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Carlson Gracie South Lakeland
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lakeland, Florida
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carlsongraciepolkcounty.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 863-777-0443
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coaches Marc and Lucas have been at the forefront of making my son comfortable and both do a fantastic job of not only explaining the techniques, but also the culture.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and they create a supportive and welcoming environment for students of all levels.”
“Having Marc as a BJJ instructor during classes and one-on-one training has elevated my performance both on and off the mats.”
Other martial arts here
“I put my 6 year old in the after school jiujitsu program and they are great at assuring there’s pick up on time, the kids get exercise before class and a whole session.”
“I have my son in this for self-defense and in as little as the first couple of weeks when he started, I've noticed a difference in him.”
What members say
“He is not only a great Jiu Jitsu coach, but he instills great values and will be impacting these children’s lives in a positive manner.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and they create a supportive and welcoming environment for students of all levels.”
“It’s been most two years and my son still loves being coached by Coach Marc.”
“He is not only a great Jiu Jitsu coach, but he instills great values and will be impacting these children’s lives in a positive manner.”
“Coach Marc has been really great with him, teaching him new skills, and helping him gain more confidence.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and they create a supportive and welcoming environment for students of all levels.”
From the reviews
I recently visited and was very impressed by Coach Marc. I felt very welcomed by the coaches. The students were very friendly as well. I was visiting from out of town, I cross trained with the group and felt very safe. It’s a knowledgeable group, with a great practice. Marc is patient and very much enjoys coaching.
Coach Marc does an amazing job teaching the kids! My boys are in the 5-7 age group, and they have learned a lot about basic jujitsu techniques/takedowns. They always look forward to going to practices!
I have been bringing my 6 year old son to this school for almost a year now and my son has completely transformed from a shy kid to a smiling confident kid with some quality Jiu Jitsu skills. I can’t thank Coach Marc enough with how much he has helped my son.
Coach Marc is amazing with the kids. I put my 6 year old in the after school jiujitsu program and they are great at assuring there’s pick up on time, the kids get exercise before class and a whole session. I especially like how they are teaching him routine and how to respectfully address one another.
New to kickboxing? Start at Carlson Gracie South Lakeland
Carlson Gracie South Lakeland 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Carlson Gracie South Lakeland
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.
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