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Smash Gyms San Jose
4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Jose, California
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule smash-sanjose.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (669) 216-9028
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“But beginners are still welcome and the coaches help you learn from the ground up.”
“If you’re looking for real kickboxing training and not just a cardio class where you punch the air, this is the placae.”
“Some people here compete, so the level can getg serious if you want it to.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for real kickboxing training and not just a cardio class where you punch the air, this is the placae.”
What members say
“But beginners are still welcome and the coaches help you learn from the ground up.”
“Smash gyms is a beginner and experienced friendly fitness and martial arts gym.”
“The coaches actually teach technique — footwork, combinations, defense, conditioning — and they push you to improve every class.”
“If you’re looking for real kickboxing training and not just a cardio class where you punch the air, this is the placae.”
“Some people here compete, so the level can getg serious if you want it to.”
“You’ll hit heavy bags, do partner drills, conditioning, and learn real striking fundamentals.”
From the reviews
I primarily attend the Sunnyvale locations but Smash rotates instructors and many students go to both locations. Smash has great facilities (clean, brightly lit) and a friendly environment.
Smash gyms is a beginner and experienced friendly fitness and martial arts gym. The instructors are world class, easy to work with, and friendly. The other members are pleasant and helpful as well. Besides training in martial arts and fitness, I have made lots of friends.
Great fun way to get or stay in shape. Classes are the best way for me to workout and I enjoy kickboxing, yoga, and U-Jam. The classes are always different so I never tire of them. I always leave there with more energy and feeling better than when I came in.
If you’re looking for real kickboxing training and not just a cardio class where you punch the air, this is the placae. The coaches actually teach technique — footwork, combinations, defense, conditioning — and they push you to improve every class. The training is legit.
New to muay thai? Start at Smash Gyms San Jose
Smash Gyms San Jose 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 Smash Gyms San Jose
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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