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Shiva MMA
5 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Boca Raton, Florida
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
- 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 shivamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 254-4924
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coming to this gym was one of the best decisions I ever made, the atmosphere here is incredible and I highly recommend for both beginners and advanced.”
“I learned fast and now I love training and sparring.”
“It’s super beginner friendly but still pushes you to grow, and they give you plenty of chances to compete and gain real experience from competitions.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for an MMA gym with great coaching, a positive environment, and a strong sense of community, I can’t recommend this place enough.”
“Coach Braden’s knowledge and guidance in both striking and grappling is next level, and I’m very grateful to have great teammates as well.”
What members say
“Coach Braden is an amazing person who cares about his students and teaches the best ways possible and all the students are amazing people, you learn a lot really quick.”
“In the time I spent training at Shiva, everyone was welcoming, technique focused and the coaches set a personalized path for me based on previous experience.”
“I originally joined this gym just looking for a good way to stay in shape and keep my conditioning up, but I ended up finding so much more than that.”
“I’ve been training at shiva for around 6 months, and I can confidently say that it has transformed my life completely.”
“It’s super beginner friendly but still pushes you to grow, and they give you plenty of chances to compete and gain real experience from competitions.”
“He has been struggling with shyness and low confidence and we have seen quite an improvement in his demeanor, his achievements and his overall strength.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Shiva MMA for about 5 months now, I’ve trained at a lot of different gyms and this is by far the best one. Coach Braden is really knowledgeable and really pick up details that you normally wouldn’t notice yourself. I’ve improved a lot during these past months.
Braden the mastermind behind it all, who’s truly one of a kind. I spent two amazing years there, and let me tell you, it changed my life for the better in ways I can’t even express. The training, the vibe, it’s all so rich yet perfectly balanced, leaving you feeling strong and inspired, much like being uplifted.
I’ve been at Shiva for about a year and a half now. Coming to this gym was one of the best decisions I ever made, the atmosphere here is incredible and I highly recommend for both beginners and advanced.
I originally joined this gym just looking for a good way to stay in shape and keep my conditioning up, but I ended up finding so much more than that. From day one, the community was incredibly welcoming and supportive which was really nice since I was moving into an area that I knew pretty much noone.
New to kickboxing? Start at Shiva MMA
Shiva 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Shiva 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.
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