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American Kickboxing Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Jose, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–65) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule americankickboxingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 225-9000
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The trainers are very knowledgeable and are welcoming to new students, as I was brand new here today.”
“Most importantly my son is having fun, getting a good workout, learning real fighting techniques and also being disciplined.”
“Our daughter loved seeing many of the fighters she saw on TV there at AKA , it was a constant reminder that hard work pays off.”
Other martial arts here
“I took a kickboxing class, it was a lot of fun!”
“My 7 yr old has been taking MMA classes here for the last 2 months.”
What members say
“My daughter is 4 and loves it here, the coach is amazing with kids.”
“Shout out to the wonderful Mrs M for the amazing hospitality and warm welcoming that was given to me and my son.”
“Shout out to the wonderful Mrs M for the amazing hospitality and warm welcoming that was given to me and my son.”
“I've always wanted to visit this legendary gym and lend support to current and former champions and most of all show support to Cain.”
“My daughter is 4 and loves it here, the coach is amazing with kids.”
“Our daughter loved seeing many of the fighters she saw on TV there at AKA , it was a constant reminder that hard work pays off.”
From the reviews
Most reviews are from people outside the US and just saying they wish to be here. Well I'll be going in tomorrow to see the place for my two kids. I'll update Update. My two kids are now attending four days per week. The coach is hard and I like that because they will learn discipline.
1.) Anyone here complaining that you aren’t receiving a Hollywood welcome when you walk in the door, remember this is a place to train, to fight, to discipline mentally and physically. This place is 100% mindset ready. You want the feel goods? Go to Gracie and basically have your kid get an extended recess.
I am a gym owner in Washington DC. I train professional fighters and I often come to this place with my fighters to prepare for high level fights. The level of instruction is world class and if you live in San Jose you need to take full advantage of the opportunity to train with team that has accomplished so much in…
The facility here is amazing. The trainers are very knowledgeable and are welcoming to new students, as I was brand new here today. I had a great session and will definitely come back.
New to muay thai? Start at American Kickboxing Academy
American Kickboxing Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at American Kickboxing Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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