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Triple Crown MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Florence, Kentucky
Comfortable gym that teaches martial arts like kickboxing and jiu-jitsu, for kids and adults.
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 3–15) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule florencemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 279-1853
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great for all skill levels, and overall just a great group of people who really try to help you level up your game.”
“I have been training here at TCMMA for a few years, and it's a great place with a good environment safe for kids and adults to learn the gentle art of Ju Jitsu and kickboxing.”
“If you want to get in shape and learn to defend yourself in a safe, positive environment, definitely come check this place out!”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and have never made me feel incompetent or uncomfortable, which is a big thing to me since the kickboxing and jui juitsu are all new to me.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training here at TCMMA for a few years, and it's a great place with a good environment safe for kids and adults to learn the gentle art of Ju Jitsu and kickboxing.”
“My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!”
“My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!”
“I started my kids (ages 9 and 11) at Triple Crown MMA Jiu-Jitsu Academy about four months ago, and they absolutely love it.”
What members say
“The professor and coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and great with the kids.”
“They are very welcoming and encouraging to people of all skills and ages.”
“The coaches push them to learn, improve, and be one with their "gym family" (the other boys and girls they work with).”
“It’s been amazing to watch my kids grow in confidence, discipline, and skill — and it’s even inspired me to start training as part of my own fitness journey.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and have never made me feel incompetent or uncomfortable, which is a big thing to me since the kickboxing and jui juitsu are all new to me.”
“My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!”
From the reviews
Triple Crown MMA is seriously the best! We've been coming since October and it has honestly changed our lives! My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!
Dropped in for a class with my 5 year old and they couldn't have been any nicer. Super friendly and awesome with the kids. Took their time to make sure my daughter understood all the motions and helped her when she had any issues. Highly recommended.
Triple Crown MMA is an amazing place to train. My son and I started training earlier in the year and haven't regretted it for a moment. The instruction is stellar, the gym is clean and comfortable. Having recently moved from another state, I was worried about finding a place to re-start training.
I started my kids (ages 9 and 11) at Triple Crown MMA Jiu-Jitsu Academy about four months ago, and they absolutely love it. The professor and coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and great with the kids. We’ve met so many wonderful people here and always feel welcome.
New to muay thai? Start at Triple Crown MMA Academy
Triple Crown 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 Triple Crown 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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