Santa Monica Striking

9.1
1938 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Perfect for:
Serious Muay Thai EnthusiastsFitness-Oriented Individuals
Opens in 4h 14m
Santa Monica Striking interior

About

Santa Monica Striking in Santa Monica, California has established itself as a premier Muay Thai training facility that combines professional-level instruction with a welcoming community atmosphere. The gym is led by experienced fighters-turned-coaches who provide authentic Muay Thai training while maintaining a supportive environment for all skill levels. The facility has grown from humble beginnings during COVID-19 to become a respected training ground for both recreational practitioners and serious competitors.

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9.06/10

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Scores above 9.00 denote world-class quality, signifying premier martial arts training experiences.

Overall Vibe imageOverall Vibe
9.3234 reviews
Instructor imageInstructors Quality
9.8335 reviews
Class Structure imageClasses
9.3324 reviews
Facility Quality imageFacility Quality
8.1723 reviews
Value for Money imagePricing
8.502 reviews
Location and Accessibility imageLocation & Accessibility
9.205 reviews

Public Review Sentiment

Google
Based on 37 Google Reviews
The gym maintains an exceptionally high satisfaction rate with consistent praise for its instruction quality, welcoming atmosphere, and authentic training approach.
Last Updated 16 Apr 2025

Instructors

The instructors, including Dean, Lance, James, and Pollo, are active fighters with extensive experience and a passionate teaching approach. They are consistently praised for their ability to work with students of all levels while maintaining high technical standards.

Facility

The facility is described as clean and well-maintained, though modest in size. The training space is equipped with essential Muay Thai training equipment and maintains high cleanliness standards.

Pricing

The gym offers competitive pricing that is considered very reasonable for the Santa Monica area. Members consistently mention receiving excellent value for the quality of instruction provided.

Facility

Well MaintainedMixed SpacingTraining MatsStriking BagsBasic Equipment

Gym

Mixed AtmosphereWelcoming VibeExcellent Safety

Instructors

Active FightersExperienced CompetitorsPatient TeachersTechnical Experts

Classes

CompetitionAdvancedOpen matKids ClassesAdult friendly

Pricing

Excellent ValueFree trialTransparent Pricing

The gym appears to offer trial classes for new students to experience their training environment

Location

Street Only ParkingGood Accessibility

Opening Hours

Opens in 4h 14m
Monday 7AM - 10PM
Tuesday 7AM - 10PM
Wednesday 7AM - 10PM
Thursday 7AM - 10PM
Friday 7AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 5PM
Sunday (Today)7AM - 5PM

Location

Conveniently located in Santa Monica, making it accessible to residents in the western Los Angeles area.

Address

1938 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Website

https://www.santamonicastriking.com/

Phone

+1 310-429-1706

Frequently Asked Questions

Is previous Muay Thai experience required to join?

No, the gym welcomes and accommodates complete beginners while also catering to advanced practitioners.

Does the gym offer competition training?

Yes, the gym has a strong competition program and experienced coaches who actively prepare fighters for competitions.

What is the gym atmosphere like for beginners?

The gym maintains a welcoming and supportive environment where beginners can learn at their own pace while receiving quality instruction.

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