Carrillo Muay Thai - Boxing K1 Kick Boxing Santa Ana Orange County

BACKGROUND: I have never done Muay Thai, never kicked a pad nor sparred. I solely joined this gym because I wanted to learn how to defend myself, learn how to fight if I ever needed to and to boost my confidence as well as make me stronger. I wanted to challenge myself to my limit. I came blindly with no experience in any Martial Art. I called Coach Jean one day during my lunch break at work and we talked and he was straight forward that this isn’t your typical 24HR fitness gym nor a cardio class. This is Muay Thai! I went to check it out after work and instantly knew what I getting myself into but also the energy and students were very welcoming that I knew I was going to like it. My first day was “sparring day” (I didn’t know so you can already imagine how I felt) I’m some skinny dude with no experience about to spar with some killers & not knowing anything but it all went well. Got a little black eye no biggie (: but I had fun and loved it. We don’t sugarcoat anything at CMT. You will get punched so be prepared and receive some bruises!! I highly recommend coming to this gym. I’ve been coming to the gym for a week as of today and I can say I enjoy it very much and love the atmosphere and energy that CMT has. I use to train at UFCGym and I can say this gym is way better. The Training here is physically and mentally demanding but not impossible. You have to have the right mentality when you come in.This gym is Muay Thai represented but that doesn’t mean you have to fight in Muay Thai to train here (You don’t need to be a fighter to train like one) You can come to get a good workout (but this isn’t your typical 24hr fitness type of gym) you WILL sweat, get bruises and some bumps & you’ll learn the art of Muay Thai. The students here are the most humble and kindest students with a mind of a champion and their willingness to want to help you is incredible and makes you feel more at ease because you’re not alone, we all start somewhere. If you don’t know anything ASK QUESTIONS! No one will judge you but just make some jokes so come with thick skin! Don’t take it personal- it’s all in good fun & lastly, your partner will help you and correct you on a move because at CMT we build each other up, not down. Truly an honor to train beside them because the devotion and determination they transpire is a motivation to keep moving forward. This is a team and it feels great to be a part of it- they are very welcoming and are true to the slogan Coach Jean implements (No Ego, No Attitude) truly that transpires at the gym. We all are trying to improve and we need eachother to do so. We are a team. Coach Jean is the best coach out there solely because his philosophy as a coach is different from most. This isn’t your typical gym, there’s no BS here and we are very straight forward. No Contract and No Fee. Come check it out!