Martial arts classes in Miami, from age 2 to adult
Over 70 classes run each week, from 6AM until 1:45AM, from 2 year olds, to adult beginner MMA, to pro fighter training. At FFA, we teach all ages and skill levels mixed martial arts in Miami.
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The free lesson and the 30 days are for South Florida residents, at our Miami location.
Which class is right for my child?
Three age groups, so a three-year-old is never training alongside an eleven-year-old. Each one builds on the one before it.
Tiny Ninjas 2–3
Our Tiny Ninjas program is a great way to get your child started in the martial arts. This program focuses on building discipline, coordination, and team work. It is a great primer for children to get ready for martial arts training, while having a lot of fun and getting exercise in.
Little Ninjas 4–7
The Little Ninjas program will get your child to learn discipline, respect, and build self confidence through the martial arts. Besides learning self defense, the children will also learn important life skills such as bully proofing, stranger danger, and practicing situational awareness.
Kids 8–12
Our Kids program builds on our Little Ninjas curriculum, and expands the sets of techniques they will learn, from Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling. Our kids program is designed to train your child’s body, spirit, and mind for a full workout.
Who is teaching them: every coach who takes a children’s class has passed our own 12-week Instructor Program, a pass-or-fail course in how to teach — how to deliver a lesson, handle problems and run a room — rather than in technique. Meet the kids’ coaches.
What parents say
“He has a lot of difficulty with changes and new things … What made this experience so wonderful was the fact that each coach … had so much love and patience with him that I could never thank them enough. My other two boys are now in the MMA program as well and the discipline and self confidence that they have gained (aside from so many other things) is astounding.”
“My son started at Freestyle Fighting Academy when he was 5½ years old, and he absolutely loves it! His coaches, Cami, Krystal, and Edgar, are incredibly patient, encouraging, and do an amazing job teaching discipline, confidence, respect, and self-defense while making every class fun.”
“I have been training here since I was 13 years old and this place has been my home ever since. The Individual attention towards each student is something that stood out and still stands out to me till this day.”
Classes for teenagers
Teens MMA 13–17
The Teens MMA program takes the level of training up a notch, and the teens go through a more rigorous curriculum. Learning about leadership skills, developing self esteem, and teamwork skills go along with a higher level of martial arts proficiency.
Teens are taught by Emmanuel Lokolo. Meet the coaches by program.
Where should an adult start?
Adult MMA is where everyone begins. The rest is what you can move into — the Combat Athlete Program is entered by graduating into it, not by signing up for it, and the fight team sits above that.
Adult MMA
Our Adult MMA program is the starting point for all adults, and is our introductory level class. Whether you had some or no experience, you will fit right in and learn from our beginners curriculum the fundamental skills of MMA. This is also an excellent workout, and a lot of fun!
Combat Athlete Program
Our adults that complete our beginner program can then graduate to our Combat Athlete Program (CAP). This is where we begin ranking, and you will be able to do full contact sparring, with proper safety precautions of course. You will be learning and training much like a pro now.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class is specifically focused on the ground fighting element of MMA. Made famous by Royce Gracie in his UFC debut, you will learn a combination of chokes, joint locks, sweeps, and how to control an opponent on the ground.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is the core of our striking curriculum at FFA, and we use elements of Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, Boxing, Tae Kwon Do and Karate. The result is a very versatile striking style that is well suited for self defense and sport applications that can be used by all body types.
Pro/Am Fight Team
Athletes that want to take their training to the next level can join our fight team. We hold team tryouts every few months, and those that qualify will join our amateur fight team. After completing 5 amateur fights, they can go pro. The fight team has additional training sessions by invite.
Some of these have pages of their own, going into what is actually taught and who teaches it: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing. Two more disciplines are trained here without being classes of their own — boxing, where a dedicated adult class led by Edgard Plazaola is coming soon, and wrestling, which is taught alongside the MMA.
If you came here wanting to be able to defend yourself, here is how self-defense training works at this gym.
Training that is not martial arts
Women Only Fitness Bootcamp
For women who are interested in a healthy lifestyle, look no further than our Women Only Fitness Bootcamp (WOFB). WOFB focuses on having a healthy lifestyle, which includes crafting meal plans, balanced workouts, and networking with like-minded women to build a better you.
The bootcamp is a fitness program and teaches no martial arts, so it is not the answer if what you want is self-defense — the adult MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing classes above are. It runs under its own name and site, Women Only Fitness Bootcamp, and was founded by our co-owner Rima Avellan.
Our famous 30 day free trial includes:
Free private lesson
Once you join our 30 day free trial, we will schedule you for a free private lesson with one of our world class instructors. This lesson will get you orientated with the basics in the martial arts so you will be ready to join the group classes: the jab, the cross, the hook, the roundhouse kick, the closed guard, the rear naked choke and the armbar.
