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Midtown MMA Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Houston, Texas
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Thai kickboxing are the specialties of this all-ages martial arts academy.
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 7–13) — 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 midtown-mma-houston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (281) 974-4499
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM, 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is a positive, supportive attitude among coaches and students that’s great for adults and kids alike.”
“The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a vibrant, supportive culture that makes everyone—beginner or seasoned practitioner—feel right at home.”
“Because of the welcoming nature of the professors and upper belts, we have a great mix of belts, genders, ages and weekend warriors v competitors.”
“This is my first time to Muay Thai, or any martial arts, and have been training here for just over a month.”
Other martial arts here
“This is my first time to Muay Thai, or any martial arts, and have been training here for just over a month.”
“I've been training BJJ with Professors Martinez and Farius at Midtown MMA for a little under a year now and it has been one of the most fun experiences of my adult life.”
“I've been training BJJ with Professors Martinez and Farius at Midtown MMA for a little under a year now and it has been one of the most fun experiences of my adult life.”
What members say
“Coach Chris is an excellent instructor who gives practical tips that make the moves useful right away.”
“The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a vibrant, supportive culture that makes everyone—beginner or seasoned practitioner—feel right at home.”
“My son competed against two of his students.”
“The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a vibrant, supportive culture that makes everyone—beginner or seasoned practitioner—feel right at home.”
“The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a vibrant, supportive culture that makes everyone—beginner or seasoned practitioner—feel right at home.”
From the reviews
This is my first time to Muay Thai, or any martial arts, and have been training here for just over a month. The gym and team are incredible. I felt welcomed from the very first class. I was initially nervous to start but everyone at the gym made me feel at ease.
This is a wonderful gym! I shopped around looking at different gyms before landing on Midtown MMA, and I could not have made a better choice. I chose them over some closer options because I felt so welcomed.
Thank you for the warm welcome and generosity Professor @chris_bjj_martinez ! 🙇♂️ You have an awesome facility and team! Love the community you built @midtown_mma_houston and @sixbladesbjjmidtown 🥋 @julieanndenestrosagarcia and I enjoyed the lesson you taught tonight Truly honored meeting you sir 🙇♂️❤️ Thank you for…
I've been training BJJ with Professors Martinez and Farius at Midtown MMA for a little under a year now and it has been one of the most fun experiences of my adult life. The gym is incredibly friendly and uplifting.
New to kickboxing? Start at Midtown MMA Houston
Midtown MMA Houston 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Midtown MMA Houston
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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