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National City Jiu Jitsu Club

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in National City, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • 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 national-city-jiu-jitsu-club.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 939-7399

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 National City Jiu Jitsu Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“MyKids love it, my daughters self confidence is building with each class, Her striking is improving, and she's falling in love with jiu-jitsu.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🔓 Open Gym 2 mentions

“Went here for an open mat on Memorial Day.”

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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 National City Jiu Jitsu Club — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“MyKids love it, my daughters self confidence is building with each class, Her striking is improving, and she's falling in love with jiu-jitsu.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Professor Chris, David and Jay have all been great coaches and I’ve made a lot of friends since I’ve been here.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“The training and the people I get to roll with are top quality here the coaches all are chill and down to earth, the students are very good.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“MyKids love it, my daughters self confidence is building with each class, Her striking is improving, and she's falling in love with jiu-jitsu.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“MyKids love it, my daughters self confidence is building with each class, Her striking is improving, and she's falling in love with jiu-jitsu.”

From the reviews

I really cant recommend this place more than anything Ihave for a kid or adult.. best place ever.. best teachers... best price... super recommended.. any kid should be taking this class.. super prices for what they do .... all classeses for one price.. super happy with chris and teachers..

★★★★★ — Ubaldo, Oct 2022

I feel at home when I’m training here. Wide variety of classes to partake in from different striking disciplines to grappling. Professor Chris is as real as they get and I can’t recommend NCJJ enough. Do yourself a favor and stop by, you won’t regret it

★★★★★ — El, Aug 2023

My son and I been at this amazing place since August of 2021! With the great professors and coaches you will learn how to feel secure, safe and confident!!!!! ❤️

★★★★★ — Suzy, Jun 2022

While other schools only focus on sport and competition, professor Chris understands that not everyone has the time to compete nor wants to compete, at NCJJ you can train sport, self defense or MMA along with striking!! And if you are an LEO he has a free class every Friday at 5pm!

★★★★★ — Elias, Jun 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at National City Jiu Jitsu Club

National City Jiu Jitsu Club 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at National City Jiu Jitsu Club

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 National City Jiu Jitsu Club

2720 E Plaza Blvd Ste R, National City, CA91950

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