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Bold City Kickboxing & MMA

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • 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 boldcitykickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 904-595-8871

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 Bold City Kickboxing & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Kickboxing 2 mentions

“But for real, I walked in as a woman who has never thrown a real punch in her life.”

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🌱 Beginners 13 mentions

“Whether you’re brand new or training for a fight, this gym meets you where you are — and then takes you way past what you thought you could do.”

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🤜 Sparring

“Weekly sparring, live partner drills, wrestling, BJJ, conditioning, and everything in between.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 6 mentions

“I was looking for a gym to train high-level Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, and I finally found the right one!”

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🥊 Boxing

“The coaches are highly knowledgeable in both MMA and boxing, providing detailed instruction and constructive feedback that has really helped me improve my technique.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I had private sessions for kickboxing and he threw in some self defense as well.”

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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 Bold City Kickboxing & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 6 mentions

“I was looking for a gym to train high-level Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, and I finally found the right one!”

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🥊 Boxing

“The coaches are highly knowledgeable in both MMA and boxing, providing detailed instruction and constructive feedback that has really helped me improve my technique.”

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🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“The environment is positive but intense; exactly what you want if you’re serious about MMA, fitness, or just evolving as a person.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“Then there’s Coach Barry — a walking jiu-jitsu encyclopedia with a legit black belt and the ability to make you tap out in 2.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I had private sessions for kickboxing and he threw in some self defense as well.”

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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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Brandon is far and away the best coach I’ve trained with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or already experienced, this gym gives you the tools, the energy, and the mindset to get better fast.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for all skill levels—from beginners to advanced.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“The guys are respectful, the women are strong and supportive, and there’s this unspoken standard of how people treat each other that just makes you feel at ease.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“That’s not something I take lightly, and it’s rare to find a space that genuinely feels both empowering and safe.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 13 mentions

“The guys are respectful, the women are strong and supportive, and there’s this unspoken standard of how people treat each other that just makes you feel at ease.”

From the reviews

If Chuck Norris opened a gym, it would still be jealous of this place. I walked into this MMA gym thinking I’d just burn a few calories and maybe learn to throw a jab. What I walked into instead was a world-class fight factory disguised as a family.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Apr 2025

If you’re a woman even slightly hesitant to walk into a kickboxing gym—this is your sign to just go. I walked in not knowing what to expect, and what I found was something so much more than a workout. From day one, I felt completely comfortable and respected.

★★★★★ — Victoria, Mar 2026

I have been attending this gym for a few months now and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. As a woman with 0 MMA experience I drove up to Bold City on my first day completely prepared to turn back around and go home when I saw all the men training in this gym and I am SO grateful I didn’t.

★★★★★ — Alexis, May 2025

I’ve only just started training here, and I already know this is the real deal. The coaches are sharp, experienced, and push you into becoming what you’re trained for. The environment is positive but intense; exactly what you want if you’re serious about MMA, fitness, or just evolving as a person.

★★★★★ — Jorden, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Bold City Kickboxing & MMA

Bold City Kickboxing & MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Bold City Kickboxing & MMA

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 Bold City Kickboxing & MMA

1250 Shetter Ave Ste 5, Jacksonville Beach, FL32250

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