805 Kickboxing

805 Kickboxing operates on West Main Street in Santa Maria, California, delivering striking instruction centered on Muay Thai and cardio kickboxing. The gym was established by co-owners Mario and DJ, who both hold certification as Kru under Kru Doc Docto, an instructor with decades of martial arts and collegiate background in Thailand. Training emphasizes proper mechanics, partner cooperation, and physical conditioning. The curriculum accommodates participants of varying backgrounds across group workouts and one-on-one private sessions. Adult classes integrate the art of eight limbs, combining punches, elbows, kicks, and knee strikes through focused pad work, heavy bag drills, and conditioning exercises. Youth training is organized through the Lil Kickers program, introducing children ages five to twelve to martial arts fundamentals in an encouraging setting. Sparring is strictly optional and scheduled after regular class periods, prioritizing controlled power and technical execution over force. The gym also maintains a competition team with fighters active in amateur Muay Thai tournaments as well as mixed martial arts competitions.