I have been coming to Garcia Muay Thai for 2 years. As a Registered Dietitian, I know the importance of exercise for weight management. Going to classes just 2 times a week, I have achieved gradual weight loss without any change in diet.

I was surprised at how my tolerance increased for the classes which are all high intensity workouts. Master Garcia helps everyone to reach their best potential and takes time to work individually with everyone. I had tried another school for Kick boxing for a short time before this but the classes were so large. Everyone in the gym encourages, motivates and challenges each other. It is always a great workout.

I plan to continue to work on my weight management and fitness goals.

My son who is disabled also takes classes. He has benefited from the classes tremendously with increased self confidence, improved mood and overall improved physical health.

I’ve struggled with my weight for the majority of my adult life as well as when I was a child and teen. As a sales professional, I became comfortable living a sedentary lifestyle. I was a drinker and a smoker. Part of my job was to entertain clients which had me eating out a few times a week. At one point I was tipping the scales at just north of 240 lbs. As a result, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Even though I was doing a decent job managing my disease, I still suffered a heart attack at the ripe old age of 43. I rushed to the hospital (thank God I live a few blocks away) and long story short I received 5 stents. This is where Master Tony Garcia and Garcia Muay Thai come into the picture. The day I left the hospital I drove to the gym and joined. I was always intrigued and wanted to learn a martial art in addition to needing a cardio-centric workout that would get me in shape. Master Garcia took the time to talk about my condition as well as my goals and we put together a plan. Through conditioning classes my overall fitness improved dramatically. But as stated before I wasn’t only interested in getting in shape; I wanted to learn the art of Muay Thai. Through private sessions and Master Garcia’s Fighter Course I’ve learned a ton and participate in sparring sessions weekly. At our gym, sparring sessions aren’t intimidating; everyone at every level helps in each others development. Egos are checked at the door. We are a true team.

Master Garcia’s genuine interest in the health, well being and specific goals of each of his students is second to none. He has created a learning environment that can be tailored to fit each individual. He is one of a handful non-Thai Masters teaching this ancient art in the US right in our backyard. As a result of studying with Arjan Garcia and adopting a low carbohydrate diet, I currently weight 175 lbs. In fact, my Endocrinologist has reduced medications to 25% of what I was taking to manage my diabetes while hospitalized. Master Garcia and the Gym as well as the learning environment he created is a major factor I attribute to being in the best shape of my life.