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Sentosa Martial Arts and Fitness
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Sentosa Martial Arts and Fitness

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About

Sentosa Martial Arts and Fitness offers comprehensive training in MMA and Muay Thai, led by a highly qualified coaching team. Head Coach Michael Daye brings over 14 years of Muay Thai experience along with black belt BJJ credentials, while his son Michael Daye Jr. serves as Kids BJJ Coach with championship accolades. The coaching staff also includes Muay Thai instructor Rick Lowry, a Marine veteran with black belt expertise. Members train in a well-equipped facility featuring mat space, striking bags, exercise equipment, a boxing ring, multiple restrooms, a lounge area, and a team room.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching quality, describing instructors as patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in students' progress. Reviewers highlight the family-friendly atmosphere where beginners feel welcome and experienced practitioners are appropriately challenged. Specific coaches receive frequent mention, including Mike's detailed instruction, Nicole's warm interactions with families, and Rick's expertise in Muay Thai. The clean environment, strong community support, and balance between competitive training and family focus are repeatedly mentioned as standout qualities.

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Johnny G

4 months ago

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Great teaching, and very welcoming. Was my daughters first time trying muay thai and the coaches were helpful and helped her feel comfortable. Alot better then other places around. Family friendly and knowledgable.

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Denisse Diaz

9 months ago

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My son has been going to sentosa for 4 years now and we absolutely love this martial arts academy. He does bjj and Muay Thai. The instructor is so patient with the kids and all the staff there is super friendly. It’s a great place to learn discipline, gain confidence and learn real life defense skills. The adult classes are also fun and a good workout.

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Pablo Peña

4 months ago

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I enjoy training at Sentosa. I’ve been training here for just about 2 years. It’s a very good place to start training for beginners or experienced martial artist. It’s a very clean and sanitary environment. The instructors are great, very helpful and knowledgeable. There’s great sportsmanship amongst all who train here. Would highly recommended training here. You won’t regret it.

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Matthew Echavarria

4 months ago

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This place is amazing! No complaints in the slightest. Instructor Mike is not only very knowledgeable, dependable, and patient with everyone, he will also challenge you in ways that will make you stronger! Along with martial arts, he genuinely is concerned about his students livelihood, always making sure everything is ok with his students outside of the gym. If you are looking to build your self defense confidence, compete, or just get more active, come by Sentosa will take care of ya! One last note…..his family and the culture of the gym is exceptionally warm and welcoming to everyone!

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Randy Torres

4 months ago

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Outstanding Martial Arts Academy! Our family has been part of five different jiu-jitsu academies over the years, and this one is hands down superior in every measurable way. My 13-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter have learned so much in both jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai since joining. The coaching team — father and son, both named Mike — are phenomenal. Their attention to detail and the personalized feedback they provide in every class make it feel like a private lesson every time. The Muay Thai assistant coach is also incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and always eager to share his expertise with the kids. What truly sets this academy apart is the environment — it’s a family-focused place that also produces fierce competitors. The sense of community and support is unmatched. With such a strong and large kids’ program, every student is challenged to reach their highest level of skill and technique. We couldn’t be happier to have found this academy. It’s more than a place to train — it’s a place where our kids are growing in confidence, discipline, and character. Highly recommended! And oh my God, I can’t forget to mention Nicole — she’s amazing! She welcomes every student and parent with genuine warmth at every single class. She takes the time to interact with families, creates such a positive environment, and even jumps on the mat to help reinforce the learning with the kids — especially the younger ones just beginning their journey. Nicole is truly an essential and incredible part of the team.

fitness_centerAmenities

Mat spacestriking bagsexercise equipmentboxing ringmultiple restroomslounge areateam room

Contact

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1050 N Fairway Dr Building E Suite 106, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Michael Daye Jr

Kids BJJ Coach / Instructor

Purple Belt BJJ, Brown Belt Muay Thai, 2022 AZBJJF State Champion (Blue Belt)

Up-and-coming competitor and key part of the kids' program. Also a former high school wrestler with a 95-12 record.

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Nicole Daye

Front Desk / BJJ Practitioner

Runs the front of the academy and trains full-time in BJJ.

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Michael Daye

Head Coach / Owner

Black Belt BJJ, Brown Belt Kenpo Karate, Golden Gloves Boxer, 14 years Muay Thai

Owner and head coach with 17+ years of training, competing, and coaching. Trained under Jerry Laurita and Joe Moreira. Has coached multiple world and state champions in BJJ. Also teaches Muay Thai.

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Rick Lowry

Muay Thai Instructor

Black Belt Muay Thai, High Blue Belt BJJ, Marine veteran

Over 16 years of Muay Thai training. Has competed in numerous Muay Thai and No Holds Barred bouts. Teaches high-energy classes.