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War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Leesburg, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule warpeacemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (352) 460-4827
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“And especially if you’ve never trained before this is the place to start.”
“Started taking my kids here 1 month ago, and I have already seen increased discipline, confidence, and respect while decreasing attitude and laziness.”
Other martial arts here
“My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here.”
“Outstanding BJJ training with Coach Mark Peace, whose knowledge and passion make each class a superb workout.”
“I dropped into War and Peace MMA after several months off any Jiu-Jitsu or MMA training.”
What members say
“Amazing coaching, great environment and I would highly reccommend anyone who is in the area to go be apart of this great community thats building.”
“Mark and his people were very welcoming and helped me acclimate back into the training fold with no issues.”
“Coach Mark Peace is super down to earth, very patient, has great communication skills, and is just overall an excellent teacher and has the background and experience to back it up.”
“They take the time to help the kids in the areas where technique is lacking.”
“If you're willing to put the work in you will catch an amazing workout and be on the path to your fitness and MMA goals.”
“With my first jiu jitsu competition being this weekend, I wanted to stay on that mats and keep training.”
From the reviews
If you are looking to feel good and accomplished and wanting to learn how far you can push yourself. You have found the right place @ War & Peace MMA & Jiu-jitsu. Coach Peace is great with the kids class and the adults.
I absolutely love attending these classes and being apart of the war & peace team. If you’re looking to get into shape, learn how to defend yourself or are just looking for somewhere new to train than look no further.
My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here. Neither of us had any prior training before and we’ve both learned so much in a very short time. My son was having behavioral/respect issues beforehand which is why we joined and his attitude has completely changed already in a positive way.
Great place to learn BJJ, in the Leesburg area. Mark Peace, main instructor, is great. He is a talented, knowledgeable, BJJ Practitioner who is also a great guy and a wonderful teacher. I do the morning classes with a good group of people. This is an amazing opportunity to join a brand new training facility.
New to muay thai? Start at War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
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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