Muay Thai Classes in Tampa, FL
Tampa has 9 muay thai gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 9 beginner-friendly, and 8 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Franklin Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Boxing and conditioning gym featuring murals and welcoming staff, plus training for beginners to pros.
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gracie Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Koh Muay Thai and Fitness- Brandon
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gym dedicated to training people in Muay Thai boxing, with professional fighters on staff.
Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Fight Team LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Tampa
5 of the 9 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Koh Muay Thai and Fitness- Brandon.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa runs women's muay thai.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Franklin Gym ★★★★★ 4.9 (274)
- South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (116)
- Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa ★★★★★ 4.7 (142)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Franklin Gym ★★★★★ 4.9 (274)
- South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (116)
- Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa ★★★★★ 4.7 (142)
Kids & teen muay thai in Tampa
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Franklin Gym ★★★★★ 4.9 (274)
- South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (116)
- Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa ★★★★★ 4.7 (142)
Muay thai in Tampa: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Tampa?
- Most Tampa gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Tampa gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 7 of the 9 gyms in Tampa advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Franklin Gym, South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Tampa?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 9 Tampa gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Tampa?
- Yes — 8 Tampa gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.