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FightCraft
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 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 fightcraft.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 896-4206
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9–10 AM |
The classes they run
“They have a beginners program meant to teach you the basics which not all places do.”
“My partner trains at Fightcraft, and he's able to take our kids along, which is super convenient with our busy/different schedules.”
“Came in one day to tour the place and ended up taking a sparring class that day and I loved it.”
“I have had the opportunity to compete in tournaments, attend seminars with world-renowned martial artists, and even become an instructor myself.”
“Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals.”
“Everybody is so friendly and helpful and you learn a lot of practical self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I also have a child in the kids classes and David the kickboxing Coach along with Coach Pat are phenomenal.”
“They also offer BJJ classes with coach Elias in the mornings and evenings.”
“Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals.”
What members say
“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and passionate about wanting you to learn the craft correctly and efficiently.”
“In my experience training here for the last few months I can say it’s always a welcoming and friendly environment when I come in to train.”
“The gym is really family-friendly and actually encourages parents to bring their little ones, so you don’t have to skip a class just because you have kids.”
“The classes are meant to be challenging enough to push you to get better and want to get better all while learning fighting techniques that you can apply in competitions.”
“The camaraderie and sense of belonging that I feel when I walk through the doors of the gym are truly invaluable and make all the hard work and sweat worth it.”
“Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals.”
From the reviews
Came in one day to tour the place and ended up taking a sparring class that day and I loved it. They have a beginners program meant to teach you the basics which not all places do.
I have been a member for over 7 years now, and I can honestly say that it has changed my life in ways I never thought possible. Not only have they helped me become a better martial artist, but they have also helped me become a better person overall.
This is a great place to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Coach Murph is one of the best if not the best BJJ coach around. Everybody is so friendly and helpful and you learn a lot of practical self defense. The competition team ,“MURPHJITSU” , is legit and they do extremely well in high level competitions all over!
This place is awesome! The environment is very laid back and the people are great. I had no prior striking experience before my first class but that was no problem at all. Coach Josh broke everything down so it was easy for me to pick up on things quickly!
New to muay thai? Start at FightCraft
FightCraft 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 FightCraft
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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