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Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in El Paso, 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
- 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
- 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 bushidommateam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (915) 274-9876
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right.”
“We had our other two kids (now adults) attend back in 2008 and the skills and discipline they learned then has stayed with them as adults.”
“In the end, we know our children (adults and teen) have the capabilities and confidence to defend themselves.”
“Instructors do accept private classes outside those scheduled.”
“He even competed in his first BJJ competition this year, which was a great experience and a big accomplishment for him.”
“Hugo Sida continues to do an exceptional job preparing kids at a very young age in the fundamentals of jujitsu and MMA.”
“aside from being a great work out for him, he learns discipline and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“My 11 year old has trained at other Jiu Jitsu Gyms in El Paso and Bushido MMA is the one he feels is training him the best because he’s learned Stand up and ground fighting.”
“My 11 year old has trained at other Jiu Jitsu Gyms in El Paso and Bushido MMA is the one he feels is training him the best because he’s learned Stand up and ground fighting.”
“A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week.”
What members say
“Hugo and coach Sunny have been so amazing at teaching my daughter and all kids.”
“The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right.”
“I have seen it in my son who has been here for almost 3 years and friends and family have told me about his increased mood and confidence ever since he joined.”
“Hugo Sida continues to do an exceptional job preparing kids at a very young age in the fundamentals of jujitsu and MMA.”
“My 11 year old has trained at other Jiu Jitsu Gyms in El Paso and Bushido MMA is the one he feels is training him the best because he’s learned Stand up and ground fighting.”
“I have seen it in my son who has been here for almost 3 years and friends and family have told me about his increased mood and confidence ever since he joined.”
From the reviews
My 11 year old has trained at other Jiu Jitsu Gyms in El Paso and Bushido MMA is the one he feels is training him the best because he’s learned Stand up and ground fighting. He gets to train with the owner and I can see the pride he takes with sharing his knowledge to his students.
A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week. Stop in and talk to Professor Hugo Sida or Averie, the front desk manager. Instructors do accept private classes outside those scheduled.
I’d highly recommend Bushido MMA to any parent considering martial arts for their kids. My oldest started training there a little under a year ago, and we’ve already seen a huge difference in his confidence, discipline, and focus in school.
As a family we searched several places for my teen. The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right. Then, the way the instructors taught was the 2nd sign because the teaching style is clearly created to develop habitual skills.
New to muay thai? Start at Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy 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 Bushido MMA and BJJ 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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