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Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lawrence Township, New Jersey
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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule seamaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 877-732-6227
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“For any brand new martial artists or those with years of experience, SEAMAA is one of the best places to learn and train.”
“As a parent, I am so impressed and happy my daughter is able to be a part of the amazing experience that is helping to shape her attitude towards life.”
“As a woman this is something we look towards.”
“My grand daughter was painfully shy, yet blossomed here even achieving Mercer County Martial Arts Champion in sparring for her age group.”
“Guru Ed and Coach Andy are both doing a fantastic job to really teach and condition everyone to be stronger, have higher endurance, and proper techniques during every single class.”
“He provides excellent safe instructions, which preserves the legacy and tradition of the practice, as well as self-defense and discipline for realistic situations.”
Other martial arts here
“One of my colleagues recommended boxing/Muay Thai for stress relief and strength, so I tried trial classes at different places .”
What members say
“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”
“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”
“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”
“Guru Ed and Coach Andy are both doing a fantastic job to really teach and condition everyone to be stronger, have higher endurance, and proper techniques during every single class.”
“If you’re looking for a place to not only exercise your mental but also be provided with guidance and instruction, while also being pushed through discipline and confidence.”
From the reviews
As a parent, I am so impressed and happy my daughter is able to be a part of the amazing experience that is helping to shape her attitude towards life. She has been doing this for over a year and I see so much progress physically and emotionally.
SEAMA is by far the best martial arts academy in the area; where everyone is treated like family. I have been studying various martial arts for over thirty years and recognize quality. Guru Ed is an experienced and knowledgeable martial artist with a passion to teach others.
SEAMAA is a special place. My grand daughter was painfully shy, yet blossomed here even achieving Mercer County Martial Arts Champion in sparring for her age group. Guru Ed is a warm, patient and attentive teacher who will build on your strengths.
For any brand new martial artists or those with years of experience, SEAMAA is one of the best places to learn and train. Guru Ed and Andy are incredible instructors and great people all around. They are very knowledgeable and help walk you through each step of the way.
New to muay thai? Start at Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)
Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA) 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 Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)
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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