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Black Lion MMA
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Keller, Texas
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blacklionmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 448-1260
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Chris does a great job of breaking down No-Gi Jiu Jitsu moves for beginners, and still making things spicy for the higher belts.”
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
“Just an FYI, they also have women’s classes and regular adult classes for Muy Thai :)”
“It’s a great workout and a ton of fun.”
“Whether you're a beginner (like me) or an experienced fighter, you'll find the training sessions both challenging and rewarding.”
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Chris does a great job of breaking down No-Gi Jiu Jitsu moves for beginners, and still making things spicy for the higher belts.”
“This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices.”
What members say
“Professor Toco is an amazing instructor and a genuinely good person who cares about all of his students.”
“The gym offers a very positive and welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot not just for learning martial arts but also for making new friends.”
“The gym offers a very positive and welcoming environment, making it an ideal spot not just for learning martial arts but also for making new friends.”
“He is great at motivating me and his other students to push past our limits, and as a result, I have evolved from a couch potato into the best shape of my life.”
“Whether you're a beginner (like me) or an experienced fighter, you'll find the training sessions both challenging and rewarding.”
From the reviews
As someone who was never athletic or in shape, I was very nervous for my first class. But Professor Toco excels at tailoring his classes to suit multiple skill levels at once, and I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. Finally, a type of exercise that doesn't feel like a chore!
This place is like a hidden gem in the Keller community for adults and children who wish to learn more about practical self defense and MMA practices. It helps you are being taught by a professional Brazilian fighter. Within the first session, my daughter was able to execute a straight, hook, and knee combo.
I had never done Muay Thai before working with Toco and now I love it. He takes the time to teach students at whatever level they’re on and is phenomenal at helping people progress and get better with each session. It’s a great workout and a ton of fun. 10 of 10
My husband and I found this gem not too long ago. Our kid has completed two classes and absolutely loves it! The classes are fun and engaging. My daughter raves about this place and is also eager to go to her class. I definitely recommend this place for martial arts!
New to muay thai? Start at Black Lion MMA
Black Lion MMA 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.
Your first muay thai class at Black Lion MMA
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.
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