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Pure Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Jupiter, 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 (ages 3–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pureselfdefense.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-972-4117
Hours
| Monday | 2:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 9–11:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7–10:30 am, 5:45–7 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids have a blast and the facility is set up perfectly for viewing.”
“Family-friendly with many classes and workshops, and private lessons offered also.”
“The best place for self defense and Jiu jitsu in the entire state of Florida and one of the best in the world!”
“The classes are practical, well structured, and great for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.”
“Guy has consistency provided excellent, detailed instruction to ensure that all his students fully understand the art of jiu jitsu.”
“I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.”
What members say
“All staff is warm, welcoming, and Nohra always makes scheduling a breeze!”
“The facility is state-of-the-art, the instructors are incredibly supportive and engaging, and the curriculum is truly top-notch.”
“This is a school, not a gym, wheee they teache techniques to learn self-defense and get an amazing workout.”
“The instructors are outstanding, staff is friendly, and the school is always clean!”
“His focus is always on the techniques and the effectiveness of them, and safety for all his students.”
From the reviews
Pure Self Defense is outstanding! The facility is world-class, always clean and welcoming. The instructors are exceptional, and under the guidance of Dr Gaetano J. Scuderi, MD, the training is top-notch. Whether you’re new to jiu-jitsu or experienced, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Let me just say I travel 40 minutes a day just to come to this dojo because it's WORTH IT. I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.
We absolutely love Pure Self Defense. The coaches and staff are truly incredible. They are patient, encouraging, and so good with the kids. You can tell they really care about what they do and about the families they serve. My kids feel comfortable, supported, and actually excited to go to class.
This is a world class facility right here in Jupiter. Biggest Mat space by far. There are floating mats. Four showers. Every aspect of a physical confrontation is addressed, including striking, throwing, grappling, weapons, defense, and retention.
New to muay thai? Start at Pure Self Defense
Pure Self Defense 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 Pure Self Defense
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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