About
Steel MMA Martial Arts Programs offers Kids Muay Thai for ages 8-12 and Teen Muay Thai for ages 13-17. Teen Muay Thai classes are coach supervised and structured, with fundamentals, controlled partner drilling, pad work, conditioning, and cool-down. The kids trial includes a free 3-day pass, and parents are told to bring comfy workout clothes and a water bottle.
Programs
- Kids Muay Thai — Ages 8-12
- Teen Muay Thai — Ages 13-17 · Teen Muay Thai in San Diego. Classes are coach supervised, structured, and focused on fundamentals, controlled partner drilling, pad work, conditioning, and cool-down.
- Adult Beginner Muay Thai — Ages 18+ · Adult beginner Muay Thai is listed on the site.
- Adult Intermediate/Advanced Muay Thai — Ages 18+ · Adult intermediate/advanced Muay Thai is listed on the site.
- Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 18+ · Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is listed on the site.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
About the provider
Steel MMA opened in 2016. The site says it was built on the idea that authentic combat sports experience should be available to everyone. It also says coaches have worked with professional athletes and trained students who have competed at national and world championship levels across Muay Thai, Kickboxing, BJJ, and MMA, including athletes who have performed in the UFC, Bellator, InvictaFC, Glory Kickboxing, Lion Fight, IFMA, World Games, OneFC, and more. The site says hundreds of San Diego residents train here, the average student has trained here for over 4 years, and nearly 10% of students coach at other facilities in San Diego.
Kids trial offer is a free 3-day pass. Teen classes are structured, coach supervised at every moment, and full contact is only done with students that choose to compete; competing is never required or pressured. Parents may stay and watch kids classes or leave. Teens start with zero experience at the fundamentals.
What families say
“Best gym I’ve ever walked into -and I was terrified my first day.” — Mark
“Professional coaches. No elitist vibe. Just good people who love the sport” — Mimi
“I’ve been wanting to try Muay Thai for 10 years. Wish I’d found Steel 10 years ago.” — Steve
Last updated October 9, 2026.
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