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National City Muay Thai Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in National City, California
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 — 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 nationalcitymuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-949-2742
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Definitely recommend to anyone looking to train muay thai for the first time.”
“This it’s my best investment in my kids, this has been a great way to encourage them to learn a great discipline, respect, make exercise in a fun way.”
“So even though I'm still learning the basics, there's people who I think know more than I do still probably think the same way as me.”
What members say
“The epitome of a muay thai gym, great coaches, great atmosphere and overall friendly gym, with friendly people to learn with.”
“Victor at the office and the coaches (the senior Victor, Mario, Heri, and Irvin) have all been incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“Victor at the office and the coaches (the senior Victor, Mario, Heri, and Irvin) have all been incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“There were frustrating days when the technique of a combination eluded me or when the conditioning reached peak intensity.”
“This it’s my best investment in my kids, this has been a great way to encourage them to learn a great discipline, respect, make exercise in a fun way.”
“This it’s my best investment in my kids, this has been a great way to encourage them to learn a great discipline, respect, make exercise in a fun way.”
From the reviews
This it’s my best investment in my kids, this has been a great way to encourage them to learn a great discipline, respect, make exercise in a fun way. SWAMA it’s not just fiscally it’s also mental. Great Instructors / and Installations. SWAMA is a Big Family.
Training in Muay Thai at SWAMA has been a gift to me. It has definitely helped me with my overall confidence. Once I began training Muay Thai, my confidence exploded. Not only did I feel like I could defend myself physically, but I felt much more confident handling myself in a variety of other difficult situations.
When I was looking for a Muay Thai gym, I knew the place had to have a few things at least: -a good community with a great culture of comradery and respect -a beginner friendly atmosphere that values bringing up novices as much as it values honing advanced fighters -legitimately skilled teachers with years of practice…
SWAMMA Muay Thai is such a fun and respectful environment. Everyone is patient and welcoming, which makes learning so much less intimidating. The instructors are always present and available whenever you have questions, and they genuinely care about your progress.
New to muay thai? Start at National City Muay Thai Academy
National City Muay Thai Academy 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 National City 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.
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