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East Side Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastsidemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 648-8594
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Either way, you will learn how to really defend yourself, unlike fitness classes at "cardio kickboxing" gyms.”
“We have our children in classes, but the drive to be and do better as well as the sincerity with which they teach is contagious so I am looking into joining as well.”
“The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment that caters to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“The classes are well-structured, focusing on technique, conditioning, and sparring, ensuring a comprehensive approach to Muay Thai training.”
“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.”
“I have been training at Eastside Muay Thai for the past several months, and I can confidently say that it is one of the best gyms on the east coast .”
“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.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training at Eastside Muay Thai for the past several months, and I can confidently say that it is one of the best gyms on the east coast .”
“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.”
What members say
“Jose has been a perfect instructor. He is great at explaining everything and pushes you to be better every time.”
“The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment that caters to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“The classes are well-structured, focusing on technique, conditioning, and sparring, ensuring a comprehensive approach to Muay Thai training.”
“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.”
“Members of the gym maintain good cleanliness after each class, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down pads/bags.”
“The price for the intro class was more than reasonable and well worth it.”
From the reviews
I joined East Side Muay Thai for my initial intro class midway through March. Initially I had doubts wether I would stick around since I live an hour away driving, sometimes more depending on traffic.
I have been training at ESMT for over 2 years now and will never train anywhere else. Fighters come from all over the country to train at ESMT. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive and the camaraderie with all the gym members is incredible. The skills taught in the kids, youth, and adult classes are unmatched.
East Side Muay Thai has been a game-changer for my martial arts journey. I started training in Muay Thai at 15 but had to leave my previous gym due to management issues that nearly made me quit altogether. That's when I found East Side Muay Thai, renowned in the area.
I have been training at Eastside Muay Thai for the past several months, and I can confidently say that it is one of the best gyms on the east coast . The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment that caters to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced fighters. The coaching staff is exceptional.
New to kickboxing? Start at East Side Muay Thai
East Side 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at East Side Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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