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South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tampa, Florida
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 3) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southtampajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 330-0591
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“South Tampa Jiu Jitsu is a great and welcoming place to train for both adults and children.”
“The instructors are world-class - patient, knowledgeable, and adept at teaching all skill levels.”
“Specialized classes like competition prep and women's only sessions add great value.”
“The people & energy in this gym is unmatched and I’m looking forward to continue learning BJJ & Muay Thai in their new martial arts school opening soon 💪🏼”
“Started coming here in Decemberfor jiu jitsu and kick boxing, and have really enjoyed it.”
Other martial arts here
“The people & energy in this gym is unmatched and I’m looking forward to continue learning BJJ & Muay Thai in their new martial arts school opening soon 💪🏼”
“Started coming here in Decemberfor jiu jitsu and kick boxing, and have really enjoyed it.”
“Highly recommended for anyone looking to give Jiu Jitsu or MMA a try.”
“Known Fletcher Linton for over 12 years and both him and Lane have been very instrumental in development over the years in not just jiujitsu but as a coach and instructor as well.”
“Whether you're aiming for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this gym delivers.”
What members say
“It is a great environment and has a welcoming training culture with very knowledgeable instructors.”
“It is a great environment and has a welcoming training culture with very knowledgeable instructors.”
“Specialized classes like competition prep and women's only sessions add great value.”
“If you want high level coaching, clean facilities, and multiple classes teaching multiple Martial Arts, this is the gym for you.”
“As a mom who didn’t know or fully understand the sport at first, I was definitely nervous.”
“Beyond the skills, I’ve noticed a level of confidence in them that they didn’t have before, and that alone makes this experience priceless.”
From the reviews
Great school, great instructor, and great people. I started training BJJ about 4 years ago with a wrestling back ground and can say my grappling has never been better. Lane Andrews professional approach and ability to articulate clear and detailed instruction makes learning both basic and advanced techniques easy.
Our family was looking for a BJJ and Muay Thai gym for awhile and we are so grateful to have found South Tampa Jiu Jitsu! The coaches are amazing, the family centered pricing makes it so that everyone can train & I love that all 3 of my kids can take classes at once instead of having to be on site for 3 hours for back…
I don’t post reviews often, but my 6- and 8-year-old daughters have been coming here twice a week for the past six months, and I have nothing but glowing things to say. They truly have fun while learning so many valuable life skills and it’s been amazing to watch.
South Tampa Jiu Jitsu is a great and welcoming place to train for both adults and children. My daughter and I have been training there for 2+ years and it just keeps getting better. Lane, John and the other instructors are top notch and have created a tight knit community where it is a joy to learn.
New to kickboxing? Start at South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & 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.
Your first kickboxing class at South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & 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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