Coach & founder

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KRU JT GARCIA.

More than 20 years in martial arts. United States Navy veteran. Built around discipline, technical detail, and a team-first culture.
Kru JT Garcia performing the Muay Thai wai inside a training gym
Kru JT Garcia · Founder & Head Instructor

My job is not only to make you tougher. It is to teach you how to move with purpose, stay composed under pressure, and keep becoming more capable.

— Kru JT Garcia

What is a Kru?

A teacher—not just a title.

Kru is the Thai word for teacher. In Muay Thai, it recognizes an instructor trusted to pass on the art, guide students, and protect the culture of the gym. The title carries responsibility: teach the details, set the standard, and help every student progress safely.

At Weapon No. 8, that means authentic fundamentals, structured development, hard work without ego, and coaching that meets each student where they are.

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