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American Killer Bees HQ
5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Melbourne, Florida
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule americankillerbeesfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (321) 806-0633
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Incredible community, family environment that supports and encourages everyone to train from kids to adults.”
“I’ve always wanted to take self defense classes, but I have a busy schedule and nervous to talk to people.”
“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”
Other martial arts here
“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”
“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”
“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”
“We’ve taken Muay Thai classes and appreciate the attention to technique and form Jimmy guides us with, and the high energy in Nikita’s kickboxing classes!”
What members say
“He is now 13 and attending Muay Thai classes weekly building his confidence with great instructors Jimmy, Nikita, Israel.”
“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”
“From the second you open the front door and are welcomed by all the amazing staff and coaches, you really feel the sense of: pride, family, and teamwork.”
“The coaching staff are extremely competent, respectful, and friendly, and there is much emphasis placed on fundamentals and technique, gradually building you up week by week.”
“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”
“The gym is clean and bags are wiped down after every class.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a new hobby or looking for a way to get in shape American Killer Bees is the gym to look for. I’ve been going to this gym for over 2 years and have been in love ever since. They have multiple different classes you could join at any fitness level.
Friendly and knowledgeable coaches and staff. They are very good at recognizing individual skill levels and work with those students that need more coaching. I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your…
I’ve always wanted to learn boxing for fitness and self-defense, and for that AKB is the place to be! The owners, Israel and Nikita, are fantastic people. They are very friendly and respectful towards all who enter their gym, and are excited when newcomers join.
I’ve been going to the lunch cardio kickboxing class for about two months now and I love it! It felt intimidating at first since I had no idea about any of the rules to kickboxing, but once I got to know everyone and took more classes I got to learn quickly!
New to BJJ? Start at American Killer Bees HQ
American Killer Bees HQ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at American Killer Bees HQ
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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