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Black Widow MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, 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
- 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 blackwidowmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 665-0468
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:15–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:15–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
The classes they run
“If you’re interested in trying martial arts for the first time or if you’re experienced and looking for a great gym in Austin, come on by Black Widow MMA, you will not regret it.”
“My sons, ages 10 and 12, have trained in the youth program for the last 5 months and gained so much strength in addition to the fun they've had with Coaches Johnny and Dylan.”
“There’s also a free women’s class on Saturday at noon that many women start out with.”
“There are competitive fighters and others like me who train for fun; we all take the hard work seriously and like to have fun with it, too.”
Other martial arts here
“I primarily train no gi jiu jitsu here and having access to the New Wave members as coaches has been an incredible asset to my practice.”
“I have trained at several gyms from MMA gyms with current and former UFC world champions, to ones with only hobbyists and Black Widow MMA is by far my favorite gym of all of them.”
What members say
“I can say that from its world-class coaching to its amazing sense of community, Black Widow has changed my life for the better.”
“If you’re interested in trying martial arts for the first time or if you’re experienced and looking for a great gym in Austin, come on by Black Widow MMA, you will not regret it.”
“I also like improving, my striking which Isn’t always my priority, but it’s amazing to see the welcoming culture and great people and partners there are to train with their.”
“I have trained at several gyms from MMA gyms with current and former UFC world champions, to ones with only hobbyists and Black Widow MMA is by far my favorite gym of all of them.”
“My kids love coming here and I love to watch their interactions with the coaches.”
“There are competitive fighters and others like me who train for fun; we all take the hard work seriously and like to have fun with it, too.”
From the reviews
Our children have been doing Muay Thai and jujitsu with Bitsy and Jorge since they started the school. I can’t say enough love about these two and how they lead with love, care, and precision. My kids love coming here and I love to watch their interactions with the coaches.
Cannot say enough good things about this gym, the coaches, and the community. My sons, ages 10 and 12, have trained in the youth program for the last 5 months and gained so much strength in addition to the fun they've had with Coaches Johnny and Dylan.
Our kids/family have been doing MMA/jujitsu for almost 8 years now, since our oldest daughter was 4 years old. And in that period of time, we’ve had to move many times. As a consequence of this we’ve had a lot of exposure to many different clubs, gyms, dojos, etc.
Been training here for just about a year, everyone here takes care of one another and coaches do an amazing job at facilitating a safe environment for each person to learn and grow.
New to muay thai? Start at Black Widow MMA
Black Widow 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 Widow 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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