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Fortitude Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in McAllen, 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 (ages 4–13) — 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 fortitudemartialarts.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 956-510-7195
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is a great place for our children to learn martial arts, the teachers are very kind and warm with them and the best thing is that the children learn while having fun!”
“if someone is trying to get into this for the first time, this is the place to do it!”
“100% recommend especially if you want to compete!”
“The coaches are very knowledgeable in jui jitsu, wrestling and muay thai.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are very knowledgeable in jui jitsu, wrestling and muay thai.”
“If you’re looking for a solid BJJ academy, this is a great option.”
“McAllen is lucky to have such a great school of martial arts and self defense!”
What members say
“Brandon and his staff are great coaches, mentors and friends to their students.”
“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, the members are friendly and welcoming to all newcomers.”
“Top notch instruction, clean facility, welcoming environment!”
“Joining this gym has been on of my best life decisions I’ve done, you are more than a student here, you are treated as part of a team and not just a team , a family!”
From the reviews
We’ve had such a positive experience at Fortitude Martial Arts. The instructors are incredibly patient and knowledgeable, creating an environment where students feel both challenged and supported. It’s been amazing to see the growth in confidence and discipline firsthand.
Joining this gym has been on of my best life decisions I’ve done, you are more than a student here, you are treated as part of a team and not just a team , a family!
This is a great gym! I have been bringing my son for the past year and have never had a bad experience, coach Brandon and Noe are very patient, helpful and knowledgeable, It’s priceless to see our son improve and enjoy something, all credits to the coach’s 🙏🏼
This is a great gym to train at! The coaches are very knowledgeable in jui jitsu, wrestling and muay thai. The atmosphere is friendly and mats are always clean. 100% recommend especially if you want to compete!
New to kickboxing? Start at Fortitude Martial Arts
Fortitude Martial Arts 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 Fortitude Martial Arts
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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