Who we coach in Naples
Coaching first. Everything else follows.
Forge is more than a gym. We combine personal training, martial arts, self-defense, and youth development to help people get stronger in ways that matter: physically, mentally, and practically.
Programs built for Naples
Kids martial arts
Confidence, discipline, healthy habits, and real-world skills. Six days a week in three age bands.
See the kids program
Women's kickboxing
Stronger, fitter, and more confident with coaching built for women. Evenings and 9:00am mornings, no sparring, ever.
Explore women's kickboxing
Personal training
Coaching tailored to your goals. It starts with a free consultation and a movement assessment, and the program grows as you do.
How it works
Self-defense & MMA
Practical skills, fitness, and confidence through real coaching. Saturday MMA welcomes ages 13 and up, including beginners. Teen & Adult MMA (Advanced) requires at least two to three years of prior martial arts training and a conversation with the coach. See MMA options for ages 13+ and adults
Explore martial arts
Senior training
Safe, supportive coaching for mobility, strength, and health.
Explore senior trainingNaples families see the difference
"Forge Athletics is the real deal in Naples."
"I've leaned out, gotten more toned and feel stronger. It's a hard workout, but the results show!"
"Just what he needs to boost his confidence."
"I'm in the best shape of my life at 60 years old."
"I especially appreciate the trainer, Will, who tailors the workouts from session to session. It's not the same workout over and over again."
"Self defense and confidence building skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives."
"What impressed me most is the confidence they help build along with the physical skills."
"I feel stronger, more sure of myself, and way more capable, especially when it comes to self-defense. That growth has even carried over into my everyday life."
"He had never liked any kind of sports before; yet at this studio, he was hooked from minute one."
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In Naples at Coastland Center Mall
Forge Athletics serves families, adults, and athletes throughout Naples, Marco Island, Estero, and Southwest Florida. Free parking, easy mall access.
Questions parents ask first
How old does my child need to be?
Little Dragons serves ages 4-8. Kids MMA and Kids MMA & Athletic Training serve ages 6-12. Youth MMA and Youth MMA & Athletic Training serve ages 11-17 on weekdays; on Saturdays the 11:15am class is Youth-Teen-Adult MMA for ages 13 and up, all levels, and 11 and 12 year olds train in Kids MMA at 10:30am. Adults train in separate programs, and senior training is available through personal training.
Do we need any experience?
No. You do not need any martial arts or fitness experience. Your coach shows you what to do, adjusts the training to your level, and helps you build skill at your own pace.
Is the first session really free?
Yes. Group programs start with a free first class, and personal training starts with a free consultation. You meet the coaches, experience Forge, then decide.
Where exactly are you?
Forge Athletics is inside Coastland Center at 1984 Tamiami Trail N, Space G0003, next to Zales. If you are driving, enter Parking Garage D next to Twin Peaks, drive through the middle of the garage toward the front, and look for our black doors. Parking is free right outside. If you are already inside the mall, head to the center and turn at the Zales entrance.
What is Forge Athletics?
Forge Athletics is a coaching-driven martial arts and fitness gym in Naples. For kids, youth and teens we teach MMA, which is boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu-jitsu, six days a week. For adults we run co-ed and women's only kickboxing, women's only strength and kickboxing, no-gi jiu-jitsu, and personal training. Two MMA classes are open to adults: Youth-Teen-Adult MMA on Saturdays for ages 13 and up, all levels and beginners welcome, and Teen & Adult MMA (Advanced), which requires at least two to three years of prior martial arts training and a conversation with the coach. We are not a chain gym and not a belt factory. Every class is coached, not just supervised.
What do I wear to my first class, and do I need to buy equipment?
Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring a water bottle. Nothing else is required. If you already own boxing gloves you are welcome to bring them, and if not we have loaner gloves for your first class.
How much does membership cost?
We will tell you the moment you ask, so just call or text and we will give you a straight answer. What we do not do is quote a number before knowing which program fits, because the right program depends on your goals, your experience, and the schedule you can actually make. Your first class is free either way.
How do I get started?
Call, text, email, message us on social, or just stop by. Texting usually gets the fastest reply, and in many cases someone who contacts us on Monday is training that same day or within a day or two.
More questions? Browse the full FAQ.
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Come see what makes Forge different. Your first session is free, and we help you find the right fit.