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Eric San Jose Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Garden City, New York

Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule ericsanjosemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (917) 539-8693

Hours

Monday 10 AM–12:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 12–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Eric San Jose Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Taking private lessons with Eric is also a lot of fun, he is precise and concise, but also has a fabulous intellect and a depth of knowledge of people and their ways.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“It is great to be training around world class fighters, competitors, and coaches!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Personally focuses on his students being able to balance all of the benefits of traditional marital arts, sports based marital arts, and self-defense systems.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Eric San Jose Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“I’ve been training with Master Eric San Jose for a little over a year now, doing kickboxing and Taekwando.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Eric San Jose teaches at LAW MMA, the gym that is at the apex of martial arts in the US, perhaps the world.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Hands down best instructor in New York, Long Island, and now online!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Effectively teaching the techniques that translates very well in to a real world self-defense situation and systems that develop skills that apply to life overall.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I made so many new friends, i’m in great shape, and I am looking forward to learning more.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“What to expect from Eric San Jose Martial Arts: Discipline, confidence, competition, self-control, coordination, creative expression, honor, loyalty, respect, team spirit.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 3 mentions

“Personally focuses on his students being able to balance all of the benefits of traditional marital arts, sports based marital arts, and self-defense systems.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Master Eric San Jose’s vast knowledge and understanding of various disciplines allows for a unique teaching style that creates an experience that cannot be found anywhere else.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training with Master Eric San Jose for a little over a year now, doing kickboxing and Taekwando. I’m in the best shape of my life both physically and mentally. If you are looking to take your martial arts training to the next level, this is the best place for you.

★★★★★ — Angelo, Aug 2022

Nothing more than top quality world class training. Master San Jose is a high-level martial arts practitioner who is also a great teacher. A truly qualified instructor that not only possesses the technical skill, but the ability and experience to teach students of any age.

★★★★★ — Em, Feb 2024

Master Eric San Jose’s vast knowledge and understanding of various disciplines allows for a unique teaching style that creates an experience that cannot be found anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Gianna, Mar 2025

When I first met Eric San Jose, he was the National Forms Champion. His forms were , and are,beautiful to watch, combining strength, power, and grace. His teaching incorporates a variety of martial arts styles and techniques.

★★★★★ — Robert, Jun 2020

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Your first muay thai class at Eric San Jose 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Eric San Jose Martial Arts

1 Commercial Ave, Garden City, NY11530

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