HomeFloridaPort Charlotte › VALHALLA MMA

VALHALLA MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Port Charlotte, Florida

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
  • 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 valhallamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 941-879-7636

Hours

Monday 4–10 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–10 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 6–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 VALHALLA MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“My two kids ages 9 and 11, have thrived in the youth kickboxing classes for almost two years, and I’ve recently been attending the adult sessions as well.”

All gyms that run kids kickboxing →

💪 Women's Kickboxing

“As a woman, learning to defend myself has given me peace of mind far greater than what I expected upon first joining.”

All gyms that run women's kickboxing →

🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“I had no experience in the cage just heart, hunger, and a drive to become something real.”

All gyms that run beginners →

🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

All gyms that run competition team →

🥊 Boxing

“I also signed up and really got toned from the explosive kick boxing workouts, that are truly the funnest way to work out.”

All gyms that run boxing →

Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at VALHALLA MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“I also signed up and really got toned from the explosive kick boxing workouts, that are truly the funnest way to work out.”

Other gyms that also teach boxing →

🏟️ MMA 19 mentions

“My son has been training at Valhalla MMA for over 3 years now, and I can honestly say it's one of the best things that’s ever happened to him.”

Other gyms that also teach mma →

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 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Sensei Alrey is a great instructor and man, very easy to talk to and learn from!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Whether it’s your first day or you’re a professional, this gym will raise your fight IQ drastically while you make friends and have fun in the process.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“I also signed up and really got toned from the explosive kick boxing workouts, that are truly the funnest way to work out.”

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

“This gym is probably one of the best and cleanest gyms I’ve been to.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 10 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner looking for confidence or a fighter chasing gold, Valhalla gives you the tools and the family to get there.”

From the reviews

As a man who's known the Handrich's and Valhalla for 20 years and tried other gyms and dojos in my lifetyme, I can personally attest to the fact that there is no better place to train. The Passion, Skill, Knowledge, and Experience that the teaching staff has is unrivaled. Their knowledge is eclectic and very thorough.

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2018

I signed up my son and it’s been great. He is much more fit, disciplined and confident. I also signed up and really got toned from the explosive kick boxing workouts, that are truly the funnest way to work out. And I’ve been grinding out in the gym for years before I signed up! My daughter will be joining ju jitsu.

★★★★★ — Alec, Jul 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely the best gym in the area! My son has been training at Valhalla MMA for over 3 years now, and I can honestly say it's one of the best things that’s ever happened to him. The growth in his confidence, discipline, and skill has been incredible.

★★★★★ — Philipp, Jul 2025

While I don’t write reviews very often, this place definitely deserves the recognition! Valhalla MMA has been a game-changer for our family. My two kids ages 9 and 11, have thrived in the youth kickboxing classes for almost two years, and I’ve recently been attending the adult sessions as well.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 93 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at VALHALLA MMA

VALHALLA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at VALHALLA 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 VALHALLA MMA

563 S Tamiami Trl Units 4 & 5, Port Charlotte, FL33953

Get directions

More kickboxing gyms near Port Charlotte

Kintsugi Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

3527 S Tamiami Trl B, Port Charlotte, FL

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

6.3 miles away

Punta Gorda Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

1035 Elizabeth St #112, Punta Gorda, FL

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersstrong kids program

10.7 miles away

Gracie Venice Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

800 Pinebrook Rd #808, Venice, FL

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersclean, well-equipped gym

15.4 miles away

All kickboxing gyms in Port Charlotte, FL →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.