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Fountain of Youth Academy - FOYA
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in St. Augustine, Florida
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule foyabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-281-6257
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend checking it out or sending your kids if you aren’t in a position to train.”
“Small class sizes with lots of individual one on one attention.”
“Coach Glines has mentored me in and out of the gym and I am truly thankful for summoning the courage to go through the door the first time.”
Other martial arts here
“We also enjoy the Muay Thai kickboxing and Judo classes.”
“If you are looking for a place to train Jiu Jitsu in St Augustine I would highly recommend coming here.”
“We also enjoy the Muay Thai kickboxing and Judo classes.”
What members say
“Training was so much fun, and coach Larry led a great class filled with drills and competitive rolling while always keeping the atmosphere friendly, respectful, and down right fun.”
“Everyone was incredibly respectful and welcoming from the moment I walked in the door.”
“The training program is comprehensive and the coaches are incredibly friendly and hands-on.”
“I learned a couple cool details while in class, watched coach Larry explain the fundamentals to his newer students, and enjoyed every minute of being in class.”
From the reviews
In town for a conference, and needed a place to train and workout. Never dropped into another academy, so I was very nervous and anxious. Called Larry on the phone and was given a warm welcome to stop by and train. Stopped by for their 5:30pm adult BJJ class which was proceeded by their kids class.
I stopped in to FOYA while in town for work. I travel extensively for work and I’ve stopped in to well over 30 schools over the last couple of years while on the road. I have to say that FOYA was easily one of the most fun places I’ve trained.
I had no idea what to expect when I first went to my first class. Everyone there welcomed me and made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Over the last 9 months I have experienced an amazing physical transformation and have pushed myself further than I thought possible.
Awesome gym with awesome people. I was vacationing from out of town and was looking for a place to train while I was here. Came in for a class and everyone was very welcoming. The upper belts stepped aside to help me with my techniques. I’m glad I found this gym it will be my gym away from home.
New to muay thai? Start at Fountain of Youth Academy - FOYA
Fountain of Youth Academy - FOYA 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 Fountain of Youth Academy - FOYA
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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