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Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Eustis, Florida

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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 grapplingmastery.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-702-5689

Hours

Monday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Friday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Saturday 8–10 am
Sunday 8–10 am

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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 17 mentions

“My son has attended since November 2014 and he is a tough one to like any activity but from the first class Brian (instructor/owner) made him interested!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Beginner to advanced you'll learn and grow”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Best learning environment for Hobbyists and competitors!”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Bang Muay Thai is so fun to train!”

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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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Bang Muay Thai is so fun to train!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“If you're an adult looking to train in jiu-jitsu or you have children that want to train, this is the place to bring them!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Great for kids to learn self defense in a structured and safe environment!”

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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 114 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Couch Brian and coach Rita are amazing, incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely invested in everyone’s progress.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“My son has attended since November 2014 and he is a tough one to like any activity but from the first class Brian (instructor/owner) made him interested!”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The team atmosphere is great energy, welcoming , motivating, and fun, and every class pushes you to get better.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“They are helping me return to competition.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Even though this is located 30 minutes from my house 100% worth it!”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“This is one of the best places of a kind for everybody - kids, adults, women.”

From the reviews

I only took 3 classes here and love it! Coach Brian is very encouraging, kind, and definitely knows what he’s doing. Everyone here is so welcoming and it truly feels like a family here. I’m already starting to feel much more confident in my skills.

★★★★★ — Mae, Apr 2021

This is one of the best places of a kind for everybody - kids, adults, women. For me it is well worth a 30 minute drive several times a week, there is a really good positive and hardworking vibe.

★★★★★ — Aigereem, Jan 2026

My son (10) has been coming here Monday through Friday for the last several weeks and we have no plans on stopping! He loves everything about this gym. The coaches are phenomenal and do such amazing work with the kids. They are patient and kind with them and every single child that comes here looks forward to it.

★★★★★ — Tish, Sep 2020

This academy is truly outstanding! My son has attended since November 2014 and he is a tough one to like any activity but from the first class Brian (instructor/owner) made him interested! Brian has the unique ability to keep the kids involved & focused on the task at hand.

★★★★★ — Jaime, Apr 2015

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New to kickboxing? Start at Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy 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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

353 Plaza Dr, Eustis, FL32726

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