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Atlas Lion's Den

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Houston, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule atlaslionsden.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 832-662-1061

Hours

Monday 3–7 pm
Tuesday 3–7 pm
Wednesday 3–7 pm
Thursday 3–7 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday Closed

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 Atlas Lion's Den, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“My son and I have been doing Jujutsu at Atlas Lion's Den for a couple months now and we're having a great experience.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Great personal training, boxing.”

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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 Atlas Lion's Den — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“We have been bringing our kids to Atlas Lions Den for a little over a month for boxing and jujitsu.”

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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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“Great tight knit community, friendly faces and friendlier prices”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“He's kind and fun, but helps them with focus and discipline as well.”

From the reviews

My son and I have been doing Jujutsu at Atlas Lion's Den for a couple months now and we're having a great experience. Mike is the jujutsu instructor and is exactly what the kids need. He's kind and fun, but helps them with focus and discipline as well. My son is learning the art and getting stronger.

★★★★★ — Gary, Jan 2024

Jared runs an extremely professional facility. His staff is patient, and are willing to help you find what workout best favors you.

★★★★★ — Cedric, Feb 2024

Great local FIGHT GYM! Small classes and a variety disciplines offered. Great for kids and adults, alike! Give it a try!

★★★★★ — Alex, Nov 2025

We have been bringing our kids to Atlas Lions Den for a little over a month for boxing and jujitsu. All 3 of them are loving it. Very flexible for the family. Staff is friendly. Very family friendly environment. Great value! Can’t say enough great things about this place, we love it.

★★★★★ — Chris, Feb 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Atlas Lion's Den

Atlas Lion's Den comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Atlas Lion's Den

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 Atlas Lion's Den

16208 Hickory Knoll Dr, Houston, TX77059

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