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Muay Thai Classes in San Jose, CA
San Jose has 5 muay thai gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
American Kickboxing Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
FightCraft
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Dark Horse Gym
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Flow Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai San Jose
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Smash Gyms San Jose
4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in San Jose
1 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- American Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (193)
- FightCraft ★★★★★ 4.8 (139)
- Dark Horse Gym ★★★★★ 4.7 (47)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- American Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (193)
- FightCraft ★★★★★ 4.8 (139)
- Dark Horse Gym ★★★★★ 4.7 (47)
Kids & teen muay thai in San Jose
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- American Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (193)
- FightCraft ★★★★★ 4.8 (139)
- Dark Horse Gym ★★★★★ 4.7 (47)
Muay thai in San Jose: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in San Jose?
- Most San Jose gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any San Jose gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 5 gyms in San Jose advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including American Kickboxing Academy, FightCraft, Dark Horse Gym. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in San Jose?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 San Jose gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in San Jose?
- Yes — 5 San Jose gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.