East Side Muay Thai

This gym is awesome! I have been to other Muay Thai gyms and they throw you into a class of people who are experienced, they don’t take the time to teach you technique. East Side Muay Thai takes the time to show you proper technique. The instructors are personable, they are more than happy to help you at your pace. After finishing the 4 week intro class, I feel confident in my ability to move up to the next level. Not only does East Side Muay Thai help you learn proper technique, they treat you like family, this is truly a hidden gem. If you are considering Muay Thai for any reason, this is the place to go! They even give military and law enforcement discounts.

I enrolled my son into East Side Muay Thai’s Kids Intro class this past month! The staff is very professional, passionate, and highly attentive to the kids. The coaches helped the kids focus on technique as well as helping the kids apply what they learned with each class. I look forward to my son progressing through the program as he learns respect, dedication, and a new skill set! I highly recommend!!!!

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!

After thoroughly researching a gym that focuses strictly on Muay Thai I found that East Side seemed to be the best. From day one I could tell I found my gym. Jose and the other staff are great instructors. The speed of training is not too fast, or slow and they give you the tools you need to take it to the next level. I highly recommend this gym for all levels whether it's your first time, or you come from different fighting backgrounds. The price for the intro class was more than reasonable and well worth it. The entire staff is awesome. I look forward to becoming a member and hope to see you there in the near future.

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.