Elk Grove Muay Thai Academy

Elk Grove Muay Thai Academy offers Kids Classes for ages 6-10 and 11-15, Beginner/Intermediate classes, Strength & Conditioning, Advanced Muay Thai training, Open Gym for ages 16 and up, and Submission & Grappling. The kids classes concentrate on basic beginner Muay Thai technique for ages 6-10 and basic Muay Thai technique for ages 11-15. The Strength & Conditioning class is a non-contact workout based on basic Muay Thai technique and focuses on cardio, bone, and strength conditioning.

Programs

• Kids Classes Ages 6-10 — Ages 6-10 · Concentrating on basic beginner Muay Thai technique.
• Kids Classes Ages 11-15 — Ages 11-15 · Concentrating on basic Muay Thai technique.
• Beginner / Intermediate
• Strength & Conditioning — A workout for all students based on basic Muay Thai technique. Non contact class. Concentrating on cardio, bone & strength conditioning.
• Advanced Muay Thai training — Advanced techniques of Thai boxing including flying knees, high rank technical Muay Thai elbows, sweeps and trips, clinch locks, and all high level kicks. Mandatory for all fighters.
• Open Gym — 16 & UP ALL LEVELS
• Submission & Grappling

At a glance

• Ages: 6–15 years old
• General schedule: Monday - Thursday; also offers two free class trials.

About the provider

The academy is led by Kru Rick Fortes, the owner and a Certified Professional Muay Thai Instructor. He has 25 years of martial arts experience, including 20 years of Muay Thai boxing, and has trained in Thailand every year since 2004. The academy states that it provides professional Muay Thai training and focuses on proper technique, self discipline, fitness, and control.

Two Class Free Trial. Sign up / free trial mentioned.

What families say

“Love love love it here! Kru Rick is just good at what he does. He's an awesome fighter, a great instructor. They focus on teaching the proper techniques and conditioning. The gym is cleaned before and after every class.” — Vee M.Sacramento

“Muay Thai for life. Kru Rick allows you to become part of the art, and is patient and informative. Whether you are just going to get in shape, or you want to fight, this is a great place to learn. They emphasize respect for wack other and the art, and they give you a lot of work.” — Femi F.Sacramento

“Really good instructors. Good balance of pushing my limits and giving me time to improve. Good place to train as a woman because I get to practice with everyone, am part of the team, and am also treated with respect. Professional. I highly recommend it.” — Hannah W.Elk Grove

Last updated October 9, 2026.