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DefendFit
4.9 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Houston, 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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule defendfit.israeliselfdefense.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (713) 252-5836
Hours
| Monday | 9:45 AM–3 PM, 5:45–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:45–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:45 AM–3 PM, 5:45–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:45–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:45 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 9:15 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The youth classes entertain the students while teaching them useful skills, respect and discipline while getting exercise.”
“John is also willing to work with your schedule by offering private lessons that can fit into your time constraints.”
“I’ve learned a lot and highly recommend DefendFit to anyone looking to build real self-defense skills while getting a great workout.”
Other martial arts here
“I recently got back into boxing and martial arts and can say all the instructors and staff are excellent.”
What members say
“The class is fun because John and Tyron are not only best instructors but they are friendly and very nice and they really teach everyone.”
“John is an involved instructor that creates a safe and welcoming environment.”
“The class is fun because John and Tyron are not only best instructors but they are friendly and very nice and they really teach everyone.”
“In addition, John stresses "Partner Protection" during class which means you can learn practical, real-world techniques in a way that is safe for you and your training partner.”
“The firearms training that I am receiving here is also very advanced and I have been able to improve my confidence in handling my firearm appropriately and safely.”
From the reviews
Krav Haganah Global truly is a special gym with great instructors, a good facility, and an incredible owner (John). In such a short period of time, the instructors and your peers will have you gaining self-confidence, learning valuable life skills, and practicing useful strikes, clenches, and finishing moves to help…
This really is the best place to train and have fun. First let me start by saying in the past I Had joined some other schools for a short time and the thing I noticed about both of those is that the owner would rarely show up and if he was there he was more like a “decoration” just being there while have other…
Great school run by a great instructor. John has experience teaching students of all different ages and experience levels. Whether you've had years of martial arts training or you're just starting out, John has the knowledge and teaching ability to make you better able to defend yourself.
I’ve been a student here on and off over several years. I love this place, the owner John, and the other instructors. A variety of disciplines are offered and you can make use of all of them, giving you more tools to work with in defense of self or others. Tactical firearm training is offered separately.
Your first muay thai class at DefendFit
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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