MMA Training
Near Polk 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 Polk City
Head south on US-17/92 → Take I-4 West → Exit at Champions Gate / Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport.
About 12 miles · about 15 minutes
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Polk City residents are about 12 miles from Gracie Barra Davenport — a straight shot south on US-17/92 and onto I-4 West.
Several Polk City families already train with us — it's a quick, easy commute that's well worth it. 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 Polk City
Are there martial arts classes near Polk City, FL?
Gracie Barra Davenport is the closest full-service martial arts school to Polk City — about 12 miles south via US-17/92 and I-4 West. The drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Do any Polk City families train at Gracie Barra Davenport?
Yes — several Polk City families train with us regularly. The drive is an easy 15 minutes and our schedule offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes to fit around commute times.
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Polk City, FL
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