Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Premier Muay Thai & BJJ Training in Tampa
Tampa Muay Thai has been Tampa's premier training facility for authentic Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and fitness since 2005. Our mission is to foster positive change in a supportive, family-oriented environment, helping members from beginner to professional levels achieve their goals. With over two decades of combined trainer experience, our team includes elite-level instructors and fighters who have trained globally in Thailand, Europe, and North America. We offer structured programs for adults, children, and competitive fighters, emphasizing technical proficiency, discipline, and personal growth. Our facility combines traditional Muay Thai principles with modern training methodologies to ensure students develop both physical and mental resilience.We prioritize accessibility, offering fundamentals classes for newcomers and advanced training for those pursuing competition. Our community-driven approach ensures every member receives personalized attention, creating a welcoming atmosphere where individuals can thrive. Through our Khanomtom 5-level progression system, we provide clear pathways for skill development and measurable advancement. Our trainers, many of whom are certified in complementary disciplines like yoga and strength conditioning, bring diverse expertise to enhance your training experience. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or professional fighting, Tampa Muay Thai equips you with the tools to succeed.
Services
Adult Muay Thai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Muay Thai
Personal Training
Fight Team
Strength & Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined instructor experience in Muay Thai and BJJ
- Our trainers include professional fighters with international competition records
- We provide structured programs for all skill levels using the Khanomtom 5-level system
- Our facility combines traditional techniques with modern strength and conditioning methods
- We maintain a supportive, family-oriented environment for personal growth
What people say
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Great trainers
Supportive community
Effective training
Services
Adult Muay Thai
Our Adult Muay Thai program teaches authentic Thai boxing techniques to students of all experience levels. Through structured classes, participants learn proper footwork, striking mechanics, and defensive strategies while building cardiovascular endurance and mental focus. The curriculum combines traditional Muay Thai principles with modern training methods to develop both physical and mental discipline.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques through a safe, structured learning environment. Students develop grappling skills, leverage-based defense strategies, and competitive techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. The program emphasizes technical proficiency over physical strength for effective self-defense applications.
Kids Muay Thai
Designed for children aged 7 and up, our Kids Muay Thai program builds fundamental striking skills while fostering discipline, respect, and teamwork. The curriculum develops physical coordination, confidence, and healthy habits through age-appropriate training methods that emphasize safety and proper technique development.
Fight Team
Our Fight Team program prepares advanced students for amateur and professional competition through intensive sparring, conditioning, and fight strategy sessions. Athletes receive personalized coaching for local, national, and international events while maintaining technical precision and injury prevention protocols during training.
Personal Training
Customized one-on-one sessions tailored to individual goals, from basic technique correction to advanced fight preparation. Personal training provides focused attention for accelerated skill development in striking, conditioning, or specific competition requirements with experienced professional instructors.
People
Jalal Khatib
Owner
Jalal Khatib founded Tampa Muay Thai in 2005 after discovering Muay Thai in 2001. With seven trips to Thailand for training and extensive martial arts experience, he brings over two decades of expertise to the facility. His business background complements his martial arts knowledge in managing the gym.
Carissa Khatib
General Manager
Carissa Khatib joined Tampa Muay Thai in 2016, bringing her fitness expertise as a certified Barr Method and Yoga instructor. She manages daily operations while balancing her passion for water sports and wellness activities with her family.
David Gogichaishvili
Head Trainer
Dato, our head trainer, has over 140 professional fights across Europe and Russia. With a decade of coaching experience since joining Tampa Muay Thai in 2012, he combines technical mastery with accessible instruction for students of all levels.
Ray Cole
Head Trainer
Ray Cole co-founded Tampa Muay Thai after training in Thailand from 2006-2011. A former Fartex team member, he brings expertise in Muay Femur style and extensive competition experience to his coaching role at the gym.
Armando Bejarano
Trainer
Armando Bejarano, a Florida native with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offers innovative teaching methods that combine wrestling background with modern grappling techniques. His unique approach makes complex concepts accessible to students at all skill levels.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer?
We offer authentic Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and fitness programs for adults, children, and competitive fighters.
Do you accept beginners with no experience?
Yes, our fundamentals classes welcome complete beginners and provide structured progression for all skill levels.
What equipment do I need to start training?
Beginners need boxing gloves, hand wraps, shorts, and a t-shirt. We provide gloves for introductory sessions.
How do students track their progress?
We use the Khanomtom 5-level system to measure skill development and provide clear advancement pathways for all students.
Are there competitive opportunities available?
Our fight team program prepares athletes for amateur and professional competitions at local, national, and international levels.
What are your gym etiquette rules?
Rules include no shoes on mats, proper hygiene, wearing Thai shorts during training, and respecting fellow members and instructors.
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