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Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mesa, Arizona
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 (ages 3–5) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 factioncombat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 359-7431
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–11 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a concerned mom, I wanted my child to have the confidence and skills to properly defend himself.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“We love how right away, even with such a small introduction to skills, they had my son sparring/wrestling with the other kids.”
“I go to the Muay Thai class 4-5 times a week when I can and the coaches are great.”
Other martial arts here
“I go to the Muay Thai class 4-5 times a week when I can and the coaches are great.”
“We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.”
“Recently, my kiddo decided he wanted to try the Kids BJJ class with Brenden Richardson.”
“I would highly recommend Faction Combatives to anyone who is intrigued, interested or is considering getting involved with some extremely functional self defense.”
What members say
“Maiston is a genius on the mat, in the cage, all around a great coach to learn from.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“I was hooked the first 30 minutes in.”
“My daughter likes going here. It's improved her confidence in terms of interacting with people outside of her family.”
“Class times are convenient, tuition is extremely affordable, and, again, the skills you learn you can't even put a price on.”
“As a concerned mom, I wanted my child to have the confidence and skills to properly defend himself.”
From the reviews
Steve is amazing. When I first took a complimentary class, I noticed a few things. First; the people working out and the instructors were very welcoming. Second; as the class started, I could tell Steve was extremely knowledgably in the subject area. His teaching style was one of patience, guidance and motivation.
My family has been attending various classes at Faction Combat Gym for about 2years. All of the classes have been amazing. We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.
If you're looking for a place to learn Krav Maga you need to visit this place. Come try a week. It's a place where there are no attitudes except good attitudes, the instruction is very good, very thorough and Steve, the instructor, is very knowledgeable in Krav as well as several other fighting methods.
I've been raving about this place for years to friends but realized I should also write a review for other folks to know. Parents- this place is amazing for kids. Our kid has been enrolled for a couple years and we have been beyond thrilled with our experience. Coach Maiston is AMAZING with kids.
New to kickboxing? Start at Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai 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 Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
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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