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Unified Martial Art Academy

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Miami, Florida

Muay Thai gym Fight team

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  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule unifiedmartialart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 305-877-6143

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Unified Martial Art Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Fight Team

“His teachings are extremely rewarding if you're willing to become a great well-rounded fighter with a knowledge of the martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The training is also practical for real life self defense scenarios.”

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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 Unified Martial Art Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I started training for MMA a few years ago, I meet many trainers in different fighting academies over the years.”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“He creates a welcoming environment, thorough knowledge within his teachings, and provides an extraordinary and rewarding experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“He creates a welcoming environment, thorough knowledge within his teachings, and provides an extraordinary and rewarding experience.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“My experiences with UMAA and the encyclopedic owner Sifu Dwight Woods, not only formulated me as a martial artist but as a young man.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“His teachings are extremely rewarding if you're willing to become a great well-rounded fighter with a knowledge of the martial arts.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 2 mentions

“Everyone, including Sifu, are always willing to help you learn not only the history, but also the authentic vocabulary, as well as the philosophy of JKD and Bruce Lee.”

From the reviews

As my first experience in martial arts training, it was a great introduction to JKD and Muay Thai. Sifu Dwight Woods is a wonderful teacher and overall, the students are very friendly and welcoming. This is a great place to start if you are looking to get your feet wet with martial arts.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Dec 2020

My experiences with UMAA and the encyclopedic owner Sifu Dwight Woods, not only formulated me as a martial artist but as a young man. For years the "Jeet Kune Do Rebel" has blazed a trail in the Miami-based martial arts, teaching Jeet Kune Do concepts but also Muay Thai (the "King of the Ring" in striking arts),…

★★★★★ — Jose, Mar 2019

Sifu Woods brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience to his classes, which are also fun and interesting as a result of his teaching style. Going to his classes are one of my favorite reasons to go to Miami.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2020

I started training for MMA a few years ago, I meet many trainers in different fighting academies over the years. I trained in many arts including Jiu Jistsu but I was recently introduced to JKD.

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2019

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Your first muay thai class at Unified Martial Art 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.

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 Unified Martial Art Academy

c/o The Health Joint, 8015 SW 40th St, Miami, FL33155

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