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True Way Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Clearwater, Florida
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 (ages 3–18) — 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule truewaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 351-4000
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids are so excited to start I have four of them and my husband and I are going to start I'm so excited I'm 33 and never done this before so exciting to learn new things.”
“Awesome place to learn not just martial arts and self defense, but to learn character traits that will carry kids through their entire life.”
Other martial arts here
“My son and I have participated in the martial arts and kickboxing programs at True way martial arts since last Spring.”
What members say
“Mr G is a dedicated and skilled instructor who cares about all of the children and families who are part of the TWMA family.”
“Our 2 kids enjoy coming to classes every week and love the techniques that are being taught.”
“Not only is my daughter learning discipline but she is also learning how to work as a team and be more self aware of everything around her.”
“Not only is my daughter learning discipline but she is also learning how to work as a team and be more self aware of everything around her.”
From the reviews
From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt like part of a family. The instructors are not only incredibly skilled but also kind, patient, and genuinely invested in every student’s growth. They go beyond teaching martial arts—they teach life skills like confidence, discipline, and respect.
Really impressed and thankful for this program. Not only is my daughter learning discipline but she is also learning how to work as a team and be more self aware of everything around her. Mr.G is extremely patient, supportive and understanding.
TWMA is wonderful. We have had our children enrolled for about a year and their introduction to Martial Arts has helped them form a dedication which they could not find in any other sport or extracurricular endeavor.
Great atmosphere and even better instructors! Our 2 kids enjoy coming to classes every week and love the techniques that are being taught. They really go above and beyond to help build the students up to be great leaders! They also host really fun and amazing events as well.
New to muay thai? Start at True Way Martial Arts
True Way 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 True Way 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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