Muay Thai Academy of America
About
This martial arts gym specializes in both MMA and Muay Thai disciplines, offering comprehensive training for various goals including self-defense, weight loss, and professional fighting. The coaching team is led by Head Coach and Founder Surapuk Jamjuntr, a Muay Thai Kru with extensive competitive experience and leadership in the World Muay Thai Council of America, alongside Women's Muay Thai Instructor Troy Fisher, a decorated Hapkido champion. The gym maintains a clean facility and provides personalized attention, with instructors adapting their approach based on individual objectives.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe the gym as the best place to learn Muay Thai, particularly praising its knowledgeable instructors and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers frequently mention specific coaches by name, thanking Kru Puk for personal assistance and Kru Jonathan for being inspirational and helpful. Many note the gym's cleanliness and the staff's patience, with several calling it an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced practitioners. No negative feedback appears in the reviews, with members consistently highlighting positive training experiences.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Amairany Poveda
7 months ago
My child is happy to go every day to train and learn something new every day. The staff and teachers are amazing, I appreciate the effort and patient, also the place is very clean.
Quan M.
a year ago
Thanks to MTA for giving me my start to Muay Thai...great place to start learning Muay Thai -Thank you Kru Puk for always assisting me with a partner whenever I was alone and for keeping the gym alive -Thank you to Kru Jonathan for always being helpful and being an inspiration, you're a real one, you're the heartbeat of the gym -V
M J
6 months ago
Came in out of town, and guys were super, SUPER, awesome. Recommend for anyone to come, new or old. This is the best spot to learn and train muay thai. Thanks for having me for a while.
Tech
a year ago
Best place to learn Muay Thai. First one in the US. Instructors are very knowledgeable. Let them know why you are there self defense, weight loss, professional fighting.. they will help you out accordingly.
Johnny Valencia
4 years ago
The best muay thai in Valley and first gym to open in US.
paymentsMembership
$120/mo
Contact
11024 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Surapuk Jamjuntr
Head Coach / Founder
Muay Thai Kru, President of World Muay Thai Council of America, 65-12-3 Muay Thai record, 35-15 Boxing record
Founder of Muay Thai Academy of America, known as 'The Godfather of Muay Thai'. Holds a degree in Physical Education from Thailand. Fought under the name Vayupal Lookpalabodee.
Troy Fisher
Women's Muay Thai Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, 1991 Gold Coast Black Belt Champion, 1993 National Breaking Champion
Teaches Women's Muay Thai class. Incorporates 30 years of Taekwondo and 23 years of Muay Thai. Trained under Kru Puk, Saekson Janjira, and Coban Lookchaomaesaithong.