. Get into shape and learn how to kick ass. read more

My friend and I dropped by Berkeley Muay Thai this afternoon to try and catch up with our former trainer Enn. Unfortunately he wasn't in for the day but Chris welcomed us with warm hospitality. Like any good nak muays, we reminisced on the old Fairtex days by having a nice sparring session. This is a great new gym with a bright future ahead. Everyone is super friendly and no egos present. I recommend it for anyone interesting in learning and training Muay Thai in a chilled out environment. read more

I've been here for 3 months and was new to Muay Thai and this gym. I have to say that the experience has been excellent. Chris, the owner and main instructor, is a great guy and creates a welcoming atmosphere that's both intense and fun. The other students are a pretty friendly bunch as well. I came in pretty out of shape and have since dropped 10 lbs and have improved my physical condition greatly. I also get easily bored with the standard gym activities - weights and cardio - so getting this excellent workout while really learning how to fight keeps me excited about coming in. If you're looking for something that's fun, challenging and really transformative, come talk to Chris and try BMT out. read more

They're absolutely phenomenal!!! Amazing for everyone from beginners to those with experience. The instructors are as skilled teachers as they are friendly and welcoming. They even take the time to remember your name right away. Furthermore, everyone that comes is just as nice, and all together, it makes for an amazing workout and a great time!!! read more

Love this place, the coaches are knowledgeable and the facilities are no more or less than you need to train. The atmosphere is competitive and encouraging, I'm excited to have such a great gym in Berkeley. read more

Great work out and great instructors. A very friendly atmosphere and the trainers are very nice. I've never felt more welcomed at a gym. I was a little intimidated at first, but that quickly changed the second I walked through the door. John and Chris were really cool and great teachers for a beginner like me. Can't recommend this place enough. The other members are very nice too. No egos here! read more

My 7 year old son has been training here a little over a year and I cant say enough good things. The kids classes are very affordable and the staff are all fantastic. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and very encouraging and make it fun while still giving the kids a good workout. My son has shown huge growth in skill and the class has helped him develop a sense of discipline, hard work ethic and confidence. This is a testament to how great the staff is. I highly recommend Berkeley Muay Thai and fitness to any parent considering martial arts for their children and they usually have a free 1 week trial. read more

Month and a half later and all my expectations were completely correct. Awesome place to train with great people who make me feel welcome and push me to improve every day. read more

Basically echoing what everyone else said. BMT is a great place to train. And everyone is welcoming and friendly. No egos.

Been here for over a year, these guys are still great. Still a great place to work out. It's a friendly environment and drama free. Can't ask for more in a gym. Oh and it produces champs. read more

Great place to learn and practice Muay Thai. Excellent instructors and friendly environment. read more

Awesome place! I have been going here for a few weeks and have been improving everyday. Chris, Jon and Master N are great instructor's. Weather your wanting to get fit or get training for competition, this is the place. NOW GO TRAIN!!! read more

I recently joined this gym, and I've learned so much. The people are extremely kind and there are great instructors. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more

I've been training here for a few weeks now. I've done some boxing previously, but never Muay Thai. Chris - the owner - has created a welcoming and hardworking atmosphere. During the weekdays it's not crowded. Lots of parking around the gym. Definitely give it a shot if you're on the fence! read more

I discovered this gym on my first day after moving to Berkeley for a 5-month fellowship, and I stayed there till the very last day, making sure to attend the class even just before jumping on the plane. In terms of atmosphere this is one of the best Muay Thai/boxing gym I've ever been to - and due to moving around a lot I have experience from many cities and countries. It's a family-run gym and you certainly feel it - Chris and Adrian are both very dedicated trainers and very quickly they make you feel as a part of family :-) Having said that, you should still be ready for the delicious muscle soreness afterwards and good progress within few weeks - they push you to improve in a gentle yet persistent way. Beyond fantastic Muay Thai classes, Jeff's strength and conditioning classes, with a lot of kettle bell exercises, are also worth your attention. For the best killing-yourself-experience I love to take a double class - Muay Thai at 6:30 and Strength & conditioning at 7:30 every Tuesday and Thursdays. You will love it, but beware that you'll get addicted to this gym. read more

This place is amazing! the instructors are all very friendly and patient, and the whole community of people who attend are great! Its a comfortable environment for beginners, and provides an incredible workout for any fitness level. Cannot recommend this place enough!!! read more

I've been attending Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness for almost 5 months and I find myself in the best shape of my life so far. Under Coach Chris' amazing guidance and instruction, I have learned the basics of Muay Thai and find myself craving to learn more with each passing day. Coach Chris is patient and instructs with clarity and dedication. He inspires an atmosphere that is welcoming and family oriented, ultimately focusing on technique and fitness. I am totally hooked and highly recommend anyone who wants to learn Muay Thai and shape up to join us in this amazing establishment! read more

I'm really happy to have discovered Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness. I highly recommend the noon-time workouts, especially if you work in the area and need a healthy break from the office. Chris is highly knowledgeable and his passion for fitness and Muay Thai is reflected in each workout. I appreciate the dynamic workouts presented in each class as well as the emphasis on proper technique. Expect to learn a lot while having fun and getting a thorough workout in! read more

I've been coming to this gym for the past 3 months thanks to a recommendation from a friend. Before coming here, I had no experience with any fighting or martial arts and always had trouble picking up exercises which required multiple steps. I was a bit nervous to come but Chris and John are patient, motivating and really knowledgable. Classes are small enough so that there is lots of 1:1 instruction. Overall, a great place to workout! Super fun, great atmosphere and affordable. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good workout. read more

I've been to many fighting gyms in the past few years and Berkeley Muay Thai and Fitness is for sure the best I've been to in many regards. The trainers are patient, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Whether your looking to take fighting seriously, or just looking to stay in shape doing something that's more fun than just running on a treadmill at 24 hr fitness, this gym is for you. They have classes for just about everything you could ask for and I couldn't recommend the trainers for each class anymore strongly. If you are interested in trying out a gym in the Berkeley area, I encourage you to try this spot, especially since you get a full week of training absolutely free. read more

Good work out and the sense of community is great. At the end everyone bows to one another and shake/touch hands and say a few nice words. Lots of different classes at good times, overall a good bang for your buck. The instructors are all super chill and patient with beginners. Plus they have a free week long trial so you've got no excuse not to check out this hidden gem. read more

Berkeley Muay Thai is worth checking out!!! They have awesome instructors. I love the atmosphere. I recommend Berkeley Muay Thai to anyone that wants a great workout and wants to have fun while getting in shape!!! read more

Berkeley muay thai is in my opinion the BEST muay thai gym in the Bay Area. Having started my muay thai training in Tampa, FL, Berkeley Muay Thai has become my second muay thai family. I was welcomed with open arms from the very first class and I have had nothing but excellent experiences with this gym. The trainers are open to students of all levels and abilities, regardless of gender, creed, ethnicity, or background, and they maintain a really positive environment. It is clear that the trainers have a passion for traditional muay thai and promote good technique, which they emphasize over brut force. Each class is challenging, both physically and in terms of technique, and you will leave feeling confident that you learned a lot while also getting a fantastic workout in. Berkeley Muay Thai is the place to go! Couldn't recommend more highly. Glad that I found a second muay thai family in the Bay Area! read more