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Bushido Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidomartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-903-0574
Hours
| Monday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.”
“My son, Isaak Arevalo, is living proof of what happens when real martial arts are taught with discipline, intention, and love.”
“Very good school for beginners and experienced fighters alike.”
“We learn not only Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai, but practical uses for self-defense in a potentially life-threatening scenario.”
Other martial arts here
“Justin does an amazing job teaching his students high-level Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai techniques, to defend themselves in real world situations.”
“Intense training , motivation, strength and conditioning and loyalty to the craft are all part of Bushido MMA.”
“Justin does an amazing job teaching his students high-level Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai techniques, to defend themselves in real world situations.”
“it gave him a foundation that carried him through wrestling, life, and now to West Point as a future Black Knight.”
What members say
“Sensei Rose is an amazing coach and friend to me.”
“Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.”
“sensei rose is a no-nonsense knowledgeable sensei who doesn't only train the body but also the mind.”
“Justin does an amazing job teaching his students high-level Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai techniques, to defend themselves in real world situations.”
“This place has changed my children in less than a year. Their confidence, respect for themselves, others and their endurance has been helping them grow.”
“Tough training that utilizes both competition winning points and real world defense make this my top pick and I wish we would have started here!”
From the reviews
My son has learned not only self defense, but a strong love for martial arts. At first it may seem a little bit intense, but as they go on and progress you’ll start seeing the reason why he has lots of discipline.
Training at Bushido MMA in Arlington has been an incredible experience from the start. The instructors are highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated to their students. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and spacious. The inclusive and friendly atmosphere creates a sense of camaraderie among students.
This is a good training facility for many reasons. The martial arts training is reputable and legitimate; it's geared for competition and protection. Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.
Sensei Justin Rose consistently creates warriors in his classes. Within a year of training ,my daughter went from not placing to tournament champion . Intense training , motivation, strength and conditioning and loyalty to the craft are all part of Bushido MMA.
New to muay thai? Start at Bushido Martial Arts Academy
Bushido Martial Arts Academy 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.
Your first muay thai class at Bushido Martial Arts Academy
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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