Home › Florida › Jacksonville › Weapon Muay Thai
Weapon Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Jacksonville, Florida
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule weaponmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What members say
“Give this place a try if you're looking for authentic Muay Thai taught by someone who has a deep understanding of the art.”
“His attention to detail, gleaned from over a decade of training in Thailand, shows in his personal approach to each student.”
“Great gym for anyone starting out or looking to fight.”
“His attention to detail, gleaned from over a decade of training in Thailand, shows in his personal approach to each student.”
From the reviews
Josh came over to California to teach at my gym, and my students loved it. He’s an exceptional trainer, passionate, has years of experience training, living and fighting in Thailand, in many of Thailands exclusive gyms back when they weren’t commercial (I know because this is where we met in 2010!).
Josh is an amazing teacher (or perhaps Kru), he's very knowledgeable and experienced but patient, he really wants you to learn. Weapon teaches femur style, which is a more technical style, so he takes his time with teaching fundamentals.
Josh is an incredible coach! The gym is awesome, all the members are great. The vibe is exactly what you want in a MT gym. I walk away from every class with much more knowledge and obviously a great workout.
Great gym for anyone starting out or looking to fight. You will not find anyone else more knowledgeable on Muay Thai technique or coaching. GO LEARN FROM THE BEST!
New to muay thai? Start at Weapon Muay Thai
Weapon Muay Thai 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 Weapon Muay Thai
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. 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.
More muay thai gyms near Jacksonville
Combatives Unlimited
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Ruckus Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Deadgame Fight School
4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews