MMA Training
Near Haines City, 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 Haines City
Head west on US-17 → Take I-4 West → Exit at Champions Gate / Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport. About 18 miles from Haines City.
About 18 miles · about 20 minutes
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Haines City families looking for quality martial arts training have Gracie Barra Davenport just 18 miles west — easily accessible via US-17 and I-4 at 6250 Grandview Pkwy in Davenport.
We serve many Haines City families and their kids — the drive is easy and the programs are worth every minute. 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 Haines City
Where can I find BJJ classes near Haines City?
Gracie Barra Davenport offers the closest certified BJJ program to Haines City — 18 miles west via US-17 to I-4. We teach Gi and No-Gi BJJ for kids (ages 3+) and adults, 6 days a week.
Is the drive from Haines City to Gracie Barra Davenport worth it?
Many Haines City families say yes — the drive is about 20 minutes on US-17 to I-4, and you get access to a certified Gracie Barra curriculum with experienced instructors that you won't find closer to home.
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Haines City, FL
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