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MMA Monsters
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hallandale Beach, 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–12) — 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 mmamonsters.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 613-4932
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s also a family man with awesome kids who help in the school.”
“I find you really have the opportunity to have fun or learn to fight and compete”
“My Muay Thai and striking have improved from my last gym.”
“Been getting private classes for 4 months now.”
Other martial arts here
“My Muay Thai and striking have improved from my last gym.”
“Best place to learn MMA as a former college wrestler I always recommend people come here if they want to learn a complete system”
“A wrestler learning submissions is a challenge but using a Gi allows you to utilize the same discipline while slowly introducing you to Jiu Jitsu or Judo.”
“I went for a self-defense class with my workmates and not only learned but had a great time and workout.”
What members say
“Been going here a few months, Coaches Valdir and Andres are some of the best coaches you can ask for.”
“First class was amazing, all the trainers were great explaining the moves and teaching the technique.”
“Him and his staff are great with kids, my twins have gained great confidence but have a blast and love to go “train.”
“I find you really have the opportunity to have fun or learn to fight and compete”
“Definitely worth the time!”
“First day at the gym I must say everybody was welcoming and a challenged on the matt.”
From the reviews
Many coaches tried talking me into using a Gi but could never convince me until now. A wrestler learning submissions is a challenge but using a Gi allows you to utilize the same discipline while slowly introducing you to Jiu Jitsu or Judo. Then, this gym combines these disciplines into it's MMA sessions.
Visiting Jiu Jitsu academies during the vacation is great experience. This time I found @mmamonster in Hollywood, FL and what a gem it is! Lead coach Professor Valdir Araujo is a high level judoca, elite grappler and accomplished MMA fighter. He and his crew truly made me feel like home from the moment I stepped in.
I highly recommend. The owners and instructors are extremely nice and patient with new students. Both my kids and I take Jiujitsu clases. I had not done Jiujitsu in over a decade got back and the instructors are super nice very professional and very knowledgeable. My kids love it. Worth it.
I had a great time at MMA Monsters. MMA champ Valdir and his team are ultimate pros. Excellent for beginners and higher level trainees. I went for a self-defense class with my workmates and not only learned but had a great time and workout.
New to kickboxing? Start at MMA Monsters
MMA Monsters 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 MMA Monsters
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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