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Leao Preto MMA

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Springville, Utah

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing 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
  • 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 7–13) — 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 leaopreto.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-600-0611

Hours

Monday 5–9 am, 4–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5–9 am, 4–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9 am, 4–9:30 pm
Thursday 5–9 am, 4–9:30 pm
Friday 5–9 am, 5–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Leao Preto MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🤜 Sparring

“High level coaching, sparring, and a solid crew that push you hard every day.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“When students decide to compete, both the team and professor are fully supportive and encourage you every step of the way!”

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Professor Carlos is high well rounded in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and martial arts as a whole.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“The impact this gym has had on my son — and our entire family — has been incredible, and not all of us even train here yet.”

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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 Leao Preto MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Professor Carlos is high well rounded in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and martial arts as a whole.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“Very friendly vibes, you get to train with mma fighters and black belts of jiu-jitsu, I highly recommend LEAO PRETTO 🥊🥋 ossssssss!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 9 mentions

“Very friendly vibes, you get to train with mma fighters and black belts of jiu-jitsu, I highly recommend LEAO PRETTO 🥊🥋 ossssssss!”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“The coach is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about every student’s progress.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Whether you want to become a better fighter, sharpen your technique, get in great shape, or build mental toughness, this is the place to do it.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Whether you want to become a better fighter, sharpen your technique, get in great shape, or build mental toughness, this is the place to do it.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 19 mentions

“A family atmosphere, excellent environment, coaches Carlos, Kilee and Álvaro are good teachers and friends, they accompany you in the process of growing within the tatami.”

From the reviews

Leao preto MMA is an amazing gym and I would highly recommend anyone interested in going! The environment is always positive, if you’re interested in MMA or Jiu Jitsu, you’re guaranteed a great workout. The facility itself is top notch. They have a cold plunge and a sauna which are great for recovery or weight cutting.

★★★★★ — Roberto, Jan 2026

Leo Preto is honestly the best gym! The vibe here is everything honestly feels like family!! everyone’s super chill, supportive, and always pushing each other to get better. The coach is amazing in BJJ, MMA and striking, and they really care about helping you improve.

★★★★★ — Genesis, Oct 2025

Top-notch MMA/BJJ gym with great environment. High level coaching, sparring, and a solid crew that push you hard every day. 100% recommended

★★★★★ — Angelo, Oct 2025

I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to improve not only their fighting skills but also grow mentally and physically. The environment is motivating, disciplined, and very welcoming. The coach is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about every student’s progress.

★★★★★ — Arieel, Feb 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Leao Preto MMA

Leao Preto 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 Leao Preto 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 Leao Preto MMA

687 N 2000 W Unit 8 9, Springville, UT84663

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