Free uniform
Having a uniform is part of the martial arts experience, and we don’t want to throw you in class without looking the part. So we will give you a uniform on the house. You get to keep it whether you decide to join or not after the 30 days.
Access to online coaching
There is a lot to learn in the martial arts, and you might feel overwhelmed and forget what you learned in class. Not to worry, that is normal. That is why we offer our online coaching portal, FFAcoach.com, for free when you enroll. You will get to learn from the curriculum we have developed over 20 years that has helped create fighters like UFC star Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal and TitanFC champion Jason “the Specimen” Soares.
30 days of group classes
Once you have completed your private lesson, you will be able to join in the group classes and become part of the team. Classes are 1 hour long, and incorporate warm ups, stretching, technique instruction, practice, and are a fantastic workout. Besides these classes, you are also welcome to visit our open mat sessions available every day, so you can get some extra mat time.
What people are saying about FFA
“Unlike other schools, their extended and liberal hours of operation provide a way for working professionals, students and families to participate at their convenience. Having traveled around the globe, I find that FFA is one of the best mixed martial arts and training centers worldwide.”
“FFA is a great place for any and all ages to learn martial arts. I’ve been training here for almost two years and absolutely love the place. They have the best instructors and make you feel at home, like family. You learn at your own pace right alongside professional fighters without any of the stresses one might imagine.”
“I have been training at FFA for 6+ years and I highly recommend it! The owners are world class in jiu jitsu having competed at the highest level so you can feel good knowing you are getting great instruction. I am 48 years old and training MMA at FFA is the best and most enjoyable way I have found to stay in shape.”
Where are the classes, and when can you come in?
Every class listed above runs at 1423 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33174, Across the street from FIU, in the Publix Shopping Center, with free parking outside.
The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and staffed. over 70 classes run each week, from 6AM until 1:45AM, with open mat and the weight room available during non-class hours. We go through the timetable with you when you visit, so you start in the class that fits your week.
Frequently asked questions
- What classes does Freestyle Fighting Academy offer?
- Freestyle Fighting Academy runs ten programs at 1423 SW 107th Ave, Miami. For children: Tiny Ninjas (2-3), Little Ninjas (4-7) and Kids (8-12). For teenagers: Teens MMA. For adults: Adult MMA, the Combat Athlete Program, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and the Pro/Am Fight Team at the top of that ladder. There is also the Women Only Fitness Bootcamp, which is a fitness program rather than martial arts.
- How young can my child start martial arts?
- Children can start at age 2 in the Tiny Ninjas program, which focuses on building discipline, coordination and team work. It is a primer for martial arts training rather than full instruction, and the age groups step up from there: Little Ninjas at 4 to 7, Kids at 8 to 12, and Teens MMA from 13.
- Which class should an adult with no experience start in?
- Adult MMA. It is the starting point for all adults and the introductory level class. Whether you have had some experience or none, you learn the fundamental skills of MMA from the beginners curriculum. Adults who complete it can graduate to the Combat Athlete Program, which is where ranking begins and where full contact sparring is introduced.
- What is included in the 30 day free trial?
- Four things: a free private lesson with an instructor, a free uniform which you keep whether or not you join, free access to the online coaching portal at FFAcoach.com, and 30 days of group classes. Classes are 1 hour long and include warm ups, stretching, technique instruction and practice, and you are also welcome at the open mat sessions that run every day.
- How much do classes cost?
- Prices are discussed in person, at your visit, once you have seen the gym and we know which program fits. The first 30 days cost nothing either way: the 30 day free trial includes a private lesson, 30 days of group classes, a uniform to keep and online video access. If you join, you have a 60-day money-back guarantee: attend all of your classes in the first 60 days, and if you are unsatisfied, get your money back.
- How long is a class at Freestyle Fighting Academy?
- Classes are 1 hour long and incorporate warm ups, stretching, technique instruction and practice. Beyond the classes there are open mat sessions available every day for extra mat time. over 70 classes run each week, from 6AM until 1:45AM.
Start your 30-Day Free Trial
You can start your martial arts training at FFA today. Leave your details and we will call you within 24 hours to arrange your free private lesson and a tour of the gym.
Here is everything you get, at no charge:
- Train mixed martial arts for 30 days
- Get a FREE uniform
- Get a FREE private lesson
- Get instant access to FREE MMA and self-defense instructional videos
In your private lesson you learn the basics: the jab, the cross, the hook, the roundhouse kick, the closed guard, the rear naked choke and the armbar.
And if you join, you have our 60-day money-back guarantee: attend all of your classes in the first 60 days, and if you are unsatisfied, get your money back.
Call or text 305-225-4610. The gym is staffed 24 hours a day, so someone picks up. Prefer not to talk on the phone? Text us and we reply within 24 hours.
For South Florida residents, at our Miami location. The offer stays open for one month from the date we send it. Bring a spouse or your children along if you would like them to take part.