Saekson’s Muay Thai

Having trained in many different gyms/​martial arts schools in many parts of the world, I can honestly say Saekson’s Muay Thai is a martial arts gem tucked away in the Valley but becoming famous worldwide for upholding a high standard of excellence in Muay Thai.
The attitude of the gym is excellent and welcoming to both seasoned vets looking to sharpen their weapons for war, or newbies curious about entering the world of martial arts.
Coach Julio is a wealth of knowledge and inspires his students with a refreshing no frills but laid back attitude.
There are no egos at this place and there is a great sense of community at this gym. Which is honestly refreshing in this day and age of MMA and traditional Mcdojos trying to make a quick buck rather than provide a place where students can learn, grow, and improve themselves.
Also one of the biggest hallmarks I look for in finding the right place to train is the amount of ACTIVITY you see at a gym.
A gym with little to no activity is a gym that in my opinion has become stagnant, complacent, and comfortable with what it has become. It no longer desires to better itself and improve. All traits that are detrimental to the growth of a martial artist and really people in general.
That is not the case here at Saekson’s.
Whether it’s the competitive team of amateur and pro fighters who can be seen fighting in everything from local events to even the UFC, energetic classes, or simply enthusiastic students putting in work before, during and after classes the activity at Saekson’s is infectious and truly inspires and motivates you to get better.
I highly recommend this gym! Plus the prices are reasonable and affordable and really can’t be beat, which is honestly something to consider since nowadays many places charge an arm and a leg.

Hands down best gym in the area. Training for all types of skill level, everyone from beginner’s to mma & may Thai pros. Weather your looking for just cardio or to looking to get top level training for a fight, saeksons is the place to be!

The spirit of MMA is here: humility. These are the realist dudes anywhere and tons of pros practice and condition here. I’ve been to other muy thai gyms that are dang douchey and this is not the case here. Julio is awesome and Thursday nights it goes down in this dojo! 5 stars would recommend to all walks of life and levels.

This place is amazing !!! The environment laid back everyone is friendly and helping. Doesn’t matter if your not a pro they will help you and guide you. Everyone is welcoming ! T

I think is strong GYM and good but is so expensive i wish they lower the price for the first month so we can train i’m so sad

I did my first personal training session yesterday with Coach Julio Trana Sr. & it was great! I so happy I made the decision to sign up.
Coach explained everything to me in the way I was able to understand quickly. I don’t think I’ve broken a sweat or had a better workout, ever.
I woke up this morning feeling that good workout soreness, and surprisingly I saw some muscle progress in my arms already.
I found myself «practicing» what I learned and Yep, i am officially addicted. Haha! Thank you Coach & Saekson Muay Thai! I can’t wait for my next session this week!

Fantastic coaches. A nice, clean facility with everything you need, including plenty of parking! Also, plenty of highly experienced students and fighters both pro and amateur that are more than willing to help those less experienced, like myself. Very welcoming community of men and women that make you feel right at home. As someone new to Muy Thai I didn’t feel intimidated at all. There’s a wide variety of skill levels, and ages. The instruction and drilling is technical, this is the place to go if you are serious about MMA and Muy Thai. I could go on, and on. Just a great place and I’m really happy I found it.

I trained here once about a year and a half ago. The instruction provided here is very thorough along with an intense workout, which I love. I met some really nice people here as well. Hopefully I can someday come back and train here again.

Best place for Muay Thai. Julio is a awesome instructor, always has his team ready to fight. If you’re a Muay Thai or MMA fighter, willing to put in work, Julio is the man to go see. But if you’re not fighter and you’re looking to get in shape, lose weight and learn some Muay Thai, this place will make sweat and lose more weight then you excepted.

I joined this Gym 3 years ago and I must say my favorite day of the week is now Monday. The beginning of the week so I may learn something new to work on for the entire week and improve my skills. Very good environment everyone is friendly and helpful. Just be ready to work!

The other fighters understand your starting out and help you out in any way they can. Seriously I’ve never met a friendlier group of people (:

Let me begin by saying I have absolutely no experience at other gyms and therefore can’t compare. I’ve also never trained or even got into a fight in my life.
With all of that said, I can’t say enough good things about this place. I’m a skinny lanky dude and when I saw pictures of all the people who fight here, I was super intimidated. The stereotypical «MMA Guy» after all is the complete opposite of me!
I have been greeted with so much kindness and camaraderie, and though I am still probably terrible, Julio and everyone else has taken me under their wing and helped me tremendously. So far, nobody I’ve met is the stereotypical MMA Guy at all. Everyone is gregarious and really kind. No one rolls their eyes when they are partnered with me and everybody just wants to help.
I’ve definitely worked out and trained in a lot of different ways. I’ve done circuit training for a while, lifted weights, and did yoga for a bunch of years. This is by far my favorite of all of those. You get an insane workout, will feel muscles you didn’t even know existed, and stay engaged the whole time (as opposed to running… just my opinion. :)
This place also turns out a lot of really good fighters that constantly compete. It certainly doesn’t have to be a route you go, but it’s just good to know that their instruction is top notch and competitive enough for that.
Like I said, I have no basis of comparison to other gyms, but for the first time fighter I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.

Me and my brother have both trained at this gym. Saekson’s Muay Thai has come a long way and its great to see it grow. If your looking to be a fighter, get in shape, or just learn a Martial Art there’s no better place to go in the San Fernando Valley. This place will definitely kick your ass into shape.

Best gym in socal, great atmosphere and awesome staff, you can come here and feel motivated and ready to change your life I miss this place so much wish I could go back!

THIS GYM GOES HARD!
Not for the faint hearted, weak, or scared. If you sign up for a Muay Thai class, you WILL get your ass-​kicked!
I’m no stranger to kickboxing, Muay Thai, or high intensity strength training circuits, but Julio (owner and instructor) took the physical conditioning to the next level! One hour and 30 minutes of killer core, thigh, and arm strengthening routines…
The best thing about this gym is that it’s owned by a tight-​knit family, so you get the individual personal attention you need and they aren’t trying to sell you endless memberships, packages, etc.
All you get here is honesty, motivation, and encouragement from real fighters. They’ve even trained instructors from other big franchise gyms and MMA fighters who’ve gone pro.
Be sure to take advantage of their open gym days/​weeks and try out a class for free!

Coaches are friendly and treat you like family. Took my daughter and she felt right at home. Definitely recommend this gym.

There is no other gym I have been to that makes me sweat like Saekson Muay thai. So much motivation in that gym, from the coach to the students. Everyone is respectful and with no egos which makes it always comfortable to be around !! I highly recommend this place and not to mention great prices!

A gym full of bad ass fighters with no ego’s! This gym is about making you a better person! Great place to get back into shape or to become a pro fighter for both females and males alike. Unlike most «MMA gyms» females are more than welcome here and can kick your butt to boot! I! if your looking for a chill place with no pressure to fight this will be your gym

Best gym around. Friendly, loyal and real people. Family environment. Great coaches and bad ass fighters. The place to go!!!

Van nuys Mma is a great gym to train at wether it be for learning self defense getting into shape or if you are looking to compete. I have been training there for more than a year and I can say I wouldn’t want to train anywhere else. The environment is very inviting and the people are friendly. The coaches are very detailed into teaching the proper techniques. Everyone is always willing to help eachother grow and improve every day. Overall this is a great gym to be at, and I highly recommend and invite anyone who is looking for a quality place to train.