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Mastery Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in McAllen, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Website & schedule martialartsmcallen.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 956-631-4841

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 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 Mastery Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 17 mentions

“I’ve been training at Mastery since 2009 and my son started training when he was 4 years old and continues to this day at the age of 18!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“These people are kind, patient, and motivating whether you are a beginneror not.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

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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 Mastery Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Best place for training any age to learn self defense in standing and the ground.”

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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 118 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“These people are kind, patient, and motivating whether you are a beginneror not.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“I participated in a kickboxing class here at Mastery Martial Arts and it was one of the most intense, but rewarding and fun workouts I’ve had in a while!”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“10/10 would recommend to go train and, at the least, get a KILLER WORKOUT IN!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“The class was intense and helpful, I was able to gain confidence in myself despite being in a room with more experienced students who were encouraging me.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“Very high pace but friendly environment with great basics to understanding the body and movements!”

From the reviews

I set an appointment with Mr. Bustos for my son, and we ended up loving the personal class! Beyond the exercise, what really stood out was the character, values, and focus of this training school—exactly what I was hoping for in terms of helping kids develop confidence and self-esteem.

★★★★★ — Claudia, May 2025

Great place to practice and learn martial arts. The location is conveniently located on a main Street in a plaza with plenty of parking spaces. The instructors are very good, they teach appropiate discipline and also good techniques. Place is clean and have plenty of space for students

★★★★★ — Judith, Jun 2023

Friendly for a beginner 💞 Edit: I took one class here due to my professor, Dr. Steven J.'s self defense class for Fall '25. I am not in the best shape or the most coordination I could be. At first, I was hesitant to come, even if it was just for one class due to my own health conditions.

★★★★★ — Sophia, Oct 2025

I 100% recommend Mastery Martial Arts in McAllen, Texas to anyone in the area. I’ve been training at Mastery since 2009 and my son started training when he was 4 years old and continues to this day at the age of 18!! Come by and get get your complimentary lesson and meet the instructors, Mr. Bustos and Mr.

★★★★★ — F, Mar 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mastery Martial Arts

Mastery 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Mastery 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 Mastery Martial Arts

121 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX78504

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