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Tsunami Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tsunami.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-360-8296
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Deric creates an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all levels—from complete beginners to experienced competitors.”
“Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this place delivers—and the people you meet here are genuinely some of the best.”
Other martial arts here
“They have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the Machado philosophy), Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and even Judo on Saturday mornings and weapons classes on occasion.”
“They have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the Machado philosophy), Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and even Judo on Saturday mornings and weapons classes on occasion.”
“They have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the Machado philosophy), Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and even Judo on Saturday mornings and weapons classes on occasion.”
What members say
“Coach Deric creates an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all levels—from complete beginners to experienced competitors.”
“Coach Deric creates an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all levels—from complete beginners to experienced competitors.”
“As someone prepping for a tournament, I especially appreciated the instructor rolling with me after class and helping me tighten up my technique.”
“The academy is always clean and well-kept, it’s a great space for everyone regardless of gender to get stronger and confident.”
“Tsunami is a great place to learn how to protect and discipline oneself.”
From the reviews
Training at Tsunami Academy has been an extremely rewarding experience for me. Through the instructor's breakdown of technique to the combat focused drills, I feel like I am gaining a deeper understanding of the material and it keeps you engaged the whole time.
A hidden gem in Gettysburg, PA for anyone looking to train in martial arts. Coach Deric creates an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all levels—from complete beginners to experienced competitors.
I'm a pretty new BJJ white belt who was looking for a place to train while in the area for a few weeks on a work trip. Luckily, I found Tsunami. I was able to go six different nights and was able to train under three different coaches.
Excellent instruction, welcoming staff and students. I have attended classes as a drop in in multiple states and foreign countries over my sixteen years of training and enjoyed the instruction and culture established by the owner.
New to muay thai? Start at Tsunami Academy of Martial Arts
Tsunami Academy of 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 Tsunami Academy of 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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