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Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

4.9 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Doral, Florida

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule antamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (305) 599-3649

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8:15 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8:45 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8:45 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 23 mentions

“I am very satisfied with the progress my children have shown in such a short time they have been attending to this training program and definitely recommend it.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“Anta focuses on teaching him real moves that can be used during an actual fight and they also do sparring classes in which the students practice these moves together.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“My son has grown so much since starting at Anta's and has been exposed to so many different techniques like boxing, muay thai, jeet kune do, jiu jitsu, etc.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My son has grown so much since starting at Anta's and has been exposed to so many different techniques like boxing, muay thai, jeet kune do, jiu jitsu, etc.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“Great place to burn all the extra calories by learning self defense, this is the best karate school I have ever been in Miami.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense will not disappoint, he has an amazing ability to relate to all age levels and builds an incredible rapport with all levels.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“My son has grown so much since starting at Anta's and has been exposed to so many different techniques like boxing, muay thai, jeet kune do, jiu jitsu, etc.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My son has grown so much since starting at Anta's and has been exposed to so many different techniques like boxing, muay thai, jeet kune do, jiu jitsu, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Great mixed martial arts studio that teaches kids of all ages all about discipline, focus, confidence, and self-defense.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“My son has grown so much since starting at Anta's and has been exposed to so many different techniques like boxing, muay thai, jeet kune do, jiu jitsu, etc.”

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🥋 Karate 11 mentions

“Great place to burn all the extra calories by learning self defense, this is the best karate school I have ever been in Miami.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 8 mentions

“Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense will not disappoint, he has an amazing ability to relate to all age levels and builds an incredible rapport with all levels.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 109 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“An awesome place to guide your child to focus and discipline, teach responsibility in a healthy way, to get over stage fear, to face day to day challenges, to stand up for himself.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 6 mentions

“In the process of teaching them Martial Arts they help develop self confidence, focus, concentration, balance, coordination and team work which provide a great foundation.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“The activities they often plan in which we parents can participate have provided additional source of knowledge and opportunity to make this journey a part of our family’s journey.”

From the reviews

My son has been here for a couple months and so far it has been an awesome experience. Mr. Anta focuses on teaching him real moves that can be used during an actual fight and they also do sparring classes in which the students practice these moves together. Mr.

★★★★★ — Jorge, Aug 2022

Excellent place to learn Muay Thai kick boxing. My son is going over there . He improved a lot in terms of self defense, techniques, focus and work out. I like sparring and work out sessions a lot. Special thanks to Mr Anta and staff for their training method and techniques.

★★★★★ — Umesh, Feb 2020

Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense will not disappoint, he has an amazing ability to relate to all age levels and builds an incredible rapport with all levels. This is the only place I would want to train.

★★★★★ — David, Feb 2020

Best MMA school in South Florida !! Antas and it’s wonderful instructors have change my sons life . He has become a confident , brave and very disciplined child. They have not only taught my son how to better protect himself and built his self confidence but have taught him the value of a healthy and active lifestyle.

★★★★★ — Grace, May 2018

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New to kickboxing? Start at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

Anta's Fitness and Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first kickboxing class at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

10721 NW 58th St, Doral, FL33178

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