East Side Muay Thai

Wanting to try something new and challenge myself, I joined the East Side Muay Thai Adult Intro course with absolutely zero MMA experience or knowing anybody in the field. It turned out to be one of the best choices I've ever made!! The staff is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. The coaching is very well done. You can tell there is a plan/curriculum in place that runs at a smooth pace, not too fast/slow. The intro course definitely gave me the tools and confidence I needed to move forward! I have already signed up for the next level. Highly recommended!!!

East Side May Thai is hands down one of the top gyms in Hampton Roads to train at. Kru Jose and his team run such a fun yet disciplined program. There is something for all ages!

I trained at East Side Muay Thai while I was stationed in Virginia Beach from October 2019 to July 2020. I have trained at several other Muay Thai gyms throughout the last ten years, but East Side is by far the best. Coach Jose is not only an excellent coach, but also a great friend to have. I had the pleasure of assisting the introduction classes during my time here, and the level of detail placed on the basics is marveling. Jose breaks down Muay Thai into a game of chess, focusing on timing, rhythm, movement, angles, and sometimes deception. His philosophy of fighting is focused not just on becoming strong, but smarter. This gym is a must-go for serious athletes who want to pursue Muay Thai on a dedicated level. However, there are many classes available for those who simply enjoy the fitness aspect of the sport. Either way, you will learn how to really defend yourself, unlike fitness classes at "cardio kickboxing" gyms.The price of instruction is very affordable.The atmosphere is very tight and family oriented.Members of the gym maintain good cleanliness after each class, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down pads/bags.East Side takes pride in being an authentic Thai gym and I genuinely recommend this gym to anyone who seeks self mastery through martial arts.

I joined Eastside after I realized that i needed a structured workout environment to meet my goals. Coach Jose is great at evaluating where you are and helping develop a pace that works for you. The 6 week intro course was fun, …

I have been at East Side Muay Thai for about 7 weeks now. I had never taken any martial arts in the past but luckily East Side Muay Thai has an intro class for beginners. The class is awesome as it teaches you the fundamentals of Muay Thai. Signing up with East Side Muay Thai is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The head instructor Kru Jose and his staff are excellent teachers. Also, everyone I have worked with at the gym are very helpful. The schedule is very flexible as they have both morning and evening classes. Whether your goal is to learn Muay Thai to compete, lose weight (like myself), tone up, or learn self defense, East Side Muay Thai can take care of all your needs. If you are thinking about taking Muay Thai and you are in the Hampton Roads area, please consider East Side Muay Thai as I would love to train with you.

Wow! This gym is awesome! Great leadership and great community. ESMT offers classes for every level, age, and shape. I started with the intro to Muay Thai class because I had never done anything like this before. By the end of 6 weeks I’m …

East side Muay Thai changed my life. The atmosphere, the people, the training, all of it is absolutely amazing. The people really do become your family. The trainer ( Jose Aguirre ) cares about every single person in the gym. He puts all …

I am more than impressed and pleased with the gym, instructors, classes provided and the one on one training options to fit our hectic schedules. Jose as well as each and every coach and instructor put their all into every class, from the …

This is a great gym for people of all ages and all levels who are interested in learning more about the sport of Muay Thai kickboxing. Each of the coaches has an engaging and encouraging style of teaching. There are classes for kids as …

The absolute BEST! Jose and his entire crew are beyond skilled. Jose is an amazing coach. I've watched him train children barely big enough to hold gloves, and seniors trying to get in shape. He knows how to work with all of them. He is …