Kru JT Garcia landing a Muay Thai round kick on the heavy bag

South San Diego · Kids & adults · Beginners welcome

EIGHT LIMBS.
ONE WILL.

Authentic Muay Thai taught with structure, purpose, and genuine care—building stronger fighters and stronger people.

Authentic Muay Thai Structured progression 2295 Main St, San Diego

Our mission

BUILDING WARRIORS.
INSIDE AND OUT.

Weapon No. 8 uses authentic Muay Thai to develop discipline, confidence, accountability, and resilience—qualities our students carry into school, work, family, and life.

“DON’T WAIT TO BE SAVED. BECOME YOUR OWN SALVATION.”

Everything you need

CHOOSE YOUR
NEXT MOVE.

Training here has a purpose. Explore the system, the people, and the path that will move you forward.

One team. One family.

TRAIN WITH A TEAM
PEOPLE LOVE.

WN8 Community Reviews

WN8 Community

★★★★★

I came to this gym after being pretty inactive for a long time, mostly just wanting to get back in shape. I definitely got that—but I got so much more out of it than I expected. There’s something seriously empowering about being a woman learning to fight and getting stronger in a combat sports gym, and this is an amazing environment to do it in. You’re pushed hard, but you’re also encouraged, supported, and never made to feel like you don’t belong. JT is an incredible coach. He knows how to push you without making you feel discouraged, and he genuinely wants to see his people get better. The whole gym has that same energy. I came here to get back in shape. I stayed because I found my people. 🥊

BrittWN8 student

WN8 Community

★★★★★

Gio has trained at his current gym for 2 years but just recently started to invest him self into the WN8 Muay Thai classes offered. Well, he’s hooked. He loves the work out he gets led by Kru JT. He has so much in such a short time. It has also helped his confidence. The class is awesome, fun, and educating. His sister has also just started to attend the classes

EddieWN8 parent

WN8 Community

★★★★★

My kids have been part of the WN8 Muay Thai family for about a year and a half now, and I can honestly say they have learned and grown so much during that time. As a parent, one of the things I appreciate most is knowing that if they were ever in a confrontation, they would have the confidence and skills to stand up for themselves while also understanding the importance of discipline, control, and responsibility. Both my son and daughter play competitive soccer, and the conditioning they get at Muay Thai has made a huge difference in their athletic development. The workouts have helped them build more strength and power in their legs and core, while also improving their overall endurance and conditioning. WN8 also does a great job preparing the kids for real competition. They held an in-house competition that gave the kids an opportunity to experience what it’s like to compete in front of an audience in a controlled and supportive environment with judges and a corner. It was a great experience for them and helped build confidence. JT, also known as Kru, is extremely knowledgeable, disciplined, and dedicated to the kids. At the same time, he knows how to make training fun and keeps the kids excited to come back and anxious to learn. I especially appreciate that he takes the time to work with the kids one-on-one when they need correction or extra guidance. I have nothing but great things to say about WN8 Muay Thai and the entire WN8 family. It’s much more than just learning Muay Thai — it’s about discipline, confidence, fitness, respect, and personal growth. We are very grateful to be part of the WN8 family!

AnonymousWN8 parent