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Woodenman Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Francisco, California
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $30 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule woodenmanmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“A first timer walked in mid class and Neungsiam took time out of the class to work with her to properly form strikes separate from the group.”
“I highly recommend to spend 60 mins of your day for an into class, Level 1 or come drill spar with some of the best young talent and instruction you could ever have.”
“He's trained top level fighters in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator and grown beginners into advanced level strikers.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're new to the area and want to pick up Muay Thai and/or kickboxing give them a shout.”
“I saw him fight (Muay Thai — and also boxing) against some US champions (over ten years ago) and they could barley touch him; it was almost laughable.”
What members say
“Conner, my coach was amazingly patient and gave tons of helpful feedback during my first drop-in session.”
“A first timer walked in mid class and Neungsiam took time out of the class to work with her to properly form strikes separate from the group.”
“At the same time, everyone is friendly and courteous, and they do a great job of catering to both beginners and competitors.”
“A first timer walked in mid class and Neungsiam took time out of the class to work with her to properly form strikes separate from the group.”
“The class was padwork and combo heavy followed by cardio kicks on pads.”
“He's trained top level fighters in the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator and grown beginners into advanced level strikers.”
From the reviews
Highest quality muay thai instructors in USA plus a beautiful space! Woodenman Muay Thai’s new location on Harrison st is amazing. The mats are huge and there are plenty of bags. There is a shower. What really stands out are the instructors. It’s hard to get better than Jongsanan And Neungsiam Fairtex.
I'm an official out-of-towner! Paid the $30 drop in fee and it was worth every penny! Great class, positive energy and environment! Friendly staff and excellent coaching! The regular members were friendly as well. Nobody there was sizing me up or anything. Got a good work out in and had a lot of fun! Super legit gym!
Wow, amazing gym!!! Learn Muy Thai from one of the top striking coaches in the world in San Francisco. Num is one of the best coaches I've had the opportunity to train under. He is a world class instructor with multiple world champions under his next level coaching.
Jongsanan is an excellent trainer and former Muay Thai champion fighter. I saw him fight (Muay Thai — and also boxing) against some US champions (over ten years ago) and they could barley touch him; it was almost laughable. I’ve also trained with him dozens, if not hundreds, of times at a former gym.
New to muay thai? Start at Woodenman Muay Thai
Woodenman 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 Woodenman 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.
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