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Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tampa, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule collectivemmatampa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-521-5545
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11:30 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11:30 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–2 pm, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30–3:30 pm |
The classes they run
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been taking Kickboxing lessons at Collective for the last couple months and love the place.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
What members say
“Jake was a great instructor for my first kickboxing class at Collective Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love training here! Coach Aalon and Coach Armand are not only incredibly skilled but also super supportive and down-to-earth. Everyone’s vibe is positive, respectful, and motivating. It feels like a real community here, like a family!
Coach Cruz is the best, just started here from my home gym back in MD. Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good. He goes in to the perfect amount of depth explaining and performing the moves. Great teacher and is always there to help you improve.
i love this gym. it’s my go to when i’m in tampa. Aalon is what truly makes it special. such a high level martial artist who truly cares about his students. with experience at the highest levels of MMA, you can’t ask for a better coach!
I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.
New to muay thai? Start at Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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 Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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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