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Control Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Melbourne, Florida

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule controljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (321) 220-7777

Hours

Monday 9 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–10 PM
Thursday 9 AM–10 PM
Friday 9 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 11 AM–1 PM

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 Control Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I’ve been attending Control for just under a month now, and as someone who’s never trained in any type of combat sport before, I’ve been really impressed.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“At the same time my 7 year old daughter is in the kids jiu-jitsu and my wife joined functional fitness.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Don’t expect to learn impractical skills because you aren’t gonna waste your time here with that.”

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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 Control Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 15 mentions

“Wade and his team are friendly, respectful and there are a ton of high level jiu jitsu practitioners at this gym.”

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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 95 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Wade is great with them, extremely encouraging, and patient.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The facility is great, the coaches are very involved and welcoming, and the overall vibe is just super friendly and inviting.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 21 mentions

“The facility is great, the coaches are very involved and welcoming, and the overall vibe is just super friendly and inviting.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“The space is large and very clean and the instructors are extremely thorough and helpful.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“The self confidence and work ethic professor Wade Rome has instilled in my kids is priceless.”

From the reviews

Professor Wade is top notch! The facility is unmatched in Brevard and is as nice as anything in Florida. He is a honest man with the heart of a teacher. I trust him with my child as a mentor on top of being a world class black belt in bjj. You will not be dissatisfied with this gym. Glad to call Control my home gym.

★★★★★ — Travis, Jun 2019

I’ve been a part of control for over two years and will have to stop due to moving. For someone who had no coordination and athleticism I was able to develop both at my own pace. Coach Wade and the other instructors are true professionals who will teach you what they know as well as prove themselves on the mat as well.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Dec 2024

I’ve been attending Control for just under a month now, and as someone who’s never trained in any type of combat sport before, I’ve been really impressed. The facility is great, the coaches are very involved and welcoming, and the overall vibe is just super friendly and inviting.

★★★★★ — Los, Jan 2026

Excellent experience. Clean facilities and top notch instruction. Very welcoming atmosphere and Mr Wade is a super nice fellow. Watched the kids class and they really work with them and keep them focused and moving. Don’t hesitate to come here and train.

★★★★★ — Matt, Sep 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Control Jiu-Jitsu

Control 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Control 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 Control Jiu-Jitsu

2447 N Wickham Rd Ste 112, Melbourne, FL32935

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