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Weapons 9 Muay Thai
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Dunellen, New Jersey
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.
Informal gym offering classes and coaching in Thai boxing for all fitness levels.
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
- 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 weapons9muaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-678-6728
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The monthly fee is the most bang for your buck if you plan to come 2-4 times a week and there are several class options, like beginners, advanced, all level, and a woman’s class.”
“I was concerned about going to Muay Thai as a woman (I’ve heard horror stories) but this gym has women, seasoned and new, and I’ve never encountered a problem in the way of gender.”
“I joined about 6 -7 years ago looking to get in shape and lose weight.”
“I've visited the gym several times with my coach to spar.”
“If you are looking for fitness, to learn the art of Muay Thai and/or to compete in the sport… I highly recommend Weapons 9!”
“The main trainer and coach Chris Tran teaches you proper techniques but let you find your own style naturally.”
“If you wanna learn Thai boxing, and learn a practical martial art for self defense , as well as get a awesome workout, then you need to go check out Weapons 9 gym!”
Other martial arts here
“The gym mainly focuses on traditional muay thai and occasionally incorporate dutch kick boxing and boxing.”
“The gym mainly focuses on traditional muay thai and occasionally incorporate dutch kick boxing and boxing.”
What members say
“You’re physically and mentally in a better place when you’re training there, a lot of great coaches and teammates to help you along the way.”
“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming, as well as the students.”
“Not only does Trainer Chris Tran have a huge amount of muay thai experience, knowledge, but also he has great personality, humbleness, honesty.”
“The guys there have good control so if you want to spar light or Focus on technique they will do that, if you want to go hard they will match you punch for punch so be forewarned.”
“I wanted to join a gym that I can learn a skill from, lose weight and have good cardio.”
“If you are looking for fitness, to learn the art of Muay Thai and/or to compete in the sport… I highly recommend Weapons 9!”
From the reviews
Premier Muay Thai from a respected and established gym here on the East Coast. I traveled to Dallas, Texas and visited a Muay Thai gym and when I told them where I was from they immediately recognized Weapons 9 and had high praise for the quality of Muay Thai being taught here.
Extremely experienced in the knowledge and art of Muaythai and Boxing! One of the premier spaces to practice the art. The owners of the gym truly show the passion that exemplifies in their daily teachings.
If you are looking for fitness, to learn the art of Muay Thai and/or to compete in the sport… I highly recommend Weapons 9! Truly amazing coaches who will make you feel like family from the moment you walk in no matter what your experience is.
I've visited the gym several times with my coach to spar. I always feel welcome and have a good time. The guys there have good control so if you want to spar light or Focus on technique they will do that, if you want to go hard they will match you punch for punch so be forewarned.
New to muay thai? Start at Weapons 9 Muay Thai
Weapons 9 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 Weapons 9 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 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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