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War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Leesburg, Florida
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
- 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 warpeacemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 352-460-4827
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:15–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 4:15–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here.”
“Started taking my kids here 1 month ago, and I have already seen increased discipline, confidence, and respect while decreasing attitude and laziness.”
“And especially if you’ve never trained before this is the place to start.”
Other martial arts here
“I dropped into War and Peace MMA after several months off any Jiu-Jitsu or MMA training.”
“Outstanding BJJ training with Coach Mark Peace, whose knowledge and passion make each class a superb workout.”
What members say
“Amazing coaching, great environment and I would highly reccommend anyone who is in the area to go be apart of this great community thats building.”
“Mark and his people were very welcoming and helped me acclimate back into the training fold with no issues.”
“If you're willing to put the work in you will catch an amazing workout and be on the path to your fitness and MMA goals.”
“If you're willing to put the work in you will catch an amazing workout and be on the path to your fitness and MMA goals.”
“With my first jiu jitsu competition being this weekend, I wanted to stay on that mats and keep training.”
“Started taking my kids here 1 month ago, and I have already seen increased discipline, confidence, and respect while decreasing attitude and laziness.”
From the reviews
If you are looking to feel good and accomplished and wanting to learn how far you can push yourself. You have found the right place @ War & Peace MMA & Jiu-jitsu. Coach Peace is great with the kids class and the adults.
I absolutely love attending these classes and being apart of the war & peace team. If you’re looking to get into shape, learn how to defend yourself or are just looking for somewhere new to train than look no further.
My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here. Neither of us had any prior training before and we’ve both learned so much in a very short time. My son was having behavioral/respect issues beforehand which is why we joined and his attitude has completely changed already in a positive way.
Two of my kids, niece, and nephew take classes each week. I love the flexibility that is offered. I love watching new skills be taught each week. It's obvious that Coach Mark and Coach Heather not only have the knowledge to pass along, but you can tell they truly care.
New to kickboxing? Start at War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu 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 War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
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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