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Delaware Dragon Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Newark, Delaware
Plan your first class
- 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 4–7) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule delawaredragonma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 302-453-8575
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”
“Now he is in high school with friends and is learning more and more how to handle the world around him.”
“I definitely recommend taking classes here to learn, grow, get in shape, relieve stress, and again have fun!”
“It's because they take it seriously and teach me all kinds of self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”
“The 30 min classes are perfect and they are building self confidence along with burning energy and learning the basics of karate and martial arts.”
What members say
“Great coaches and atmosphere for kids to learn martial arts and develop their confidence.”
“My family and I are forever grateful for services offered to Jordan.”
“I appreciate the instructors teaching not only martial arts, but also work ethic, mental focus, attention to detail, and respect for instructors and students.”
“All 3 of my kids have been going for few years now & love seeing their skills growing.”
“I appreciate the instructors teaching not only martial arts, but also work ethic, mental focus, attention to detail, and respect for instructors and students.”
From the reviews
Great place. My 5 year old goes here, and we both love it. Great instructors, excellent curriculum, and a nice facility. I appreciate the instructors teaching not only martial arts, but also work ethic, mental focus, attention to detail, and respect for instructors and students.
I've wanted to train in martial arts since I was a kid, and I finally have had the opportunity at Delaware Dragon. It would be hard for an experience to live up to expectations like that, but Delaware Dragon has exceeded them. The instructors are excellent; even guest instructors are top-notch.
Words straight from my 8 year old who is a white belt member of the traditional class: "I love going to Delaware dragons. It's because they take it seriously and teach me all kinds of self defense. Miss Becca and Master Sean are really good teachers.
My kids started a few months ago. The 30 min classes are perfect and they are building self confidence along with burning energy and learning the basics of karate and martial arts. They are on their second belt and get very excited to get to the next level belt. Sean and Becca are both amazing with the little ones.
New to muay thai? Start at Delaware Dragon Martial Arts
Delaware Dragon Martial Arts 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 Delaware Dragon Martial Arts
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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