Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.
Tampa 4
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Martial Arts Advantage
3311 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629-7817
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Gracie Westchase
12807 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635-9615
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Martial Arts Advantage North
234 E Bearss Ave Ste A, Tampa, FL 33613
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TNC Taekwondo TNC Dance
7071 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634-2290
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True Way Martial Arts
1530 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759-2538
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Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
1458 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764-2877
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Chris Sutton's Martial Arts & Fitness
24103 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763
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MA Fitness Kickboxing
9737 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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American Mixed Martial Arts
10450 66th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-2340
Monday - Thursday: 7AM-9PM
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Fight Fitness Center
6240 39th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-6039
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Logans Martial Arts Academy
720 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32301-3533
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Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1533 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4331
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Empower Martial Arts
1613 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5501
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Niko's Muay Thai Gym
23123 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428-5407
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Ata Taekwondo Club
7600 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487-1676
Davie 2
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Traditional Taekwondo Center
6843 Stirling Rd, Davie, FL 33314-7012
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Gracie Barra Davie
5167 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328-4508
DeLand 2
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Warrior Defense Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
815 W New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720-5226
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Warrior Defense Martial Arts
1750 Lexington Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
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Brazilian Top Team Jacksonville
13529 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224-0288
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Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4194 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-6658
Jupiter 2
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Amazon Martial Arts
10148 Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478-4707
Mon-Fri 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Team Nogueira Bloise Academy
1601 Commerce Ln, Jupiter, FL 33458-8818
Largo 2
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Tampa Bay Krav Maga
12506 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773-2615
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Tran Tae Kwon Do
12310 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL 33774
Orlando 2
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Martial Arts Nation
6424 Alexandra Louise Dr, Orlando, FL 32827-5810
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Asenjo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4884 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811-3641
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RT Martial Arts Academy HQ
6200 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966
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Master Dave's House Of Warriors
600 6th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32962-1640
Aventura 1
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Gracie Barra Aventura
Street Hibachi, 3599 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180-3745
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Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lakewood Ranch
9122 Town Center Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34202-5049
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Dade City BJJ
14537 6th St, Dade City, FL 33523-3112
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Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
3091 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33312
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Fight Sports Deerfield Beach
155 NE 1st St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-3562
Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm, Tue 6pm-7pm, Wed-Fri 7pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-12:30pm
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Dunnellon Martial Arts & Fitness
20751 Powell Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431-6550
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Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC
105 Hughes St NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Freeport 1
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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Freeport
48 Commerce Ln, Freeport, FL 32439-4521
Monday: 4:30-7:30
Hialeah 1
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Gracie Barra Hialeah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1001 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012-3378
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
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High Springs Choi Kwang Do
18560 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643-0005
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CKO Kickboxing Hollywood
2000 Harrison St, Hollywood, FL 33020
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Inverness Renshinkan Karate
5164 S Florida Ave, Inverness, FL 34450
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Champion Karate
905 Williston Park Pt, Lake Mary, FL 32746-2101
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Lost Legacy Martial Arts
Lauderhill, FL
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Elite Force BJJ
4752 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-6553
Miami 1
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American Karate Academy
14711 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33185-4098
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Payak muay thai bjj
4726 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652-4827
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Gioe's School of Combat Arts
112 Wise Ave, Niceville, FL 32578-2864
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Pro Thai Boxing
2144 NE 162nd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-4924
Ocoee 1
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Jacare Martial Arts
1681 Amazing Way, Ocoee, FL 34761-3486
Oviedo 1
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Oom Yung Doe
160 S Central Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765-9026
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American Top Team West Pines
111 Grand Palms Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1329
Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM; Sat 9AM-1PM
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Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola
3300 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505-5141
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Ignite Kickboxing
11829 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156-4439
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YR Jiu Jitsu Team
6761 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33313-6000
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The Camp MATC
1616 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-9137
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Endure Martial Arts
238 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984-5044
Mon 11am-12:30pm, Tue 6am-7am, Wed 10am-12:30pm, Thu 6am-7am, Sat 8am-1pm
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New Life Martial Arts
2241 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119-3017
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St Augustine Aikido Center
1 Willard Dr, St Augustine, FL 32086-5700
St Johns 1
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Endless Fight Jiu Jitsu
616 State Road 13, St Johns, FL 32259-3868
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MA Fitness Kickboxing
4400 34th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33714-3721
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Chris Sutton's Martial Arts & Fitness North Pinellas
39918 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Helton Silva BJJ
13889 Wellington Trce, Wellington, FL 33414
Mon-Fri 6am-7am
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Wesley Chapel Martial Arts Academy
2237 Ashley Oaks Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544-6405
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Florida Kickboxing Academy
7655 Enterprise Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33404-3339
M,W,F 7AM-12PM & 4PM - 8PM, TUES/THURS 9AM-12PM & 4PM-8PM, SATURDAYS 9AM-12PM
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Legend Martial Arts Sport Center
14183 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787-4208
Also in Florida
- Kids Martial Arts Classes1,044
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools1,043
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools783
- Boxing Gyms695
- MMA Gyms410
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops158
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults106
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults70
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults44
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies41
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools35
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes24
Good to know
How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?
Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.
Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?
Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.
How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?
Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Florida can browse 65 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Florida should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 65 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.