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Divine Fitness and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
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
- 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 divinefitnessandmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-248-3756
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a black belt or a total beginner, he breaks everything down from the fundamentals to the technical side of mixed martial arts.”
“Where Kids Came Become Warriors I walked into **Divine Fitness and MMA** thinking my boys would learn a few kicks and maybe how to fall down gracefully.”
“Whether you’re a black belt or a total beginner, he breaks everything down from the fundamentals to the technical side of mixed martial arts.”
“The **MMA and self-defense training** is top-tier, and the community is the kind of welcoming, no-nonsense crew that makes you want to show up every single week.”
Other martial arts here
“Has anything you would want between mma and jiujitsu.”
“Where Kids Came Become Warriors I walked into **Divine Fitness and MMA** thinking my boys would learn a few kicks and maybe how to fall down gracefully.”
What members say
“The **MMA and self-defense training** is top-tier, and the community is the kind of welcoming, no-nonsense crew that makes you want to show up every single week.”
“The **MMA and self-defense training** is top-tier, and the community is the kind of welcoming, no-nonsense crew that makes you want to show up every single week.”
“Whether you’re a black belt or a total beginner, he breaks everything down from the fundamentals to the technical side of mixed martial arts.”
“What actually happened is that my 7-year-old Oliver now has the confidence of a Navy SEAL, and my 15-year-old Carter moves like he was born on a mat.”
From the reviews
Coach K is the real deal! I can’t recommend Divine Fitness and MMA enough. Whether you want to sharpen your martial arts and self-defense skills, get a fantastic workout, or connect with an awesome community, this is the place to be. The gym itself is stunning, and I felt right at home the moment I walked in.
Trained here today and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The coaching was technical, patient, and intense in all the right ways. The team was welcoming from the moment I walked in.
I’m so glad I found Divine Fitness and MMA! Coach K is awesome, super knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. Whether you’re a black belt or a total beginner, he breaks everything down from the fundamentals to the technical side of mixed martial arts. The vibe here is incredible.
Where Kids Came Become Warriors I walked into **Divine Fitness and MMA** thinking my boys would learn a few kicks and maybe how to fall down gracefully. What actually happened is that my 7-year-old Oliver now has the confidence of a Navy SEAL, and my 15-year-old Carter moves like he was born on a mat.
New to muay thai? Start at Divine Fitness and MMA
Divine Fitness and 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 Divine Fitness and 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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