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Franklin Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 274 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tampa, Florida
Boxing and conditioning gym featuring murals and welcoming staff, plus training for beginners to pros.
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 (ages 6–13) — 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 franklingymtpa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-278-3483
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are super knowledgeable and really take the time to help you improve your skills, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“The experience was awesome since I got a great workout and learned some new techniques.”
“I've been boxing for a while but Asa took extra time to help me with 2 technical details that I took in to my sparring sessions yesterday back home and really made a difference.”
“Great fighters, a really good environment to be around for all levels, and the owner Franklin is a very friendly and welcoming guy.”
“Shoutout to Coach Gary , real cool guy, he takes his time to really help me sharpen my footwork and fundamentals‼️ W gym for sure.”
“The staff and everyone is great and even welcome my son when he comes to train with me.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been boxing for a while but Asa took extra time to help me with 2 technical details that I took in to my sparring sessions yesterday back home and really made a difference.”
What members say
“The coaches are super knowledgeable and really take the time to help you improve your skills, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“The coaches are super knowledgeable and really take the time to help you improve your skills, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“I am writing this on my way to Franklin’s Gym right now, knowing full well the Coach Isaac is about to humble me for the next hour.”
“Shoutout to Coach Gary , real cool guy, he takes his time to really help me sharpen my footwork and fundamentals‼️ W gym for sure.”
“I started going to Franklin August of 2025 & honestly the growth with my boxing skills $ cardio is crazy🔥💯I definitely go places more confident than usual nowadays lol.”
“I've been boxing for a while but Asa took extra time to help me with 2 technical details that I took in to my sparring sessions yesterday back home and really made a difference.”
From the reviews
This is a review from the other side of the equation. Specifically, via an OG (15 years' experience pushing 50 years old) who tried out this terrific gym...and unfortunately needed to cancel a membership. Why the 5-stars? Let me explain. To begin, Kevin Franklin is an exceptional human being.
I have trained at Franklin boxing for a couple years now. It’s everything you want in a gym. It’s got great equipment, an awesome ring to box in, and it’s right in Tampa easy to get to. The staff and everyone is great and even welcome my son when he comes to train with me.
I was visiting Tampa this week and need a place to train. I connected with Kevin who invited me to the 6am class the next day. Asa was the coach and the experience was fantastic. Great group of people! Great energy! Great instruction!
Best boxing gym in the Bay. I first started boxing over a year ago and tried out 4 different gyms. This gym is the real deal! You learn the fundamentals and get to build off of it everyday. I’ve been to every single class morning, midday, or night time they all bring their own fire and charisma.
New to muay thai? Start at Franklin Gym
Franklin Gym 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 Franklin Gym
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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