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Art of War Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 403 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Orange Park, Florida

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

Plan your first class

  • 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 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule aowjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (904) 826-5928

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:45–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:45–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:45–8 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:45–8 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:45–7:30 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Art of War Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“The beginners 8 week course helps you learn the basics so you know the fundamentals.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 34 mentions

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Since enrolling our kids at Art of War Jiu Jitsu in January 2026, we’ve seen incredible growth in their confidence, discipline, and respect.”

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📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“Awesome gym with a great mix of people training, the foundation classes are super scalable based on your starting point, so just start!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“The program teaches much more than self-defense—it builds character, resilience, and the confidence kids need to stand up for themselves and handle challenges in life.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Art of War Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 18 mentions

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Since enrolling our kids at Art of War Jiu Jitsu in January 2026, we’ve seen incredible growth in their confidence, discipline, and respect.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Absolutely love working with Coach Dallas and Coach Evan for muay thai and MMA the most.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“The academy has so much to offer Jiu Jitsu , MMA, Wrestling, self defense, and more.”

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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 BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 403 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“I got paired with Coach Evan! He is amazing as a coach, and very knowledgeable about the fight game.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The staff is all very friendly and welcoming and consistently makes an effort to make sure everyone is getting what they need and foster a positive training environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 12 mentions

“The staff is all very friendly and welcoming and consistently makes an effort to make sure everyone is getting what they need and foster a positive training environment.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The beginners 8 week course helps you learn the basics so you know the fundamentals.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“As parents, it’s amazing to see our kids becoming more focused, respectful, and confident.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“He is amazing as a coach, and very knowledgeable about the fight game.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough about this facility. First, it’s one of the cleanest gyms I’ve been in and I was welcomed with open arms. From the moment you step in the door on day one, everyone is opening and welcoming and genuinely interested in your success.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Oct 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Since enrolling our kids at Art of War Jiu Jitsu in January 2026, we’ve seen incredible growth in their confidence, discipline, and respect. The program teaches much more than self-defense—it builds character, resilience, and the confidence kids need to stand up for themselves and handle challenges in life.

★★★★★ — Josieh, Mar 2026

Signing up to train at Art of War Jiu Jitsu was one of the best decisions of my life. Two years ago when I moved to the area for work I had no community / family with me. Through my time at AOW I have now established that community and built great relationships with my fellow students.

★★★★★ — Chance, Oct 2025

I trained jiujitsu for about a year before joining Art of War and never found a place that truly felt like home, until I came here. I’ve now been a proud student of Art of War Jiujitsu for about two years. Even after taking a year off, coming back felt seamless.

★★★★★ — Rene, Nov 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Art of War Jiu Jitsu

Art of War Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Art of War Jiu Jitsu

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, 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 Art of War Jiu Jitsu

2170 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL32073

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