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Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tampa, Florida

Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing

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
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  • Website & schedule collectivemmatampa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 813-521-5545

Hours

Monday 9:30–11:30 am, 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 9:30–11:30 am, 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am–2 pm, 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm
Sunday 12:30–3:30 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 Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“Jake was a great instructor for my first kickboxing class at Collective Jiu-Jitsu.”

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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 Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Jake was a great instructor for my first kickboxing class at Collective Jiu-Jitsu.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”

From the reviews

I absolutely love training here! Coach Aalon and Coach Armand are not only incredibly skilled but also super supportive and down-to-earth. Everyone’s vibe is positive, respectful, and motivating. It feels like a real community here, like a family!

★★★★★ — Kate, May 2025

Coach Cruz is the best, just started here from my home gym back in MD. Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good. He goes in to the perfect amount of depth explaining and performing the moves. Great teacher and is always there to help you improve.

★★★★★ — Keegan, Jun 2025

i love this gym. it’s my go to when i’m in tampa. Aalon is what truly makes it special. such a high level martial artist who truly cares about his students. with experience at the highest levels of MMA, you can’t ask for a better coach!

★★★★★ — Mikey, Aug 2025

I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.

★★★★★ — Dominic, Jun 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA

Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Collective Jiu Jitsu & 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 Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA

4316 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL33611

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