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Octagon MMA Dallas
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Dallas, Texas
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
- 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 octagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 214-521-6662
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His expertise allows him to adapt his training style, providing both a gentle experience for beginners and a formidable challenge for those seeking to test their jiu-jitsu skills.”
“Everybody has great sparring etiquette, coaches are great and staff are very friendly and welcoming.”
“Professor Rafael is a highly accomplished black belt with an impressive track record in major tournaments such as the Pan Ams, Worlds, and Fight to Win.”
“The coaches are highly skilled in BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA, and they make everyone feel welcome.”
“Recently, I took private lessons with Rafael Lang, who is a world class instructor.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are highly skilled in BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA, and they make everyone feel welcome.”
“I have had the privilege of undergoing extensive training under the tutelage of Professor Lang at Octagon MMA in Dallas for several years.”
“His expertise allows him to adapt his training style, providing both a gentle experience for beginners and a formidable challenge for those seeking to test their jiu-jitsu skills.”
“Whether you’re training for fitness, competition, or self-defense, Octagon MMA delivers.”
What members say
“That record is a direct reflection of the elite instruction and the supportive environment the coaches provide.”
“His expertise allows him to adapt his training style, providing both a gentle experience for beginners and a formidable challenge for those seeking to test their jiu-jitsu skills.”
“The gym is well-maintained, great class schedules, and has a strong sense of community.”
“Professor Rafael is a highly accomplished black belt with an impressive track record in major tournaments such as the Pan Ams, Worlds, and Fight to Win.”
“Facilities are always clean, with spotless mats, locker rooms, and showers.”
“It had changed my life and motivated me to make myself better everyday.”
From the reviews
The premier MMA, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai school for Dallas. I've had the privilege of training on many occasions at this academy and I can't say enough positive things about it. Definitely worth trying out, 4 Stripe Brown Belt.
I have had the privilege of undergoing extensive training under the tutelage of Professor Lang at Octagon MMA in Dallas for several years. It is with great pride that I can attest to being one of the few individuals who have been awarded a black belt under his guidance.
Neil’s class is one of the best grappling classes in the world. Everyone is welcome from beginners to advanced. One of the few facilities with amazing showers and hygiene
I love this gym. The trainers are knowledgeable, skilled, and patient. The facility is nice and clean. They offer classes all day. I would recommend this place to anyone interested in learning martial arts for competition, real-life application, or just for exercise.
New to kickboxing? Start at Octagon MMA Dallas
Octagon MMA Dallas 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 Octagon MMA Dallas
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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