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Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Eustis, Florida

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule grapplingmastery.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-702-5689

Hours

Monday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Friday 6 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Saturday 8–10 am
Sunday 8–10 am

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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Beginner to advanced you'll learn and grow”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 17 mentions

“My son has attended since November 2014 and he is a tough one to like any activity but from the first class Brian (instructor/owner) made him interested!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Great for kids to learn self defense in a structured and safe environment!”

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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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Mt fiance and I were visiting from VA and needed somewhere for muy thai/ kickboxing to train for our vacation.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 10 mentions

“If you're an adult looking to train in jiu-jitsu or you have children that want to train, this is the place to bring them!”

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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 114 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 9 mentions

“Couch Brian and coach Rita are amazing, incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely invested in everyone’s progress.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“My son has attended since November 2014 and he is a tough one to like any activity but from the first class Brian (instructor/owner) made him interested!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 18 mentions

“It has made me a better martial artist of course and has also provided with an amazing circle of friends that are more like family!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“The instruction is very technical, and they have deep knowledge and experience to be able to teach techniques that will work for all different body types.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Even though this is located 30 minutes from my house 100% worth it!”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“This is one of the best places of a kind for everybody - kids, adults, women.”

From the reviews

I only took 3 classes here and love it! Coach Brian is very encouraging, kind, and definitely knows what he’s doing. Everyone here is so welcoming and it truly feels like a family here. I’m already starting to feel much more confident in my skills.

★★★★★ — Mae, Apr 2021

This is one of the best places of a kind for everybody - kids, adults, women. For me it is well worth a 30 minute drive several times a week, there is a really good positive and hardworking vibe.

★★★★★ — Aigereem, Jan 2026

I've been bringing my daughter here for 6 months and her confidence has grown tremendously. Definitely a great place for children to connect with eachother and bring some more discipline into their life. I've been training here for 5 months and the coaches and teammates are all awesome and very knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Jan 2026

My son (10) has been coming here Monday through Friday for the last several weeks and we have no plans on stopping! He loves everything about this gym. The coaches are phenomenal and do such amazing work with the kids. They are patient and kind with them and every single child that comes here looks forward to it.

★★★★★ — Tish, Sep 2020

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New to muay thai? Start at Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

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 Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy

353 Plaza Dr, Eustis, FL32726

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