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Gracie PAC MMA

5 ★★★★★ 309 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tampa, Florida

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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 graciepac.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 244-1293

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Gracie PAC MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“Don’t let that be a concern, this gym supports all experience levels from Beginner Children to Adult First timers, all the way up to World Class Pros.”

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🌱 Beginners 15 mentions

“The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping students improve, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“Gracie PAC has a lot of class slots, offers classes for boxing, muay thai / kickboxing, wrestling, gi/no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu & sparring sessions.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether you’re new to martial arts, an experienced competitor, or a parent looking for a great program for your child, I highly recommend giving GraciePAC a try.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Gracie PAC has a lot of class slots, offers classes for boxing, muay thai / kickboxing, wrestling, gi/no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu & sparring sessions.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Gracie PAC has a lot of class slots, offers classes for boxing, muay thai / kickboxing, wrestling, gi/no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu & sparring sessions.”

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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 Gracie PAC MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Gracie PAC has a lot of class slots, offers classes for boxing, muay thai / kickboxing, wrestling, gi/no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu & sparring sessions.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Gracie PAC has a lot of class slots, offers classes for boxing, muay thai / kickboxing, wrestling, gi/no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu & sparring sessions.”

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🏟️ MMA 21 mentions

“Being a member at Gracie PAC MMA is the most powerful force in my life right now, not just as a professional fighter, but as a man committed to becoming his best.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“This MMA gym offers basics & advanced classes for quite a few martial arts, which only a couple offer in Tampa Bay & most only offer BJJ & some “striking”.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for high-quality training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, or self-defense in Tampa, this is the place to be.”

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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 309 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Winning Pro Fighter of the Year this past year meant everything to me, not because of the wins or the spotlight, but because of the man I am becoming through this process.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 16 mentions

“Don’t let that be a concern, this gym supports all experience levels from Beginner Children to Adult First timers, all the way up to World Class Pros.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“Winning Pro Fighter of the Year this past year meant everything to me, not because of the wins or the spotlight, but because of the man I am becoming through this process.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Very modern, clean, spacious facility, a large number of coaches that coach for kids & adults.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“It builds real confidence, belief in yourself, elite conditioning, mobility, and mental toughness.”

From the reviews

Joining Gracie PAC has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. This MMA gym offers basics & advanced classes for quite a few martial arts, which only a couple offer in Tampa Bay & most only offer BJJ & some “striking”.

★★★★★ — Luke, Mar 2025

Gracie PAC is the only MMA gym in Tampa Florida with active high level fighting pros: UFC Fighter & Owner, Several Top Ranked Regional Pros, as well as a bunch of talented amateur up and comers.

★★★★★ — David, Jan 2026

I joined Gracie PAC MMA back in June and have loved it ever since. The overall atmosphere is welcoming and friendly to everyone who walks into this gym. The knowledge from the instructors is vast and greatly effective in a real self defense situation and competition.

★★★★★ — Alexis, Jan 2026

Gracie PAC MMA is an outstanding facility with top-notch instructors and a welcoming atmosphere. The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping students improve, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist.

★★★★★ — Steven, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie PAC MMA

Gracie PAC 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Gracie PAC 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 Gracie PAC MMA

5040 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL33624

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