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One Forty Four MMA

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Mt Dora, Florida

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • 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 144mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-605-7984

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

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 One Forty Four MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Recommend this course to anyone who has no experience, has experience, and I will be taking it again asap!”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 19 mentions

“The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday.”

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🥊 Sparring 4 mentions

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🏆 Fight Team 4 mentions

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📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 11 mentions

“My wife and I had the chance to learn self-defense against armed attackers, weapons handling, building clearing, moving and shooting in and around vehicles, and more.”

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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 One Forty Four MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“It’s bled into her routine at home as well as I often catch her shadow boxing or wanting me to hold pads.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 17 mentions

“My family practices jiu jitsu here (which I am now accutely aware I need) and I jumped into Project Warrior not knowing what to expect.”

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🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“144 MMA is one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to and being a Christian based gym is something special that you don't find very often.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Love that I get such a well-rounded schedule of training here with amazing coaches that I respect very much and feel safe around.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“144 MMA is one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to and being a Christian based gym is something special that you don't find very often.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 21 mentions

“My family practices jiu jitsu here (which I am now accutely aware I need) and I jumped into Project Warrior not knowing what to expect.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 11 mentions

“It’s really impressive to see them growing each week in footwork and combinations as well as watching them do drills.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 13 mentions

From the reviews

Quick review - training at Dunamis was an amazing experience and I would 100% recommend anyone, regardless of training level, to attend their classes. They take the time to explain things so that everyone understands. Whether you are new to it all or experienced I guarantee you will love it.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Jul 2023

Everyone from my 5 year old to my husband loves it here! It’s so much more than MMA, they teach self control, mental strength, confidence, physical fitness, etc. The owners and coaches are so passionate and it shines through in the gym and all that they do. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Sierra, Jun 2025

The kids class is great for striking and conditioning as well as the self defense class which he open to any kid on Friday. Self defense also has discussions about awareness which I am a huge fan of incorporation especially for kids.

★★★★★ — K, Nov 2024

I started off going to strength and conditioning classes, which were great. When I heard they were changing to Project Warrior Classes I was a little bummed at first that it wouldn’t be just a workout, but figured it was worth a try. I am so glad I gave it a chance!

★★★★★ — Melissa, May 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at One Forty Four MMA

One Forty Four MMA 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.

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Your first muay thai class at One Forty Four MMA

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 One Forty Four MMA

2738 W Old highway 441, Mt Dora, FL32757

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