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Black Lion MMA
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Keller, Texas
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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons 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 in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blacklionmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-448-1260
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
“Just an FYI, they also have women’s classes and regular adult classes for Muy Thai :)”
“Professor Chris does a great job of breaking down No-Gi Jiu Jitsu moves for beginners, and still making things spicy for the higher belts.”
“Professor “Toco” is world class in his Muay Thai and MMA training, and he cares about his students while pushing us to train hard.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor “Toco” is world class in his Muay Thai and MMA training, and he cares about his students while pushing us to train hard.”
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
“Professor Chris does a great job of breaking down No-Gi Jiu Jitsu moves for beginners, and still making things spicy for the higher belts.”
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
What members say
“Professor Toco is an amazing instructor and a genuinely good person who cares about all of his students.”
“The gym offers a very positive and welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot not just for learning martial arts but also for making new friends.”
“Real hard and yet so much fun involved, it gets you back into shape quickly.”
“He is great at motivating me and his other students to push past our limits, and as a result, I have evolved from a couch potato into the best shape of my life.”
“The gym offers a very positive and welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot not just for learning martial arts but also for making new friends.”
From the reviews
Amazing place to be. Professor Toco is an amazing instructor and a genuinely good person who cares about all of his students. It’s been almost 3 years since i’ve been training with him and i’ve already learned so much. To top it all off, i’ve met some amazing people training here and hope to meet more in the future.
As someone who was never athletic or in shape, I was very nervous for my first class. But Professor Toco excels at tailoring his classes to suit multiple skill levels at once, and I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. Finally, a type of exercise that doesn't feel like a chore!
This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices. It helps you are being taught by a professional Brazilian fighter. Within the first session, my daughter was able to execute a straight, hook, and knee combo.
I had never done Muay Thai before working with Toco and now I love it. He takes the time to teach students at whatever level they’re on and is phenomenal at helping people progress and get better with each session. It’s a great workout and a ton of fun. 10 of 10
New to kickboxing? Start at Black Lion MMA
Black Lion MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Black Lion MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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