8 Tribe Muay Thai, San Diego CA

I was introduced to Muay Thai in 2011 and Ronnie was my trainer back then in North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness gym in Australia. The fighting skills, fundamentals and the mind set I have developed was tremendous and the best opening gate into the world of martial arts. He is definitely the most successful trainer I have ever met. He moved to California 8 years ago and it is a pleasure to visit him today in San Diego and watch the high level of performance. For everyone who lives here in San Diego and loves martial arts, I would highly recommend using this opportunity and learn from this master of Muay Thai as much as you can.
The 1st photo was in 2014, the 2nd is today (2023)

Been with Ronnie for two years. Learning the skills, discipline and mental toughness made a profound impact on my life

8 Tribe is an awesome, welcoming Muay Thai gym that takes people from all skill levels and works with them to be the best they can be.

I personally started out back in 2021with 0 Muay Thai experience and have found 8 Tribe to be a great family that helps each member thrive under the tutelage of Ronnie, a committed and skilled instructor.

Whether you want an intense workout, a chance to push yourself or even wanting to get in the ring as a fighter, do yourself a favor and check out 8 Tribe!

Training at 8 Tribe Muay Thai with coach Ronnie Najjar has been a life-changing privilege for me. Ronnie's exceptional coaching and authentic Muay Thai experience made me fall in love with the sport in just a few sessions. He is a top-notch coach who pays meticulous attention to detail and is incredibly patient with all levels.

What sets 8 Tribe apart is the fantastic sense of community. Everyone is supportive, and the gym is a safe and welcoming space where nobody is trying to hurt one another. Ronnie provides individualized feedback and specific tips on how to improve, which is incredibly helpful. His wealth of experience as a fighter also provides invaluable insights and techniques that you won't find anywhere else.

Since I started training at 8 Tribe Muay Thai, my life has been transformed. I've gained confidence, discipline, and a new passion for fitness. Whether you're interested in taking Muay Thai seriously and potentially competing or just looking to learn the sport, improve your skills, or get a great workout, I highly recommend checking out 8 Tribe Muay Thai. Thank you, Ronnie, and the 8 Tribe family, for providing an incredible and life-changing training experience.

Ronnie is the best! Classes are the perfect mix of technique, conditioning, and application. On my first day, Ronnie promised me I would get a good workout and learn something and he’s kept his promise every class. I highly recommend 8 tribe Muay Thai no matter what your experience level or goals are!

My private sessions with Ronnie were an amazing experience that I highly recommend to my friends and family. I always wanted to box and he showed me techniques that were easy to pick up and I had a great time punching and kicking. If you are looking for a different kind of training to burn fat and build muscle this is the way to go. Can't wait to be back in the ring.

I started training with Ronnie because my boyfriend had been training with him for almost a year. Every time he would come back from training he would be in the best mood and so happy. He started showing me some moves and invited me to join him. Ronnie allowed me to join a session and I was hooked! I must admit I was hesitant at first as a female to start training but Ronnie is a true professional and made me feel 100% confident and comfortable. I've never been in a confrontation or fight but at this point feel confident I'd be able to protect and defend myself if needed! I never in my life would have imagined that I'd be training Muay Thai but am so grateful I am. I can't think of a better way to build my confidence, strength, and conditioning!

I had wanted to train and study the art of Muay Thai for many years but every year passed by and I never started because life was "too busy" or some other excuse. At 41 I was sure I was too old to start but took the leap of faith and am beyond grateful that I did. Ronnie has been an excellent coach and mentor. He helped me build my confidence and slowly develop me by layering on more and more technique to progressively improve my abilities. I always feel challenged but never beyond my capabilities even though sometimes I know he pushes me to grow and tests my limits. Hands down I would recommend training with him to anyone. He focuses on training efficiently with an emphasis on avoiding injury. We've trained at other gyms and it felt more like a profit factory with little to no focus on the individual and their unique needs. I met Ronnie unexpectedly and I am grateful that I was lucky enough to embark on this journey with him as my guide! It's been so great that my girlfriend joined me about 8 months ago and it's been a great bonding experience! Best mental and physical challenge I've been lucky enough to embrace.

Ronnie is one the best one-on-one trainers I’ve ever worked with. His clear and concise teaching has enabled me to increase and sharpen my skills as a martial artist. After a lot of research I felt like I had found the ideal place. For anyone even remotely interested in taking up a striking sport, I can’t recommend 8Tribe enough.

I came out to San Diego for work and wanted to get into some form of boxing in my spare time. I came across Ronnie at 8 Tribe and learned about Muay Thai and couldn’t have had a better experience. Ronnie truly knows his stuff and cares about teaching you the proper way of things and you have fun doing it. I only got to train with him for 8 months but I learned a lot and can say I’m a more confident and stronger fighter. I highly recommend training here

Ronnie is hands down the best muay thai coach around. He's got years of fighting and coaching experience as well as passion to pass on everything he's learned to others. From completely new to seasoned fighters there's a program for you. I've known and trained with Ronnie and 8 Tribe since 2015 and I am constantly impressed by his program.
Training is always highly professional, very personable, and the environment is lively and friendly during every class. Class sizes vary, but even at the most busy there's a good amount of personal attention given to each person training. The private lessons range from highly technical to brutal workouts and are also fantastic. The dedication to safely training is also very prominent be it during pad work, bag work, or hard sparring.
I wouldn't want to train with any other coach.