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John Wai Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 508 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Plantation, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule johnwaimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 382-2228
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From the very first day I brought my son to John Wai Martial Arts Academy, I could tell that discipline is a core value in everything they do.”
“Instructors and all staff are incredibly friendly and take the time to welcome you and explain everything from procedures to proper technique.”
“I highly recommend John Wai Martial Arts Academy to any parent who wants to help their child develop discipline, respect for others, focus, confidence, and self-defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“The kickboxing class , is more fitness based according to them, but they still help teach you form and teach you proper technique.”
“We first tried BJJ with my son a couple of years ago, but he didn’t take to it at the time—maybe he just wasn’t ready.”
“John Wai MMA has truly become a family environment for our son and all the other families who consider this place home.”
What members say
“Not only do i have the best coaches, but this gym is a great family, no need to look anywhere else, john wai is the place to be!”
“From the very first day I brought my son to John Wai Martial Arts Academy, I could tell that discipline is a core value in everything they do.”
“Instructors and all staff are incredibly friendly and take the time to welcome you and explain everything from procedures to proper technique.”
“Instructors and all staff are incredibly friendly and take the time to welcome you and explain everything from procedures to proper technique.”
“2 week trial for 15 bucks is a great way to get a vibe for the classes.”
“If a child is very active they find a way to help that child focus, if a child is sad they identify it and take the child aside to have a conversation with them.”
From the reviews
Its not everyday that someone wakes up and decides to train in a martial art. The day I decided to go through with john wai and start my membership, my life has changed for the better physically and mentally.
The best investment I’ve made for my tween. I knew nothing about martial arts before we joined the gym and 10 months later I’m so happy we did. My tween has grown stronger, more confident, more motivated, and self-regulated. The benefits have carried over into her home life & personal development.
I’ve been at John Wai Martial Arts for about a year now and it’s been an incredible experience. Every coach here is dedicated and truly cares about their students. Over the past year, I’ve grown so much not just as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner but as a person.
Started 8 months ago. 2 week trial for 15 bucks is a great way to get a vibe for the classes. Now I'm hooked, doing 6-10 classes a week. I got my kids started, too. Being able to train in different styles is awesome. The kids get a really well rounded experience. The coaches are fantastic. All with immense experience.
New to muay thai? Start at John Wai Martial Arts
John Wai 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 John Wai 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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