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Saldivar Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Antonio, Texas
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule saldivarmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (210) 682-5425
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff is amazing and they treat everyone like family, kids and adults are all welcome and their skill set is outstanding!”
“She is apart of the elite program where she learns how to use a different weapon every month and learns self defense.”
“Saldivar and the entire staff will encourage and push each student to improve physically, mentally, and spiritually with every class, whether one is a beginner or an old-pro.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter got her black belt back in 2013 in kickboxing and before she left to college, I joined the kickboxing class to help my lower back problems and other health problems.”
“The Odom’s family, Master Richard “Black Eagle” Odom’s teaches the MMA class and he and his family represent multiple martial arts disciplines as well.”
“When i first Met the Saldivar Martial Arts Family it was because my kid wanted to do 'karate'.”
What members say
“Saldivar and the entire staff will encourage and push each student to improve physically, mentally, and spiritually with every class, whether one is a beginner or an old-pro.”
“Really great and supportive staff, helpful and friendly students, and a great program that has developed my kickboxing skills while advancing my physical fitness goals.”
“At Saldivar Martial Arts, they go beyond just teaching techniques – they create a warm and welcoming family atmosphere that's second to none.”
“They have helped both my daughter and I with confidence, self discipline, and also getting me back into great health and physical fitness.”
“Asides from the techniques and sparring, which are great.”
“The Odom’s family, Master Richard “Black Eagle” Odom’s teaches the MMA class and he and his family represent multiple martial arts disciplines as well.”
From the reviews
My girls have been going here for a year and we’ve loved it so much that I decided to start kickboxing classes as well! What makes this dojo so great is that Mr. Saldivar expects everyone to become like a family as they progress and grow together in friendship as your face strife and challenges.
I've been attending kickboxing classes at Saldivar Martial Arts' dojo for about 2 1/2 months. I wish I had started years ago! Really great and supportive staff, helpful and friendly students, and a great program that has developed my kickboxing skills while advancing my physical fitness goals.
Saldivar Martial Arts its an amazing family friendly place! Not only do they teach Karate but they are active in your kids development. They teach respect, leadership, and sportsmanship. Currently three of my kids attend and they love it! I love the structure, discipline, and convenience of after school pick up!
I recently signed my elementary aged child up for their after school program. The family that owns this place are SO genuine and sweet! The teenage daughter helps out and provided the tour. She is an absolute doll! The prices. I had my kid in after school daycare, and I'm saving $200 a MONTH with her being here!
New to muay thai? Start at Saldivar Martial Arts
Saldivar Martial Arts 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 Saldivar 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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