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Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 elite-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 779-4319
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When I first joined, I focused only on the cardio kickboxing classes, but I’ve grown into taking the advanced classes thanks to the support from the coaches and other students.”
“5 years later with the same coaches at the same organization, I have so many good examples of why choosing Elite MMA was the right choice: 1) My son plays soccer.”
“I have been learning BJJ and Muay Thai in Elite MMA greenway location for over 2 years.”
“I’ve also taken advantage of the private sessions, which have helped me practice skills at my own pace and build confidence in the areas I want to improve.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been learning BJJ and Muay Thai in Elite MMA greenway location for over 2 years.”
“I would highly recommend Elite MMA for anyone, of any age, who is looking to get into shape or learn new skills.”
“The coaches will work with you until you have mastered either the BJJ move that we are practicing that day or just the standard warm up moves.”
What members say
“Jose is the most fantastic and amazing coach and I can't imagine having anyone else as my instructor!”
“Everyone is welcoming, positive, and encouraging, and they genuinely support your growth.”
“The gym is clean, classmates are focused, and the vibe is positive.”
“I’ve also taken advantage of the private sessions, which have helped me practice skills at my own pace and build confidence in the areas I want to improve.”
“Everyone is welcoming, positive, and encouraging, and they genuinely support your growth.”
From the reviews
My 5 year old son has been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 2.5 years at Elite MMA. We knew we wanted him to do BJJ when he was 2 years old, and we found the perfect place with Elite MMA.
I started at Elite about two months ago and I love every minute of it! Since my first day, the coaches and the community have been so welcoming. Coach Jose, Coach Q and Coach Cruz are amazing coaches that really care about their students! I’m happy to be apart of an amazing and encouraging community!
Great facilities and wonderful instructors. My kids (8 boy and 10 girl) love it Thanks coach Jose
I have had nothing but positive experiences with this group of humans for the last 2 years or more. Hai, Cruz, Q, and Jose are the instructors I have interfaced with the most and they have always been top tier professionals. They have never made me doubt how much they care about their students’ success.
New to kickboxing? Start at Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria 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 Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
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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