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Empire MMA Gym and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tampa, Florida
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 empiremmagymandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 992-0842
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Having a cage to spar is really nice as well to get used for fight night.”
“Rizzo teaches the Sweet Science Of Boxing 🥊( Master Chess Game Of Boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Rizzo teaches the Sweet Science Of Boxing 🥊( Master Chess Game Of Boxing.”
“Empire MMA and Fitness is an excellent training facility where you will learn the science of close quarter combat, striking, submission, take down and ground joint lock maneuvers.”
“I've only been to a few Bjj classes but I'm sure he's and expert too all together countless years of experience there.”
“The Highest Level Of Competition, Operational Combat, Self-Defense, Preparations you will definitely find it here.”
What members say
“Coach Rome and Javi are very knowledgeable and professional.”
“If you are looking just for conditioning or for competing I would highly recommend joining this gym.”
“I am on month 3 and i can see my results.”
“Hence, to have the Superior Advantage in Combat Competition and Lethal Street Survival Arsenals.”
“This place is a friendly environment that respect and care about others.”
From the reviews
Empire MMA is the best MMA gym. Training is really good and the team is like a second family. If you are looking just for conditioning or for competing I would highly recommend joining this gym. I like the quality of the class, and the gym next door.
I have been working out with Rome at empire gym since they opened. He pushes and motivates you to do your best. I also did the female defense class which kicked my butt but coach Javi is awesome. Looking forward to the belly dancing class! All of the personal trainers are super friendly and nice.
Awesome place to train. Coach Rome is awesome and the jiu jitsu coach is good too.
Dedicates coaches with a lot of knowledge... coaches Rome and Javi are great. I've only been to a few Bjj classes but I'm sure he's and expert too all together countless years of experience there.
New to kickboxing? Start at Empire MMA Gym and Fitness
Empire MMA Gym and Fitness 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Empire MMA Gym and Fitness
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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