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Pura Vida BJJ & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule puravidabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-885-0003
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“If you’re serious about competing or learning self defense this is you want to be.”
Other martial arts here
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
What members say
“The coaches are great, keep things light hearted, welcoming to everyone and focus on individual improvement within even the largest classes.”
“They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“Amazing gym would highly recommend, coming here in late august having previously trained at other gyms the coaches were extremely welcoming, and professional.”
“I’ve seen the facility upgrade, the coaches continue to have a growth mindset, and members of all ability levels come together just to sweat!”
“The new gym is huge, very clean and has a great setup.”
From the reviews
Amazing gym all around. They have everything you could want: BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, wrestling, fitness center, a kids program, and leveled classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
A Place I’ve called come for the last 5 years! This is where my journey began as a martial artist. I’ve seen the facility upgrade, the coaches continue to have a growth mindset, and members of all ability levels come together just to sweat!
Whether you are just interested in working out, building confidence, learning striking (boxing, kick boxing), grappling(wrestling, jujitsu), or taking up MMA, whether you or looking for your children or for yourself, Pura Vida is the place to be…world class instruction, great teammates, I love my Pura Vida family.
Amazing gym would highly recommend, coming here in late august having previously trained at other gyms the coaches were extremely welcoming, and professional. Very excited to continue to grow here and start my mma career!
New to muay thai? Start at Pura Vida BJJ & MMA
Pura Vida BJJ & 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.
Your first muay thai class at Pura Vida BJJ & 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.
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