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South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

4916 S Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33611, Tampa, Florida

+1 813-330-0591
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
MMA
Muay Thai
Women-Only Self-Defense
Wrestling

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kickboxing
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai
  • Women-Only Self-Defense
  • Wrestling

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming community
  • World-class patient and knowledgeable instructors
  • Clean and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Flexible scheduling with morning and evening sessions
  • Structured and progressive training plan
  • Family-friendly environment and pricing
  • Inclusive culture with diverse training partners
  • No long-term contract required
  • Safe training environment

Considerations

  • Lack of front-desk support at times
  • Poor first impression at reception
  • Dim lighting in front area
  • Hard to identify instructors
  • Disorganized front area

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

49

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

1

1 star

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Excellent

"Incredible gym. I dropped in for a few classes as I passed through town and instantly felt at home. I have trained at dozens of schools and I highly recommend this school."

- Joshua Lindstrom

via Google

5/8/2025

Excellent

"My son loves this place! The instructors teach the skills well but also are very positive! This is a wonderful place for kids to start learning jiu jitsu."

- Jane Sando

via Google

2/12/2025

Excellent

"This is an exceptional gym. Immaculate facilities and state-of-the-art training equipment, showcase their commitment to quality. The instructors are world-class - patient, knowledgeable, and adept at teaching all skill levels. The supportive community here is unparalleled; everyone is friendly and e..." Read more

- victor

via Google

10/18/2024

4.9

(107 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 12-1PM,4-9PM
  • Tuesday: 6-8AM,12-1PM,4-9PM
  • Wednesday: 12-1PM,4-9PM
  • Thursday: 6-8AM,12-1PM,4-9PM
  • Friday: 12-1PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-12PM
  • Sunday: 9AM-12PM

Instructors

L

Lane Andrews

Head Instructor, Professor, Coach

Certifications:

  • Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Robson Moura Nova União
J

John

Coach, Instructor

B

Brian Smith

Coach, Instructor

S

Stephanie

Coach, Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Boxing ring
  • Clean bathrooms
  • Immaculate facilities
  • MMA cage
  • Spacious matted areas
  • State-of-the-art training equipment
  • Weight lifting area

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