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Ancient City Martial Arts and The Training Loft
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in St. Augustine, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ancientcitymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-979-1086
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is something for everyone from the first timers to the experienced.”
“I have also sat in on his different kids classes (while waiting for my own class); he loves those kids like they are his own and his patience with them is practically endless.”
“The amount of one-on-one attention first-timers get is second-to-none.”
“Mike & his trainers are very detailed oriented and very helpful to spend the time to explain and train maneuvers prior to sparring or rolling with partners in the class.”
“I was visiting on vacation and was able to get in some great training and see some great fighters getting ready for competition.”
Other martial arts here
“Mike is a phenomenal teacher (in all 3 disciplines: BJJ, Muay Thai, & Hapkido), and it is glaringly obvious he is a master of his craft and loves what he does.”
“On the adult side I have been doing the BJJ and Muay Thai classes as well as the MMA classes with Chris and absolutely love all three.”
“My son does the youth BJJ, wrestling, and Hapkido classes and loves all three.”
What members say
“They have the best instructors around in all the styles offered such as muay thai, gracie jiu-jitsu, and hapkido.”
“There is something for everyone from the first timers to the experienced.”
“It really feels like family, great people, nice environment and vibe.”
“Mike & his trainers are very detailed oriented and very helpful to spend the time to explain and train maneuvers prior to sparring or rolling with partners in the class.”
“The gym is stocked with great equipment and can satisfy any fitness level.”
“Mike is a phenomenal teacher (in all 3 disciplines: BJJ, Muay Thai, & Hapkido), and it is glaringly obvious he is a master of his craft and loves what he does.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Mike for nearly a year now, and I wish I had started earlier when I met him over 2 years ago. I started out with him taking private Muay Thai lessons for 2 months before jumping into regular classes and I was instantly hooked.
My son has been coming here for a year now, and he LOVES coming to Hapkido and Muay Thai. Master Plott is an exceptional teacher, and is very kind and personable toward everyone. I'm very impressed with how far my son has come in a year here.
By far, the most intense workout I have had in YEARS. I've been looking for a gym that employs knowledge trainers who actually know what they're talking about and also do a great job of designing workouts to best fit my needs. The staff is super friendly and very motivating. This place is 2nd to none.
Trained there for several years with my son until we moved out of state. First class training. Excellent instructors. Great atmosphere. Amazing place! Highly recommend!
New to muay thai? Start at Ancient City Martial Arts and The Training Loft
Ancient City Martial Arts and The Training Loft 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Ancient City Martial Arts and The Training Loft
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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