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Stand-Up for the Cage
Boxing + Muay Thai adapted for MMA. Stance, level changes, kick defense, clinch work, dirty boxing.
MMA training in Miami the way it's supposed to be done. Stand-up. Ground game. Transitions. Cage work. Wrestling. Sparring rounds with coaches in the room. KO Zone trains complete fighters — not stand-up specialists or BJJ guys with bad hands.
Real MMA training isn't just “Muay Thai class plus BJJ class.” It's the integration — what to do when a kicker shoots a takedown, how to stand back up off the cage, how to land ground-and-pound from half-guard, when to scramble vs. when to control. KO Zone's MMA program is built around those transitions, taught by coaches who've cornered professional fighters in regional and major promotions.
Our weekly schedule covers each piece: dedicated wrestling sessions for takedowns and takedown defense, BJJ for the ground game, boxing and Muay Thai for stand-up, and dedicated MMA sparring rounds where it all comes together — with cage walls, four-ounce gloves, and the right coaching to make it productive instead of stupid.
Whether you're building toward an amateur card on a Florida regional, signed to a contract and prepping for a pro fight, or just love the sport and want to train it the right way — the room has the training partners and the coaching to push your game forward.
Boxing + Muay Thai adapted for MMA. Stance, level changes, kick defense, clinch work, dirty boxing.
Takedowns, takedown defense, getting back up off the cage. The unsung skill that wins MMA fights.
Top control, ground-and-pound, submissions from top, back control. Bottom-game escapes and submissions.
Specific cage drills: wall-walks, getting up, takedowns into cage, escape mechanics, scrambling against the fence.
Live MMA rounds — four-ounce gloves, light contact and progressing. Coach-supervised. Productive, not stupid.
Full fight-camp programs for amateur and pro cards. Tape review, game-planning, weight cuts, corner work.
For class-specific times, view the full schedule on kozoneusa.com →
No. Most members train MMA recreationally — they love the sport and want the conditioning and skill. Competition is opt-in, not required.
Start with the fundamentals classes in BJJ and either boxing or Muay Thai. Add MMA-specific training as your base develops. Most coaches recommend 3-6 months of base building before MMA sparring.
Yes. Our competition team trains for Florida regional amateur cards, professional regional shows and major promotions. Coaches handle camp coordination, weight cuts, sparring schedules and corner work.
Boxing gloves, MMA gloves (4 oz), shin guards, mouthguard, athletic clothing, hand wraps. Loaner gear available while you build out your kit.
Through performance and coaching — earn your place via amateur record, demonstrated game, and fight-camp dedication. Coaches make the call when you're ready, not before.
Drop-ins welcome. We do not require exclusivity outside of fight camp. Talk to a coach about working in.
Walk in. Watch a class. Pick the discipline. We'll handle the rest.
📍 Address:
301 NW 54th St
Miami, FL 33127
📞 Phone: 305-754-ZONE (9663)
✉ Email: info@kozoneusa.com
🕐 Hours:
Mon-Fri: 5:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM