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Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Antonio, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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 jiu-jitsusyndicate.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 210-343-2524

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 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 Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“A very diverse group of beginners to advanced partners of various sizes and genders.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 11 mentions

“I also checked out their affiliates that were much closer to my home (SA jiujitsu) and that location had an awesome kids program that was very well attended.”

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🥊 Sparring

“The professors and coaches take the time to explain concepts clearly and ensure everyone’s safety when rolling or sparring.”

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🔓 Open Gym 3 mentions

“The open mat was very well attended and i even got to attend some trial classes free of charge.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“Whether you’re looking for a great workout, a mental outlet, or a place for your kids to develop both physical and emotional strength, this is it.”

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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 Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 16 mentions

“I also checked out their affiliates that were much closer to my home (SA jiujitsu) and that location had an awesome kids program that was very well attended.”

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🏟️ MMA

“For the adult classes—whether it’s gi, no-gi jiujitsu, MMA, or judo—my experience has been nothing short of excellent.”

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🤼 Judo

“For the adult classes—whether it’s gi, no-gi jiujitsu, MMA, or judo—my experience has been nothing short of excellent.”

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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 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“The coaches are patient, highly knowledgeable, and teach according to each student’s level.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Professors Chris and Edgar and their team of coaches succeed in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that is also tough as nails.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 18 mentions

“Professors Chris and Edgar and their team of coaches succeed in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that is also tough as nails.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“I was looking to avoid a commercialized gym, uniform requirements, year contracts, bans on cross training, fees for belt testing and non-traditional belt systems.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I also checked out their affiliates that were much closer to my home (SA jiujitsu) and that location had an awesome kids program that was very well attended.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for an inclusive gym with a strong sense of community and elite-level competition, this is the place!”

From the reviews

This has some of the most respectable coaches in San Antonio. Incredibly safe environment, where anyone can come train and feel at home. My son started in October of 2023 and it’s been life changing for him. Big thanks to all the coaches and especially the owners for running such a wonderful establishment.

★★★★★ — Mariah, May 2024

If you’re looking for an inclusive gym with a strong sense of community and elite-level competition, this is the place! My daughter and I started training here about three months ago, and this sport has truly changed our lives. The kids’ classes are fun, interactive, and packed with functional jiujitsu techniques.

★★★★★ — Xavier, Aug 2025

I love the staff. Chris and edgar were so welcoming and it was a very refreshing culture of training and class scheduling. All the instructors were top notch and are true martial artists. The open mat was very well attended and i even got to attend some trial classes free of charge.

★★★★★ — Kenji, Sep 2024

Atmosphere is awesome and Open mats on Saturdays is a great place to get real respectful training, Professors and Coaches are super welcoming to all, and always willing to help and share. Environment is clean, safe and bathrooms and showers are amazing!!! Thank you for your hospitality.

★★★★★ — Jasmin, Aug 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate

Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate

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 Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate

21025 Encino Commons Ste 109, San Antonio, TX78259

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