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Hicks Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Carrollton, Texas

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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 hicksmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 214-600-2254

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Hicks Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 22 mentions

“I put my daughter in Hicks MMA over a year ago and it has been the best choice I've made for her by far!”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“I started when I was 48 years old, and they really do a good job of working with people of all levels and ages to learn BJJ and get the training that fits their goals and skills.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“You can tell the coaches know their stuff and ensure the kids do as well, especially during tournaments.”

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🥊 Boxing 7 mentions

“He's not into sports but he really took a liking to boxing and was actually excited about going to class.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“And if a kid doesn’t understand they will work one on one for a few minutes to make sure they get it will have them train with their partner and watch and coach them through it.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Hicks Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 7 mentions

“He's not into sports but he really took a liking to boxing and was actually excited about going to class.”

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🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“I’ve wrestled and competed for most of my life and I attribute the foundation of my discipline, technique, and mindset to the training undergone at Hicks MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“I started when I was 48 years old, and they really do a good job of working with people of all levels and ages to learn BJJ and get the training that fits their goals and skills.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 116 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Coach Hicks is the best, my son has been there for 2 years now and he has grown a lot .”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“I started when I was 48 years old, and they really do a good job of working with people of all levels and ages to learn BJJ and get the training that fits their goals and skills.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughters confidence, Leadership and discipline has grown so much in just over a year with Hicks.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“I’ve wrestled and competed for most of my life and I attribute the foundation of my discipline, technique, and mindset to the training undergone at Hicks MMA.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The culture, cleanliness, inclusiveness, and knowledge of the sport is absolutely top tier.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“We have seen an astronomical increase in his self confidence that began within a month of of training.”

From the reviews

Been going to hicks MMA for almost a year and my child loves it. He ask me just about everyday if he trains tonight. We train 3 days a week. And enjoys every minute of it. Gavin and hicks corrects the kids when they do a move wrong. They make sure they are doing the moves the right way.

★★★★★ — Stormie, Jun 2022

My 6 year old son has been training BJJ and boxing at Hicks MMA for a year now. We have seen an astronomical increase in his self confidence that began within a month of of training. He is much more respectful of others and his overall attitude has drastically improved.

★★★★★ — Carly, Jan 2023

I started training with Coach Marcus Hicks when I was 14 years old. For years, I trained under him — at times up to five days a week. Growing up without a father in my life, that training became much more than just learning how to fight. It gave me structure, discipline, and the confidence I didn’t yet have.

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2026

I’ve trained at Hicks MMA for two years and it’s been a fantastic experience. Coach Hicks is dedicated, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his students. The gym has a great mix of beginners and experienced people, with a welcoming, collaborative culture.

★★★★★ — Santiago, Jan 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Hicks Mixed Martial Arts

Hicks Mixed Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Hicks Mixed 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Hicks Mixed Martial Arts

1500 W Hebron Pkwy Ste 104, Carrollton, TX75010

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