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THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego
San Diego

The Arena is San Diego's largest combat sports facility — 27,000 square feet, 5 separate training areas, 100+ weekly classes, and a coaching staff with an average of 20+ years of experience. Disciplines include Boxing, FMA, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. Muay Thai is taught by Steve Marcione and James Ewton. The scale is a strength — beginners, hobbyists, and pros all train under one roof — but the gym is decidedly not a pure Muay Thai specialist. Some reviewers have noted contract/billing concerns with the third-party billing provider (ABC).

Rating 4.8 (1347)
Location Midway District
Level Beginner;Intermediate;Advanced;Pro

About the Gym

The Arena is the most significant combat sports facility in San Diego by raw scale — 27,000 square feet, 5 separate training areas, 8,000 square feet of mats, 35 heavy bags, 2 competition rings, and 100+ classes weekly. Disciplines covered: Boxing, Filipino Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. The Muay Thai program is led by Steve Marcione and James Ewton. Other notable coaches include Xande Ribeiro (BJJ), Joe Vargas (Boxing), and Zibi Piec (Judo). The gym hosts pro fight camps including names like Baby Joe Taimanglo, Ulises Sierra, and Adrian Morilla. For a Muay Thai student, The Arena offers excellent professional-level training but is not a specialist Muay Thai gym. If you want a single discipline taught by a Thai-credentialed coach in a small focused setting, this is not it. If you want a large training community with access to multiple disciplines and high-level pros, The Arena is the strongest multi-discipline option in San Diego. Note: multiple recent reviews mention difficulty with the third-party billing company (ABC) requiring certified mail for cancellation and a $50 cancellation fee. Read the contract terms carefully.

Class Schedule

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Pricing

Pricing on request

Head Coach

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Steve Marcione & James Ewton (Muay Thai)

Muay Thai / Kickboxing Coaches

The Arena employs multiple coaches with 20+ years experience each. Steve Marcione and James Ewton lead the Muay Thai/Kickboxing program. Other senior coaches include Xande Ribeiro (BJJ), Joe Vargas (Boxing), and Zibi Piec (Judo).