MMA Training
Near Auburndale, FL
Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest-growing combat sport in the world. Gracie Barra Davenport offers the most complete MMA training program in Polk County — led by ranked professional Thiago Belo.
The Complete Fighting System
Mixed Martial Arts combines the best techniques from multiple disciplines — BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, and boxing — into one complete combat system. It's the most comprehensively tested fighting art in history, refined through decades of competition at the highest levels.
Our MMA program at Gracie Barra Davenport is led by Thiago Belo — a professional MMA fighter ranked #1,681 in North America. Thiago brings real fight-tested techniques to every class, teaching not just the moves but how to apply them under pressure. Adults MMA covers wrestling, takedowns, ground-and-pound, cage work, and submission grappling. Kids MMA introduces the fundamentals of each discipline in an age-appropriate, structured format.
Adults classes (14+) run multiple times per week including self-defense, No-Gi, and full MMA sessions. Kids classes (6–13) integrate Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling fundamentals in fun, structured classes at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport.
Why Train MMA?
- The most complete martial art — grappling + striking + takedowns
- Led by Thiago Belo, ranked professional MMA fighter
- Covers every range: standing, clinch, and ground
- Best conditioning and athleticism training available
- Programs for kids (6+) and adults (14+)
- Competition preparation for amateur and pro fighters
Getting Here from Auburndale
Head west on US-92 toward Davenport → Take I-4 West → Exit at Champions Gate / Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport. About 15 miles from downtown Auburndale.
About 15 miles · about 18 minutes
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Auburndale sits at the heart of Polk County, and Gracie Barra Davenport is just 15 miles west — an easy drive on US-92 and I-4 to world-class martial arts training at 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
Auburndale families have a straightforward commute to our school via US-92 — and we're proud to serve students from across central Polk County. We offer MMA, along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA — all under one roof at 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
All Programs at Gracie Barra Davenport
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Gi & No-Gi · All levels · Ages 14+
AdultsMuay Thai & Kickboxing
Striking · All levels · Ages 14+
AdultsMixed Martial Arts (MMA)
BJJ + Wrestling + Striking · Ages 14+
KidsKids Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 3–13 · Gi & No-Gi · Anti-bullying
KidsKids Muay Thai
Ages 6–13 · Striking fundamentals
KidsKids MMA
Ages 6–13 · BJJ + Muay Thai + Wrestling
FAQs — MMA Near Auburndale
Are there martial arts classes near Auburndale, FL?
Gracie Barra Davenport is the closest certified martial arts school to Auburndale — about 15 miles west via US-92 and I-4. We offer BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA for kids (ages 3+) and adults, 6 days a week.
What BJJ schools are close to Auburndale?
Gracie Barra Davenport at 6250 Grandview Pkwy in Davenport is about 18 minutes from Auburndale. We're a certified Gracie Barra school offering Gi and No-Gi BJJ with a 5.0-star Google rating.
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