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VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sarasota, Florida

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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  • 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 vttsarasota.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 408-701-8173

Hours

Monday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the instructors are top-notch, and the sense of community here is unmatched.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Kids are over excited and over joy doing this classes Recommended especially if you want to burn out kiddos energy”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Beginners feel welcomed and supported, while advanced fighters get high-quality training and real challenges.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Caca is knowledgeable, professional, and focused on proper technique and safety.”

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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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 9 mentions

“I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality muay thai and bjj.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Instructors all have tons of competition experience in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA.”

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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 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Melody does a great job working with the kids and keeps the classes fun while teaching discipline and technique.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the instructors are top-notch, and the sense of community here is unmatched.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 13 mentions

“All the coaches and students are friendly and like a family, highly recommend for everyone to join specially if you want to take your training seriously and to the next level 💪”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“He is very tough and high skilled martial artist, world-wide recognized by your sport achievements, titles and formation of athletes.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“Beginners feel welcomed and supported, while advanced fighters get high-quality training and real challenges.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“The coaches truly care, the environment feels like family, and the gym is clean, professional, and well-run.”

From the reviews

I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality muay thai and bjj. The school is clean and the instructors make you feel welcome no matter your experience level. I will be training here on my weekends as there are 5 legitimate high level black belts whom I have much to learn from. 5 stars.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Feb 2024

Amazing gym for all levels. Beginners feel welcomed and supported, while advanced fighters get high-quality training and real challenges. The coaches truly care, the environment feels like family, and the gym is clean, professional, and well-run. Perfect for individuals and families alike. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Feb 2026

VALE TT has the best coaches in SW Florida. They are experts at teaching techniques, and know how to push you to your limits while keeping it safe and fun. I highly recommend their BJJ and Muay Tia classes.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Feb 2025

VTT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, is hands down the best academy in Sarasota! The location is super convenient, making it easy to fit classes into a busy schedule. The environment is incredibly nurturing and safe, perfect for the whole family to train and grow together.

★★★★★ — Dani, Jan 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, 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.

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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

1900 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL34234

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