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Every discipline below runs at the same address, with the same coaching staff and the same free first class.
Jiu-Jitsu / BJJ near me
Adults Mon–Fri 6:45 PM · Kids Mon–Fri 5:45 PM
Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu every weekday evening for adults, plus after-school kids classes and a Friday open mat. Beginners start any week.
Kids martial arts near me
Little Ninjas 5–7 · Kids 7–14, Mon–Fri
Age-grouped classes so nobody is overmatched — confidence, discipline and real self-defense skills, not just drills.
Judo near me
Kids Wed 5:45 PM · Adults Wed 6:45 PM
Gi Judo taught by a three-time Judo World Cup champion and IJF certified coach. Breakfalls first, then grips, throws and groundwork.
Boxing near me
Family Boxing Tue & Thu 4:45 PM
Coached boxing for kids 6+ and adults together — stance, footwork, defense, pad work and conditioning. Sparring is never required.
Homeschool martial arts near me
Mon–Thu 10:00 AM · Boxing Tue & Thu 11:15 AM
Daytime PE for Polk County homeschool families in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Boxing. Step Up For Students provider.
Beginner classes near me
Free first class, any week
What to wear, what happens in class and what it costs — written for people who have never trained before.
How close are we?
Serving Winter Haven and the towns around it
Most of Polk County is inside a 30-minute drive of our mats, and we have a page for each town with drive times and class fits.
- Martial arts in Lakeland, FL
- Martial arts in Auburndale, FL
- Martial arts in Haines City, FL
- Martial arts in Lake Wales, FL
- Martial arts in Davenport, FL
- Martial arts in Winter Haven, FL
- Martial arts in Bartow, FL
- Martial arts in Dundee, FL
- Martial arts in Cypress Gardens, FL
- Martial arts in Eagle Lake, FL
- One address for Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Boxing — no gym hopping
- Classes Monday through Friday, morning and evening
- Kids grouped by age, adults grouped by nothing but willingness
- Step Up For Students accepted for homeschool families
- Free first class with no registration fee
Find us
Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy
6290 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
863-888-0577Get directionsQuestions
Near me FAQs
Where is the closest jiu-jitsu gym to me in Polk County?
We are at 6290 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, on Cypress Gardens Blvd in Winter Haven — a short drive from Auburndale, Lake Wales, Haines City, Bartow, Dundee, Eagle Lake and Lakeland.
Do you have BJJ classes near me for adults?
Adult Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs Monday through Friday at 6:45 PM, with a No-Gi open mat on Friday. No experience or athletic background needed.
Is there boxing near me for kids?
Family Boxing takes kids 6 and up training alongside adults, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:45 PM. Homeschool Boxing runs Tuesday and Thursday at 11:15 AM.
Are there judo classes near me?
Yes. Kids Gi Judo is Wednesday at 5:45 PM, adult Gi Judo Wednesday at 6:45 PM, and homeschool Judo Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
How much is the first class?
Nothing. Your first class is free with no obligation, and you can book it online or by calling the academy.
What should I bring?
A t-shirt, athletic shorts or leggings without pockets or zippers, a water bottle and bare feet. We will lend you a uniform if the class needs one.
Start with a free trial class
Beginners welcome in every class. Come watch, or step on the mats — call 863-888-0577 and we'll help you pick the right class.