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Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Port Richey, Florida
Gym with welcoming and clean surrounds plus Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu training as well as Muay Thai classes.
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 (ages 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule payakmuaythaibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 951-2545
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Scott pushes his students to improve while maintaining the patience to ensure proper technique and form.”
“The first month I spent here, I went home kicking everything in reach, practicing my techniques like an excited kid.”
“Great coach Kru Scott is passionate and cares about his students improving, regardless if you want to compete or not he will push you to get better.”
“The gym its self is an amazing large space where there is always ton of open matt space even with a full gym of people.”
“If you’re interested in learning self defense, competing or just getting in the best shape of your life both mentally and physically, this is the gym for you!”
“Coach Scott’s passion for teaching is evident in every session, and his high-class instruction has accelerated my progress remarkably, even though I started with no experience.”
Other martial arts here
“As someone who has been training in martial arts for well over a decade, I can confidently say that Scott is one of the best Muay Thai coaches in the nation!”
What members say
“Great coach Kru Scott is passionate and cares about his students improving, regardless if you want to compete or not he will push you to get better.”
“Coach Scott’s passion for teaching is evident in every session, and his high-class instruction has accelerated my progress remarkably, even though I started with no experience.”
“The gym atmosphere is very friendly with many of the senior members (many are champs) often coaching and helping less experienced students with the art.”
“Scott pushes his students to improve while maintaining the patience to ensure proper technique and form.”
“Great coach Kru Scott is passionate and cares about his students improving, regardless if you want to compete or not he will push you to get better.”
“Great gym if you have a passion for Muay Thai or martial arts in general or want to know self defense.”
From the reviews
In the 3 months I have been here, I have felt stronger, strength wise and endurance wise, as well as more flexible than I have ever been, and this is coming from someone who has done 3 years in the Marine Corps.
Coach Scott is the man! Takes his time to perfect the basics. Is patient but also doesn't allow sloppy technique to go unchecked. Scott does a great job of connecting every drill/lesson that is mastered to overall action that is used when going live.
As someone who has been training in martial arts for well over a decade, I can confidently say that Scott is one of the best Muay Thai coaches in the nation! Payak offers authentic Muay Thai training, capturing the true atmosphere of Thailand right here at home.
I have been training at Payak for almost 2 years now. It has changed my life in many ways. During the past 2 years I have lost over 30 pounds and have learned the art of Muay Thai. It quickly became a lifestyle for me, as there is always more to improve.
New to BJJ? Start at Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
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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