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Muay Thai Academy

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Santa Clara, California

Muay Thai gym

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Muay Thai Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

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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 Muay Thai Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“The instruction spans muay thai, western boxing, weapons training, and grappling & judo.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“The instruction spans muay thai, western boxing, weapons training, and grappling & judo.”

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🤼 Judo

“The instruction spans muay thai, western boxing, weapons training, and grappling & judo.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“Students are humble and chill and each instructor provides a different perspective.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Boxing, Muay Thai, and practical Street Fighting defense.”

From the reviews

One of the best academy to learn Muay Thai. It's a technic to teach how to protect ourselves. Very nice person, good academy. They teach at very low rates. Good location and very spacious.

★★★★★ — Bhavesh, Jun 2023

Best combat training in the bay area. Boxing, Muay Thai, and practical Street Fighting defense. No Bro-Culture here, everyone treats each other with respect and dignity.

★★★★★ — Pawan, Aug 2022

I enjoy it's unique system and various classes. Students are humble and chill and each instructor provides a different perspective. If you're like me and enjoy experimenting using different styles to see what works, this is a great place to do it.

★★★★★ — Yuh-Boh, Nov 2025

I’ve been training with Dr. Bhowmick for a bit over a year now and this is hands down one of the best, if not the best place to get personalized martial arts training in the bay area. The instruction spans muay thai, western boxing, weapons training, and grappling & judo. It is extremely comprehensive.

★★★★★ — Siddharth, Jun 2026

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Your first muay thai class at Muay Thai Academy

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 Muay Thai Academy

320 Martin Ave D, Santa Clara, CA95050

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