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First State Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Dover, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (302) 450-2600
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From the perspective of an absolute beginner with no prior experience in any physically competitive sport, I am grateful a friend of mine referred me to FSMA!”
“First State Martial Arts teaches Brazilian Gracie styled jiu jitsu every Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1800 for kids and 1900 for adult self defense and competition.”
“Change your life by joining this loving community of capable and competent men and women.”
“First State Martial Arts teaches Brazilian Gracie styled jiu jitsu every Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1800 for kids and 1900 for adult self defense and competition.”
Other martial arts here
“First State Martial Arts teaches Brazilian Gracie styled jiu jitsu every Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1800 for kids and 1900 for adult self defense and competition.”
What members say
“From the perspective of an absolute beginner with no prior experience in any physically competitive sport, I am grateful a friend of mine referred me to FSMA!”
“The people are kind and supportive, our coaches are personable, and the atmosphere is conductive for learning every aspect of BJJ!”
“First State Martial Arts teaches Brazilian Gracie styled jiu jitsu every Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1800 for kids and 1900 for adult self defense and competition.”
“The staff was friendly and professional at all times and provided a clean environment.”
From the reviews
This gym has such a great atmosphere. Everyone is extremely approachable and enthusiastic about their craft. Never met such a wonderful group of people. Their classes are great for a wide range of experience levels from brand new to advanced practitioners. The coaches are extremely talented and humble.
Great MMA and BJJ studio! Especially for the little ones, I've had my boys going here for a couple months and they are learning new technique everyday. Highly recommend coming here and giving it a shot. From experienced to beginner it's a great opportunity. Also this is a gracie jujitsu gym
From the perspective of an absolute beginner with no prior experience in any physically competitive sport, I am grateful a friend of mine referred me to FSMA! The people are kind and supportive, our coaches are personable, and the atmosphere is conductive for learning every aspect of BJJ!
Been here for 4 years ever since I was 14 years old. Everyone is super friendly here and I’ve seen people who never compete and just go for a workout and that’s fine because the coaches don’t pressure people to compete unless they want too, but I have also seen some amazing competitors amongst the coaches and students.
New to muay thai? Start at First State Martial Arts
First State Martial Arts 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 First State 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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