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Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tampa, Florida

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 tribemmatampa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 954-5227

Hours

Monday 7–8 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7–8 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7–8 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 7–8 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Friday 9–11 AM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday 11 AM–1 PM

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 Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 10 mentions

“Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the very first time or you’re a seasoned fighter, his approach makes everyone feel welcome and challenged.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“I’ve tried a few Muay Thai and kickboxing gyms in the area, and this one is hands down the best.”

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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 Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“I’ve tried a few Muay Thai and kickboxing gyms in the area, and this one is hands down the best.”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Tribe MMA itself has a great energy and you can tell a lot of thought went into making it a place where people of all skill levels can grow and improve.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“Its an awesome experience training at Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.”

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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 6 mentions

“UFC vet Coach Aalon , offers excellent instruction and coaching with patience and positivity.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 18 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and supportive, and there are even monthly gatherings that make you feel like you’re part of a community, not just another membership.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Female friendly, newbie friendly, fun atmosphere with lots of focus on technique and real world situations.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 24 mentions

“Training with Coach Aalon isn’t just about getting in shape — it’s about learning your body, building confidence, and growing alongside good people.”

From the reviews

I’ve tried a few Muay Thai and kickboxing gyms in the area, and this one is hands down the best. Coach Aalon is incredibly passionate about what he does, and it truly shows in every class.

★★★★★ — Tyechia, Jan 2026

Tribe has a special energy!! Training with Coach Aalon isn’t just about getting in shape — it’s about learning your body, building confidence, and growing alongside good people. The environment is focused but welcoming, the kind that makes you want to show up and get better. Aalon teaches with real intention.

★★★★★ — Deivis, Jan 2026

Amazing gym, amazing coach, and amazing students! I've been training here since they opened and trained under Aalon for over 9 months and it's always been such an awesome experience.

★★★★★ — Roygial, Oct 2025

Female friendly, newbie friendly, fun atmosphere with lots of focus on technique and real world situations. Coach Aalon takes an interest in improving all his students no matter the experience level. Classmates are down to earth and welcoming. The only place I want to be 🙌🙌🙌

★★★★★ — Lauren, Sep 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing

Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing

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 Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing

5829 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL33611

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