Authentic Muay Thai
in San Diego

Learn Muay Thai from the ground up

How to Start Training

If You’re New to Muay Thai

Start with a private session to learn the fundamentals and get comfortable before continuing with the full Beginner Program or joining group classes.
Most beginners start here.

If You Have Experience

If you already have experience, you're welcome to join our All Levels Muay Thai class and jump straight into training.

What Our Students Say

“Ronnie catches every detail and truly cares about your progress. I’ve trained at different gyms, and 8 Tribe is on another level.”

-Nick U.

“Ronnie’s attention to detail and discipline are unmatched. You won’t just learn how to fight, you’ll grow as a person.”

-Mathew H.

“His expertise and patience are unmatched. A true mastermind who’s traveled the world to perfect his craft.”

-Robert A.

“It’s taken me years to find a coach like Ronnie Najjar. Most gyms focus on fitness, not skill. Ronnie gives you both.”

-Mark B.

Training Options

  • Two people practicing martial arts in a boxing ring, one sparring partner is a man with a shaved head wearing a black tank top and gray shorts, and the other is a woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and yellow boxing gloves. They are engaged in a close combat stance.

    Beginner Program


    8 × 45-minute private sessions to build a solid foundation in Muay Thai.
    For complete beginners.

  • Technical Muay Thai pad work at 8Tribe San Diego—small-group training session.

    Muay Thai Classes


    Small-group technical Muay Thai training.
    For students with a basic foundation.

About Ronnie Najjar

Muay Thai coach since 2004. Former professional fighter. 30 years experience in combat sports.

Background & Experience:

  • Coaching Muay Thai since 2004

  • Former professional fighter with 24 bouts across Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing.

  • Ranked #3 Australian Cruiserweight by World Muay Thai Council

  • Trained and taught internationally across 30+ countries on five continents, including Thailand, Japan, Brazil, and Australia.

Two men practicing boxing in a gym, one with a shaved head wearing a shirt that says 'TRIBE' and black gloves, the other with short hair wearing a black athletic shirt and boxing gloves, training with focus.

CONTACT

Have a question? Text Ronnie 619 793 6781