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Tampa Bay Krav Maga

4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Largo, Florida

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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
  • 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 5–60) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tampabaykravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 727-585-5728

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 7:30 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 Tampa Bay Krav Maga, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“My son has been taking Krav Maga lessons at Tampa Bay Krav Maga since June.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“I love the variety of classes available for all levels and especially love the 6-week women’s course.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Instructor was very detail oriented, and worked one on one with all the class members, my nine year old being one of them.”

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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 Tampa Bay Krav Maga — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 25 mentions

“If you don't know what Krav Maga is, these guys will teach you all about why it is the most effective and efficient form of self defense!”

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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 111 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Tampa Bay Krav Maga is a top notch school headed by a great instructor, Joe.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Even if the idea intimidates you, once you walk through the doors everyone is so welcoming you won't regret it.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The Women's only self defense course is an excellent idea for women of all ages, so much fun and very educational!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“The techniques of Krav Maga are designed for survival, not competition or art.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The second thing wonderful about this school is that he charges a fair price.”

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“Especially for us women we need to be confident and to feel safe and this place can definitely help you to be more confident and to see your strength!”

From the reviews

Tampa Bay Krav Maga is the best school I have attended to learn self-defense. Joe, the instructor, is well-trained and explains things clearly. He sets a good example for us by being strong and humble. He has not given himself a phony title to impress us.

★★★★★ — Phil, Jun 2016

If you don't know what Krav Maga is, these guys will teach you all about why it is the most effective and efficient form of self defense!!! I highly recommend Tampa Bay Krav Maga to EVERYONE.The Women's only self defense course is an excellent idea for women of all ages, so much fun and very educational!

★★★★★ — Michelle, Dec 2013

I LOVE training here! Joe (the owner) is always willing to help, will make sure that you have everything you need. He finds a unique way of communication with every student. He will teach and talk to you the way you need to in order to grow physically and mentally.

★★★★★ — Ani, Jan 2021

My son has been taking Krav Maga lessons at Tampa Bay Krav Maga since June. He loves the classes and I'm very impressed as well. The instructors and other staff are awesome - very knowledgeable and helpful, and the school is well run. They are all personable and approachable.

★★★★★ — Jen, Aug 2014

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New to kickboxing? Start at Tampa Bay Krav Maga

Tampa Bay Krav Maga 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Tampa Bay Krav Maga

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 Tampa Bay Krav Maga

12506 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL33773

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