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Amon W.
“One of South Tampa's gems. Full of wonderful equipment. Not crowded. The trainers are so knowledgeable.”
Train Hard. South Tampa's Home for MMA & Fitness.
MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing classes, plus a 24/7 gym floor for members. All levels welcome. Your first class is free.
Veteran-Owned
South Tampa Since 2015
4.8★ on Google
24/7 Member Access
All Levels Welcome
ABOUT US
Empire MMA Gym & Fitness is a veteran-owned gym on S MacDill Ave in South Tampa, training the community since 2015. We opened with a simple goal: build a place where people train together, get better, and stick around. Under one roof you get a full equipment floor, open 24/7 to members, and a full martial arts program covering MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing. Our coaches bring decades of combined experience to every class.
4.8 Google Rating · 25 reviews
WHAT WE ARE BEST AT
OUR SERVICES
MMA Training
Learn the full game: striking, wrestling, and ground work in one program.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu taught by a black belt with Gracie Barra lineage.
Boxing
Stance, footwork, and clean punching mechanics, taught in a program built on Hall-of-Fame-caliber coaching heritage.
Kickboxing Cardio
A conditioning class built around punching and kicking the heavy bags.
HIIT Training
Timed circuits, EMOMs, and interval work that push your conditioning hard in under an hour.
Strength & Conditioning
A complete machine and free-weight floor: racks, barbells, dumbbells, and cable machines.
Personal Training
Private sessions built around your goal: fat loss, strength, fight skills, or getting back in shape after a layoff.
Youth Programs
Martial arts classes for kids and teens that build discipline, confidence, and real skill.
Striking Arts
Muay Thai-style striking: kicks, knees, elbows, and clinch work layered on top of solid boxing.
24/7 Gym Membership
Key access to the full gym floor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Women's Self-Defense
Technique-focused classes covering the situations that actually happen: grabs, holds, and getting away.
Fight Team & Competition
Competition prep for amateur and pro MMA and grappling.
our process
Our process is simple and only contains a few simple steps
Google Reviews · 4.8 ★
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Jose
“An excellent training facility where you will learn the science of close quarter combat, striking, submission, take down and ground joint lock maneuvers.”
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Angel Z.
“Very knowledgeable instructors at Empire. I recommend this gym to everyone of all ages.”
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