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Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
4.9 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Chester Township, Ohio
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
- 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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jgmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-443-2048
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 1:30–4 pm |
The classes they run
“What can be very nerve racking experience for someone to walk through the door of a martial arts gym for the first time they make it a great experience.”
“Combined with his experience at the highest levels as a fighter and a coach, I could not ask for a better gym for myself and my son.”
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“Combined with his experience at the highest levels as a fighter and a coach, I could not ask for a better gym for myself and my son.”
“Whether you’re here to get fit, learn self-defense, or just find a community that genuinely cares this place will change your life.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“Jorge is one of the best MMA coaches in the world, we need him way more than he needs us.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
What members say
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“The environment is professional, disciplined, and welcoming — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter.”
“The staff are incredibly friendly and have always been happy to help manage my membership with my constantly shifting schedule between college and gig work.”
“He is very motivational and every time I’ve gotten a chance to learn from him he teaches very effective techniques that I can put to use immediately.”
“My daughter is in the kids BJJ where her discipline and confidence has soared!”
“Combined with his experience at the highest levels as a fighter and a coach, I could not ask for a better gym for myself and my son.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for a coach that will challenge you to be the best version of yourself, look no further. Professor Jorge is a UFC pioneer and an amazing coach able to see what is holding you back in your martial arts journey. He and the staff will encourage you to get better with EVERY repetition and practice.
After experiencing other gyms around the Cincinnati area, I can say for certain that if you are SERIOUS about martial arts, competing or just wanting to be pushed to your limits and grow as a person, this is the gym for you. This is not the gym for you if you are sensitive and not willing to be corrected.
Professor Gurgel and Reeves (as well as the entire JGMMA coaching staff) are absolutely second to none. From the moment you walk in the door you will be greeted with enthusiasm, respect, and the drive to work hard. I had been training for only a short time when I moved to Cincinnati and visited JGMMA.
Jorge Gurgel is an amazing jiu jiujitsu instructor. He is very motivational and every time I’ve gotten a chance to learn from him he teaches very effective techniques that I can put to use immediately. He has trained several UFC fighters who are known for there amazing ground game, so you know his techniques work!
New to muay thai? Start at Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester 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 Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
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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