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South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tampa, 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) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southtampajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-330-0591
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 am, 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1 pm, 5:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors are world-class - patient, knowledgeable, and adept at teaching all skill levels.”
“We highly recommend Lane and the entire team at RMNU South Tampa for kids of all ages and are so thankful to them for taking care of her and teaching her the ropes!”
“Whether you're aiming for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this gym delivers.”
“If your looking to challenge yourself, mentally and physically, get in shape, experience something new, or just meet good people this is the school for you.”
Other martial arts here
“Started coming here in Decemberfor jiu jitsu and kick boxing, and have really enjoyed it.”
“Started coming here in Decemberfor jiu jitsu and kick boxing, and have really enjoyed it.”
“Known Fletcher Linton for over 12 years and both him and Lane have been very instrumental in development over the years in not just jiujitsu but as a coach and instructor as well.”
“Highly recommended for anyone looking to give Jiu Jitsu or MMA a try.”
“I started training BJJ about 4 years ago with a wrestling back ground and can say my grappling has never been better.”
What members say
“It is a great environment and has a welcoming training culture with very knowledgeable instructors.”
“It is a great environment and has a welcoming training culture with very knowledgeable instructors.”
“Our family was looking for a BJJ and Muay Thai gym for awhile and we are so grateful to have found South Tampa Jiu Jitsu!”
“Lane Andrews professional approach and ability to articulate clear and detailed instruction makes learning both basic and advanced techniques easy.”
“The physical gym itself also has a great set up, lots of mat space, a ring, a cage, and an awesome weight lifting area.”
“If you want high level coaching, clean facilities, and multiple classes teaching multiple Martial Arts, this is the gym for you.”
From the reviews
Great school, great instructor, and great people. I started training BJJ about 4 years ago with a wrestling back ground and can say my grappling has never been better. Lane Andrews professional approach and ability to articulate clear and detailed instruction makes learning both basic and advanced techniques easy.
Our family was looking for a BJJ and Muay Thai gym for awhile and we are so grateful to have found South Tampa Jiu Jitsu! The coaches are amazing, the family centered pricing makes it so that everyone can train & I love that all 3 of my kids can take classes at once instead of having to be on site for 3 hours for back…
I don’t post reviews often, but my 6- and 8-year-old daughters have been coming here twice a week for the past six months, and I have nothing but glowing things to say. They truly have fun while learning so many valuable life skills and it’s been amazing to watch.
Extremely welcoming training facility for beginners! Learning the basics from pro’s inspires me to keep coming back. Jon is an incredible coach and Stephanie is very knowledgable and supportive.
New to muay thai? Start at South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & 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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