Boxing
Near Bartow, FL
While we don't offer a boxing-only program, our Muay Thai & Kickboxing classes cover everything boxing teaches — plus kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work for a more complete striking system.
Why Many Boxers Cross-Train in Muay Thai
Boxing is one of the most refined striking arts in the world — known for its footwork, head movement, and devastating hand speed. If you're looking for boxing training in Central Florida, you already understand the value of quality striking instruction. At Gracie Barra Davenport, our Muay Thai and Kickboxing program includes all of boxing's core techniques — jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts, footwork, and defensive head movement.
What Muay Thai adds to the boxing toolkit is significant: kicks (low, body, and head), knees and elbows at close range, and clinch work — the ability to control an opponent in a standing grapple. Many professional boxers cross-train in Muay Thai to develop a more complete striking game, and Muay Thai fighters are known for having some of the most powerful punches in combat sports.
At Gracie Barra Davenport, our striking program combines Muay Thai fundamentals with kickboxing and boxing technique. You'll train on heavy bags, Thai pads, focus mitts, and with partners in controlled sparring — developing real striking ability, not just fitness. Classes run 6 days a week for kids (6+) and adults (14+).
What Our Striking Program Covers
- Full boxing fundamentals: jab, cross, hook, uppercut, combinations
- Kicks: low kicks, body kicks, head kicks, teeps (push kicks)
- Elbows and knees — devastating close-range weapons
- Clinch work and sweeps — standing grappling control
- Footwork, head movement, and defensive technique
- Pad work, bag work, and controlled sparring
Getting Here from Bartow
Head west on US-98/SR-540 → Take I-4 West → Exit at Champions Gate / Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport. About 20 miles from downtown Bartow.
About 20 miles · about 25 minutes
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Three disciplines, seven programs — for kids starting at age 3 through adult competitors.
Gracie Barra Davenport
Bartow is the county seat of Polk County and home to nearly 20,000 residents. Gracie Barra Davenport is about 20 miles west — a 25-minute drive via US-98 and I-4 to 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
As the county seat, Bartow has deep roots in Polk County — and so do we. Several Bartow families are part of our training community. We're located at 6250 Grandview Pkwy — 6 days a week, morning through evening.
FAQs — Boxing Near Bartow
Is there a Gracie Barra school in Bartow, FL?
There is no Gracie Barra school in Bartow. The nearest is Gracie Barra Davenport at 6250 Grandview Pkwy — about 25 minutes west via US-98 and I-4.
Where can I find MMA training near Bartow?
Gracie Barra Davenport offers MMA training led by ranked professional Thiago Belo, about 20 miles from Bartow. We also offer BJJ and Muay Thai for all ages.
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