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One Forty Four MMA

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mt Dora, 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
  • 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 144mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-605-7984

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 One Forty Four MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 18 mentions

“The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Recommend this course to anyone who has no experience, has experience, and I will be taking it again asap!”

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🤜 Sparring 4 mentions

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“It’s bled into her routine at home as well as I often catch her shadow boxing or wanting me to hold pads.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“In addition to BJJ and MMA Dunamis offers practical skills like strength and conditioning and combatives.”

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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 One Forty Four MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“It’s bled into her routine at home as well as I often catch her shadow boxing or wanting me to hold pads.”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“144 MMA is one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to and being a Christian based gym is something special that you don't find very often.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 15 mentions

“My family practices jiu jitsu here (which I am now accutely aware I need) and I jumped into Project Warrior not knowing what to expect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 10 mentions

“My wife and I had the chance to learn self-defense against armed attackers, weapons handling, building clearing, moving and shooting in and around vehicles, and more.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Love that I get such a well-rounded schedule of training here with amazing coaches that I respect very much and feel safe around.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“144 MMA is one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to and being a Christian based gym is something special that you don't find very often.”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions
🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“I’ve trained around a few gyms as an adult but we are blessed to find this great gym for our kid to train.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“Myself and my little sister have been doing their free self-defense classes for women every other Saturday for a couple months now and they are great!”

From the reviews

Quick review - training at Dunamis was an amazing experience and I would 100% recommend anyone, regardless of training level, to attend their classes. They take the time to explain things so that everyone understands. Whether you are new to it all or experienced I guarantee you will love it.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Jul 2023

Great training gym! Great instructors and a family oriented gym! Highly recommend for anyone that wants to learn a new skill and get comfortable being uncomfortable! Mats are always clean and sanitized and there’s a room for kids to play while you train!

★★★★★ — Brandon, Jul 2023

The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday. Self defense also has discussions about awareness which I am a huge fan of incorporation especially for kids.

★★★★★ — K, Nov 2024

I started off going to strength and conditioning classes, which were great. When I heard they were changing to Project Warrior Classes I was a little bummed at first that it wouldn’t be just a workout, but figured it was worth a try. I am so glad I gave it a chance!

★★★★★ — Melissa, May 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at One Forty Four MMA

One Forty Four 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at One Forty Four 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 One Forty Four MMA

2738 W Old highway 441, Mt Dora, FL32757

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