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Fighting Chance Fitness
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in St. Augustine, 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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fightingchancebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-810-1051
Hours
| Monday | 10:45 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15–6:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:45 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their expertise ensures that everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, feels safe and supported throughout their training.”
“The owners and instructors are top notch, and have provided both my kids and myself excellent instruction and coaching.”
“The coaches are fantastic, and my kids are passionate about Jiu-Jitsu, aiming to become black belts and compete at the highest level.”
“Background: Been Traveling/Training grappling ~6 yrs, some wrestling and instructing fundamentals and kids classes.”
“Add to that the Muay Thai, pistol and other self-defense offerings, If you live within range of the school at least giving it a try is a no-brainer.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 13 years, the last six years I’ve trained out of Fighting Chance… and it’s been an incredible journey!”
“Background: Been Traveling/Training grappling ~6 yrs, some wrestling and instructing fundamentals and kids classes.”
What members say
“The owners and instructors are top notch, and have provided both my kids and myself excellent instruction and coaching.”
“Their expertise ensures that everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, feels safe and supported throughout their training.”
“The combination of skilled instructors, a safe environment, and a welcoming community creates the perfect setting for both personal and martial arts development.”
“I started training at fighting chance a long time ago, having just moved to the area and having substantial previous experience with a Japanese form of jujitsu.”
“The gym also offers excellent strength and conditioning facilities, including a sauna, to help you stay in top shape.”
“Great kids program as well.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 13 years, the last six years I’ve trained out of Fighting Chance… and it’s been an incredible journey! Recently, I had the chance to participate in the ADCC Grappling Tournament and felt well-prepared thanks to the top-notch training here.
Our family just joined Fighting Chance a month ago, and we absolutely love it. Our two girls get so excited to go every single class, and the adult BJJ classes are also equally as awesome. The atmosphere is so welcoming.
I started training at fighting chance a long time ago, having just moved to the area and having substantial previous experience with a Japanese form of jujitsu. At the time, the skill and knowledge of the instructors was amazing.
Fighting Chance is a top notch gym with a lot of class times to choose from. I’ve tried all the BJJ and Yoga classes and haven’t had a bad instructor. My kid is equally happy with our chosen gym family. Haven’t tried the Muay Thai; but it’s on my list as I’ve heard great things.
New to muay thai? Start at Fighting Chance Fitness
Fighting Chance Fitness 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 Fighting Chance Fitness
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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