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Gracie Bradenton
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bradenton, 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
- 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 4–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 graciebradenton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-405-0030
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I’ve also been doing the kickboxing classes, and the coach for that is amazing—I’ve learned so much in such a short time.”
“Gracie Bradenton is an extraordinary place where my children have found themselves over the past year, where they’ve been optimally trained, coached, and supported.”
“Walking in with no experience as a women when all I saw was men in there was a little intimidating but quickly I became very comfortable around this amazing group of people.”
“Two of my favorite parts of the week are the Sunday open mat and the Friday gauntlet class.”
“They’ve got everything from beginner-friendly fundamentals to high-level training for serious competitors, so no matter where you’re at, there’s a place for you to grow.”
“My teen and I both train here and we love it.”
Other martial arts here
“The kick boxing is also one of the best things I ever joined!”
“The coaches are super professional but also genuinely care about every single kid—they’re not just teaching jiu-jitsu, they’re building confidence and character.”
“They are learning so much about confidence, self control, and self defense.”
What members say
“We have an amazing coach and a great supportive team and I don’t think there is any place I would rather be to train kickboxing and jiujitsu.”
“Walking in with no experience as a women when all I saw was men in there was a little intimidating but quickly I became very comfortable around this amazing group of people.”
“Been bringing my kids there since December and they love it.”
“Based on my visit, I can conclude the gym was clean, the people were nice, and overall it looked like a very solid place to train.”
“Walking in with no experience as a women when all I saw was men in there was a little intimidating but quickly I became very comfortable around this amazing group of people.”
“The coaches are super professional but also genuinely care about every single kid—they’re not just teaching jiu-jitsu, they’re building confidence and character.”
From the reviews
I visited Gracie Academy recently and had a great first impression. We were warmly welcomed — the staff was friendly, and right away you could feel the respectful and athletic atmosphere. The environment is clean, well-organized, and focused on jiu-jitsu, but also welcoming for newcomers.
Walking in with no experience as a women when all I saw was men in there was a little intimidating but quickly I became very comfortable around this amazing group of people.
Visited the gym for the first time today and trained with these guys. Was recommended by my coach to stop in and train with Sonny and his crew and really glad I did. Had a lot of fun, quality training, and instructor was great.
Our kids love training at Gracie! They have made great progress on the mats in just 6 months. They are learning so much about confidence, self control, and self defense. We are grateful for the amazing instructors and examples they are for our kids! They are amazing, genuinely nice people.
New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Bradenton
Gracie Bradenton 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 Gracie Bradenton
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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