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Defenders Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tomball, 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 defendersmaa.info — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 832-882-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Lance knows not only the skills to teach but the way he teaches to the kids to where they understand and feel confident.”
“He really is focused during the class and observes carefully if especially beginners learn and stay focus.”
“Sparring classes are available too, and they go to Taekwondo tournaments as well.”
“Sparring classes are available too, and they go to Taekwondo tournaments as well.”
“-In the beginning, there was boxing and Muay Thai coach that taught me a lot as well and we did have sparring classes too, but that coach left at least when I was there.”
“-In the beginning, there was boxing and Muay Thai coach that taught me a lot as well and we did have sparring classes too, but that coach left at least when I was there.”
“My son does boxing lesson Tuesdays and Thursdays private lessons on Mondays.”
Other martial arts here
“-In the beginning, there was boxing and Muay Thai coach that taught me a lot as well and we did have sparring classes too, but that coach left at least when I was there.”
“-In the beginning, there was boxing and Muay Thai coach that taught me a lot as well and we did have sparring classes too, but that coach left at least when I was there.”
“The training facility in the back is top notch with weights, heavy bags, kick boxing and MMA rings.”
“-BJJ Coach taught me many things in a short time and was able to gain a stripe in 3 months as well.”
“Not only does he have fun but he has learned more discipline, self defense for his age and most importantly what it takes to keep trying until you get it.”
What members say
“Thank you Master Lance , Coach Chris and Coach Austin for being such great role models for our son.”
“He really is focused during the class and observes carefully if especially beginners learn and stay focus.”
“Both my sons absolutely love them.”
“First time so of course painful but worth it.”
“His self esteem, discipline, drive to be successful and the enjoyment he has gained while being part of the Defenders Team is amazing.”
“Having said that and with that knowledge I cannot say enough how excellent our family's experiences have been since joining this establishment.”
From the reviews
My 7 years old daughter joined Defenders for about a month now. She super loved this place and the instructors Master Lance, Mr. Austin and Mr. Chris. They are very experienced in teaching/coaching the children.
First before anything my last day in this gym was 1 year ago so I am not sure if things got changed. I have been in couple of MMA gyms so I have a fair knowledge about what's good and what's not. Pros: -Talented Taekwondo coaches, great for kids and adults, yet not much adults are in there.
Coach Chris is an amazing teacher. Is knowledge just shines and he can motivate kids like no one else. I wish that all the coaches were that deviated. He really is focused during the class and observes carefully if especially beginners learn and stay focus. They all try to make classes fun and exciting.
i have been involved with sports and specifically taekwondo, judo and hapkido my entire life as my dad was an instructor and champion practitioner. My brother and I also both have attended several programs in Houston growing up.
New to kickboxing? Start at Defenders Martial Arts Academy
Defenders Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Defenders Martial Arts Academy
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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