BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU • MMA • FITNESS KICKBOXING • MUAY THAI
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I began my fitness kickboxing journey in July 2024. I have lost weight, gained muscle, and recieved nutrition guidance. The instructors care about thier clients, modify exercises when needed, and enco...
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Clean, safe, fun environment. Jason was beyond helpful and is a great coach. He can bring out the competitor in your child. Fair membership price. The students appear focused and driven. I have no...
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I do not do ratings. But these guys have earned my business and a lot more. . I’ve been in their fitness kickboxing course for a month now and it has already changed my life. What I needed to he...
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If you're interested in training real martial arts in a comfortable and welcoming environment, this is where you want to be. The environment is kept clean and the equipment is well maintained. The coa...
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I have had the honor and privilege to have been associated with Mat Life for several years now. First training there myself with my son and then working and coaching as well. My son still trains in Mu...
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It is a perfect place to learn martial arts. The instructors are all professional and respectful. It is very difficult to be nice to everybody when the instructors are in the positions. The lessons ar...
Read MoreFor almost 50 years, Mat Life has been empowering everyday champions in Alachua County. Our mission is simple: to help kids and adults grow stronger, more confident, and to find your inner grit so you are able to persevere—physically, mentally, and emotionally—through authentic martial arts training.
Our team of internationally-certified instructors provides a safe, supportive, and fun environment where every member can thrive. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, we focus on building discipline, skill, and confidence that extend far beyond the mats.
At Mat Life, we offer training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Special Needs Kids Martial Arts, Free Women's Self-Defense, Fitness Kickboxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. Our philosophy is that growth on the mats translates to growth in life. Martial arts is more than a sport—it’s a time-honored practice of mind, body, and spirit. Every class, program, and family-friendly environment we create honors this tradition, helping our members develop self-discipline, focus, and perseverance.
Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or develop confidence, Mat Life Training Center has a program for you. Start with a free trial class and experience the difference that authentic Mat Life martial arts training can make.
An amazing workout and iron-clad self-defense skills are at your fingertips with Mat Life Training Center. Our unique style Jiu Jitsu will teach you the most effective self-defense in the world while building your muscle and improving your day-to-day life with increased health and happiness.
The Mat Life Kickboxing team has been consistently competing since the program began in 2006. While competition is not required, Mat Life regularly competes in amateur and professional striking events in the southeastern region.
At Mat Life Training Center, we’re building students up one step at a time and we’re supporting them every single day on the path to life-long success. Instructors for our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program are specifically trained to work with youth athletes.
Mat Life offers traditional Brazilian jiu jitsu classes in gi (training uniform or kimono) as well as no gi classes. We also offer regular topical seminars with our instructional team and special guests. Learn more today or visit us in Newberry!
The ultimate test of a martial artist’s capability is through competition. Mat Life BJJ regularly competes in IBJJF events, smaller regional tournaments, and Mat Life Foundation’s Kingdom Comp Invitational tournaments for adults and kids.
At Mat Life Training Center, every child is a superhero in training. Our free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for kids with special needs help build confidence, focus, and joy in a safe, inclusive environment.
Classes on Mondays & Wednesdays
I began my fitness kickboxing journey in July 2024. I have lost weight, gained muscle, and recieved nutrition guidance. The instructors care about thier clients, modify exercises when needed, and encourage me when they know that I am slacking off. I can't wait to see what my 2025 fitness journey will bring! I encourage you to contact them. They do offer a free intro class!
Clean, safe, fun environment. Jason was beyond helpful and is a great coach. He can bring out the competitor in your child. Fair membership price. The students appear focused and driven. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and all the coaches.
I do not do ratings. But these guys have earned my business and a lot more. . I’ve been in their fitness kickboxing course for a month now and it has already changed my life. What I needed to help me stick to a workout was accountability and community. The Mat Life Training Center overflows with it. They call it the Mat Life Family, and you feel it the moment you meet Kim Ann and Jason. You will see people at Mat Life who look like they just stepped out of The Octagon, and you will see people like me, who did not have a consistent workout routine in over a decade. You will see people of all ages and backgrounds having a great time getting fit while supporting and encouraging one another. I just can’t say enough good things about these guys. And I can feel my muscles again :)
