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Zion Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Port Charlotte, Florida

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule zionmartialartschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 941-249-0822

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
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 Zion Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“His approach helps kids and teens to challenge themselves and learn respect and self discipline.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“His approach helps kids and teens to challenge themselves and learn respect and self discipline.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Great old school training that will enhance your fundamentals as well as your character.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“From skill to mindset, morals and discipline, self-defense and confidence building- Kyoshi is the best trainer”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“Wether you are a beginner or you want to improve your skills or you want your child to learn true martial arts this is the place to go to”

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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 Zion Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“This place is amazing for any level of mma.”

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🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“Great environment, great Sensei, great place to learn Karate!”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“From skill to mindset, morals and discipline, self-defense and confidence building- Kyoshi is the best trainer”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“He doesn't just teach you how to fight but you will learn self-discipline and life-skill, there so much to say.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 2 mentions

“If you looking for true traditional karate look no further 💥”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“He doesn't just teach you how to fight but you will learn self-discipline and life-skill, there so much to say.”

From the reviews

This by far is one of the best martial arts schools in Florida. I’m 47 yrs old and I started when I was 13 yrs old. And I can tell you that when we competed we took all the divisions by storm taking 1,2and third in most tournaments You will not only learn a traditional martial arts that will be your foundation.

★★★★★ — Melvin, Jan 2023

This instructor right here is the perfect instructor (if there was to be one). He teaches with passion and guidance by taking his time to teach every moves with the right angles and steps, he doesn't sugarcoat ( he's well experienced ) and enjoy teaching.

★★★★★ — Lewis, Jan 2023

I have known Master Ramos for about 40 years. He is a gifted instructor, with knowledge in multiple disciplines. Throughout the years, his students have won many prestigious events. Most importantly, however, is that Ramos Sensei is a tremendous human being.

★★★★★ — World, Jan 2023

excellent and knowledgeable instructor. Wether you are a beginner or you want to improve your skills or you want your child to learn true martial arts this is the place to go to

★★★★★ — Ben, Jan 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Zion Martial Arts

Zion Martial Arts 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Zion Martial Arts

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 Zion Martial Arts

2401 S Tamiami Trl B, Port Charlotte, FL33952

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