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John Jakubcanin - Muay Thai Instructor
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Little River, South Carolina
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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- Phone (517) 285-9296
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“He makes if fun for us and then other times pushes us out of our comfort zone to become better fighters.”
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What members say
“He makes if fun for us and then other times pushes us out of our comfort zone to become better fighters.”
From the reviews
To Jon Myers I’ve trained with JJ and had a very different experience. He’s a solid coach who pushes his students hard because fighting and striking are hard. This isn’t meant to be easy or comfortable, and not everyone responds well to that level of intensity.
My son and I receive training from John. He displays the perfect balance between taking it serious and also being forgiving to us a casual beginners. He makes if fun for us and then other times pushes us out of our comfort zone to become better fighters.
I have to admit that I was surprised to find a high end Muay-Thai coach like JJ in this area instead of coaching professionals in one of the big cities. You literally will not be able to find a better martial arts instructor.
Your first muay thai class at John Jakubcanin - Muay Thai Instructor
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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