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Cogito Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sanford, 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 4–14) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sanfordmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-431-0869
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is clean, friendly, welcoming, and supportive — perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“Not only Are the adults phenomenal to roll with the kids program gives them a solid foundationwith the great instructors and leadership.”
“Open mat on sundays is always packed and you competition style rounds, but they have multiple mat sections for those who are looking to fine tune technique.”
Other martial arts here
“Later, another instructor introduced me to proper boxing techniques.”
“The Jiu Jitsu specialist Benjamin is more than capable of showing anyone from any experience level whether skilled or amateur.”
What members say
“Not only Are the adults phenomenal to roll with the kids program gives them a solid foundationwith the great instructors and leadership.”
“The Coach Ben actually makes sure you clean your feet before stepping on the mats and the place is super clean and welcoming.”
“The Coach Ben actually makes sure you clean your feet before stepping on the mats and the place is super clean and welcoming.”
“Open mat on sundays is always packed and you competition style rounds, but they have multiple mat sections for those who are looking to fine tune technique.”
“The Coach Ben actually makes sure you clean your feet before stepping on the mats and the place is super clean and welcoming.”
“My son has come out of his shell and gained more confidence in himself and his abilities.”
From the reviews
Cogito is a great place to train with great instructors, to welcoming friendly faces. Open mat on sundays is always packed and you competition style rounds, but they have multiple mat sections for those who are looking to fine tune technique. I highly recommend anyone to check out this gym. A hidden gem for sure!
The leadership team here is awesome. They are extremely dedicated, welcoming, knowledgeable and just simply a great fun group of guys. If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai this is your spot.
Tried out a class at Cogito Jiu Jitsu today and absolutely loved it! The instructors are very knowledgeable, super encouraging, and made me feel right at home. The atmosphere is clean, friendly, welcoming, and supportive — perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Cogito has been a game changer for the whole family. My boys (9&10 years old) have learned so much confidence, technique and discipline. Mr Ben and all of the instructors are truly passionate about what they do. My husband has been attending classes for a few months now; He’s found a new type of love for Jujitsu.
New to muay thai? Start at Cogito Jiu Jitsu
Cogito 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 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 Cogito 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.
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