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Dark Horse Gym
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 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 — 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 darkhorsegymsj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 508-4496
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff is very helpful and invested in helping beginners feel comfortable while learning.”
“I also take my niece here to learn with the kids, she has become so much more coordinated since she’s been taking classes here”
“Highly recommended whether you are trying to get in shape and just hit the cardio class or you want to learn how to defend yourself in real life situations.”
“Learning new drills and movements also a lot of sparring opportunities in this gym too.”
“Great Team atmosphere 💯 and the classes are ran by the fighters, so your learning from people who have combat experience not fake trainers that watch Tik Tok videos for technique!”
Other martial arts here
“If you have a burning desire to test yourself and compete in MMA, Muay Thai or jiu-jitsu you won’t find a better Gym to elevate your body and mindset and reach your goals!”
“If you have a burning desire to test yourself and compete in MMA, Muay Thai or jiu-jitsu you won’t find a better Gym to elevate your body and mindset and reach your goals!”
What members say
“True family atmosphere in there, would 1000% recommend Coach Dave is the best.”
“Very welcoming of martial artists in all phases of their journey from novice to professional!”
“Very welcoming of martial artists in all phases of their journey from novice to professional!”
“Great Team atmosphere 💯 and the classes are ran by the fighters, so your learning from people who have combat experience not fake trainers that watch Tik Tok videos for technique!”
“Highly recommended whether you are trying to get in shape and just hit the cardio class or you want to learn how to defend yourself in real life situations.”
“Great Team atmosphere 💯 and the classes are ran by the fighters, so your learning from people who have combat experience not fake trainers that watch Tik Tok videos for technique!”
From the reviews
One of the best Fight Gym's in the South Bay! Whether you're a PRO or a Beginner you'll be welcomed. Conditioning starts at 5pm, Technique at 6pm Monday through Thursday. Grappling by 7pm (Monday/Wednesday)
Great place to train whether you're an inexperienced fighter or a PRO. Conditioning is crazy if you really want to workout. Great professional staff with 10+ years of professional experience in the fight game. Everyone has mutual respect towards others, and treats you like family.
Great facility that has everything you need, and more! The staff is very helpful and invested in helping beginners feel comfortable while learning. Overall the best martial arts gym I’ve been to.
It’s more than just a gym, we are a community. Here, we are family and take care of each other. Both coaches and teammates push you to achieve your fullest potential!
New to muay thai? Start at Dark Horse Gym
Dark Horse Gym comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Dark Horse Gym
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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