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Mastermind MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pinellas Park, 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
- 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 mastermindmmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 727-492-8491
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Great school to train at whether you are a complete beginner or have prior experience.”
“We moved to Florida from New York and we were looking for a place to train jiu jitsu and grappling for myself and my son (8yrs old, used to train at Renzo’s in NY).”
“After I stopped my abuse before my teens, I enrolled in self-defense.”
“Dropped into the gym for open sparring on Saturday & I have got to say that Mastermind MMA Is a great place for anyone looking for solid training!”
“Large open mat space with several high level coaches, fighters & students!”
“They've helped them with self-discipline, self-defense, respect, self-respect, great teamwork.”
Other martial arts here
“After 8 months of training here I feel like my BJJ game has really improved along with my love and passion for the sport on a personal and competitive level!”
“I love my coaches they’re always there always all by my side I like being in my MMA Academy even my coaches and shaking with Meet Me so good at them to.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for great instruction, fun sessions on the Mat and some of the best friends you’ll meet, come check this place out.”
“On our very first class, the kids immediately started enjoying themselves and the other kids in their class were so welcoming and helpful to them.”
“On our very first class, the kids immediately started enjoying themselves and the other kids in their class were so welcoming and helpful to them.”
“The instructors take their job seriously and make sure you learn proper skill and technique to prepare you for competitions if you choose to do so.”
“The instructors take their job seriously and make sure you learn proper skill and technique to prepare you for competitions if you choose to do so.”
“This is truly the cleanest, safest, and most professional gym around.”
From the reviews
My husband and I dropped in to train while we were in the Tampa area for vacation. This academy is solid! You never know what to expect and we were really impressed with this academy. Everyone was so welcoming and the technique and skill these folks displayed was awesome!
After trying several different sports and martial arts schools, nothing clicked with our kids or felt "right" until we came to MMA. On our very first class, the kids immediately started enjoying themselves and the other kids in their class were so welcoming and helpful to them.
This is truly the cleanest, safest, and most professional gym around. The entire team is dedicated to excellent training and treats every student with care and respect. The owners genuinely care about both their students and their staff, creating an environment that feels supportive and welcoming.
Absolutely the best when it comes to showing your little ones respect, discipline, and perserverance! I would recommend Mastermind to any parent looking help your child excel in these areas. The family atmosphere in the gym is unparalleled, as you can tell Coach Alma and Professor Jason genuinely care about your child.
New to muay thai? Start at Mastermind MMA Academy
Mastermind MMA Academy 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 Mastermind MMA 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.
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