Coconut Grove · 18 minutes

Real fight gym. Real Old Miami.

Miami's oldest MMA gym — 18 minutes from CocoWalk. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, MMA, Muay Thai. Coaches who've been here for two decades, not two years. Established 2005.

2005Established
458+5-star reviews
18Min from the Grove
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Real Miami, real training

Old Grove energy. Real coaches.

The Grove has its own pace. Sailing, banyan trees, families that have been here for generations. KO Zone fits that energy — Miami's oldest MMA gym, established 2005. Not a trendy boutique. Not a luxury fitness club. Just two decades of teaching people how to actually fight, how to train hard, and how to do it the right way.

We're 18 minutes from CocoWalk — straight up Bayshore Drive or US-1 to I-95, exit NW 54th. From the marina district or Center Grove, most members are at the door in under 22 minutes.

Our Grove members are sailors, attorneys, teachers, dentists, professionals who've lived in Miami long enough to know the difference between marketing and substance. They come for real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from credentialed coaches, real boxing taught with proper technique, and the kind of training environment where pro fighters actually prepare for sanctioned bouts.

For families: our kids martial arts program teaches real technique with real discipline. Many Grove and Coral Gables families drive in because the standard of instruction is what their kids deserve.

Free street parking. No paid lots, no garage hassle.

Drive time from the Grove

  • CocoWalk 18 min
  • Center Grove 19 min
  • The Sailing Club 20 min
  • Mercy Hospital area 16 min
  • South Grove 22 min
  • Key Biscayne 25 min

Drive times are off-peak. Take Bayshore Drive or US-1 north to I-95, exit NW 54th St east. Free parking on site.

All eight under one roof

What you can train.

01 / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Miami Gi and no-gi. White belts to black belts. Open mat Sundays. Real submission grappling. → 02 / Sweet Science Boxing Miami Footwork, head movement, real combinations. Coaches with amateur and pro corner experience. → 03 / Mixed Martial Arts MMA Miami Stand-up, ground game, the cage. Coaches who've cornered fighters at PFL, LFA, Bellator. → 04 / Art of Eight Limbs Muay Thai Miami Knees, elbows, kicks, clinch. Traditional Muay Thai taught with the respect it deserves. → 05 / 1-on-1 Private Training Private sessions tailored to your goals. Fight prep, weight loss, strength, technique. → 06 / Ages 5+ Kids Martial Arts Real technique, real discipline. Boxing, BJJ, kickboxing, and Taekwondo for kids. → 07 / Striking Kickboxing Miami High-energy striking with conditioning built in. Great cardio, real technique. → 08 / Korean Martial Art Taekwondo Miami Discipline, technique, dynamic kicking. For kids and adults building a foundation. →
Open early, open late

Built for working professionals.

5:30 AM weekdays for early sessions. Open through 10 PM for after-work training. Weekend mornings for families. Whether you sail Saturday or work Saturday, there's a class slot that fits.

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Monday5:30A — 10P
Tuesday5:30A — 10P
Wednesday5:30A — 10P
Thursday5:30A — 10P
Friday5:30A — 10P
Saturday8A — 5P
Sunday8A — 3P
Common questions

From Grove members.

How far is KO Zone from Coconut Grove?
About 18 minutes from Coconut Grove. Take Bayshore Drive or US-1 north to I-95, exit NW 54th Street. From CocoWalk or Center Grove, most members are at the door in 17 to 22 minutes off-peak.
Where do I park?
Free street parking on NW 54th St and surrounding streets. No paid lots, no garage fees.
Do you have classes for kids?
Yes — kids martial arts is one of our biggest programs. Ages 5 and up. Real technique, real discipline. Our youth team competes at NAGA grappling tournaments and amateur boxing events. Many Grove and Coral Gables families drive in for the quality of instruction.
Is the gym beginner-friendly?
Yes. The majority of our members started with zero martial arts experience. Day-1 fundamentals classes are designed for beginners. Technique-first philosophy means appropriate intensity for any age and any fitness level.
Do you offer a free trial class?
Yes. Walk into any class and try it free — no commitment, no membership form required for your first session. Call 305-754-9663 to schedule.

Train where Miami's best fighters train.

Eighteen minutes north of CocoWalk. Twenty years of teaching real martial arts. Walk in any class for a free trial.

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