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Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids

4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, Texas

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule arlingtontxmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 817-609-7921

Hours

Monday 12 am–11:30 pm
Tuesday 12 am–11:30 pm
Wednesday 12 am–11:30 pm
Thursday 12 am–11:30 pm
Friday 12 am–11:30 pm
Saturday 12 am–11:30 pm
Sunday 12 am–11:30 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“Their patience, motivation, and personalized approach make them a fantastic coach for both beginners and advanced boxers.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 32 mentions

“franc was very welcoming and helpful , the trainer for the youth is very tentative of all the kids and is willing to help them grow .”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Fighters, you know a good gym right away when you find one.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I've been seeking a boxing gym for my two boys for some time, as they require confidence-building and self-defense skills.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 8 mentions

“They focus not just on boxing techniques but also on discipline, confidence, and teamwork, which has been fantastic for my child’s development.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I love how she is patient and makes MMA fun for every kid beginner or advanced.”

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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 BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 59 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“Franc’s gym is an outstanding place, always clean and well-maintained, including such a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 11 mentions

“Franc’s gym is an outstanding place, always clean and well-maintained, including such a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“They focus not just on boxing techniques but also on discipline, confidence, and teamwork, which has been fantastic for my child’s development.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“If you’re looking for something to manage your kids weight, discipline, or just to be active this is the right place!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Brought the kids for their first experience in a fighting gym.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“They focus not just on boxing techniques but also on discipline, confidence, and teamwork, which has been fantastic for my child’s development.”

From the reviews

OMG shout out to franc!!! Your awesome!! Very compassionate and understanding! I researched this place online and so grateful I did. Franc responded immediately and invited me and my daughters to try out a session. The session went great! This is exactly what I been looking for to manage my kids weight!

★★★★★ — Nikki, Oct 2024

I found this gym while looking for a place to help me get in shape. The gym was full but welcoming! The type of atmosphere where everyone wants to see eachother reach their goals. People with years of experience were happy to workout with beginners.

★★★★★ — Cal, Aug 2025

This is the gym to bring your kids to to build up their confidence and at the same time meet new friends. The Trainers are absolutely great at taking care and training their students.

★★★★★ — Tony, Oct 2024

Our kids love coming to practice. The owner is personable and the coaches are attentive. 10 out of 10

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jan 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids

Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids

Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, 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 Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids

2075 E Division St, Arlington, TX76011

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