Kickboxing Classes in Houston, TX
Houston has 29 kickboxing gyms — including 16 with a free trial, 24 beginner-friendly, and 23 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
UFC GYM The Heights
4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clean fitness center offering boxing and yoga classes as well as personal training, kickboxing and MMA.
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Bam Bam Martial Arts Houston
4.8 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Trein Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Heritage Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Houston Colosseum Academy
5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Gym offering open sessions, group classes, and amateur boxing, plus a kids' program.
Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
The Fight Lab TX
5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rumble Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
USA Fight Company
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
DefendFit
4.9 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Memorial/Spring Valley
5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Midtown MMA Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Thai kickboxing are the specialties of this all-ages martial arts academy.
Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
JabLab Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Meyerland Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai
4.5 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering training and classes for amateur boxers of all experience levels.
EADO Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Challenging workout center featuring cardio boxing classes and training in boxing techniques.
THETAEKGUY
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Armor MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym featuring Muay Thai and mixed martial arts, plus kickboxing classes.
Ronin Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
9Round
4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Friendly gym for no-class-schedule, 30-minute circuit training, including boxing.
Cactus Boxing Gym
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
RISE MMA and Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Level 6 Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Israeli Self Defense
3.7 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Houston Jujutsu & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Atlas Lion's Den
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Houston
9 of the 29 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to UFC GYM The Heights, Bam Bam Martial Arts Houston, Rumble Boxing, Midtown MMA Houston, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase, Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria, Trein Club, Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Memorial/Spring Valley, and 1 more run women's kickboxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- UFC GYM The Heights ★★★★★ 4.8 (311)
- Heritage Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (210)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- UFC GYM The Heights ★★★★★ 4.8 (311)
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Houston
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- UFC GYM The Heights ★★★★★ 4.8 (311)
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
Kickboxing in Houston: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Houston?
- A few Houston gyms list a membership around $100/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Houston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 16 of the 29 gyms in Houston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase, UFC GYM The Heights, Heritage Muay Thai. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Houston?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 24 Houston gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Houston?
- Yes — 23 Houston gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.