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Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Mesa, Arizona
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 (ages 3–5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 factioncombat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-359-7431
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–11:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“As a concerned mom, I wanted my child to have the confidence and skills to properly defend himself.”
“We love how right away, even with such a small introduction to skills, they had my son sparring/wrestling with the other kids.”
“I would highly recommend Faction Combatives to anyone who is intrigued, interested or is considering getting involved with some extremely functional self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“You can also do MMA, BJJ, Kickboxing and Knife Defense classes.”
“Recently, my kiddo decided he wanted to try the Kids BJJ class with Brenden Richardson.”
“We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.”
“We love how right away, even with such a small introduction to skills, they had my son sparring/wrestling with the other kids.”
“If you're looking for a place to learn Krav Maga you need to visit this place.”
What members say
“Coach Maiston and the youth coaches have been great and my son has learned a lot and loves it.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“All of the instructors are great, the gym is nice, and the schedule format and flexibility is awesome.”
“My daughter likes going here. It's improved her confidence in terms of interacting with people outside of her family.”
“We love how right away, even with such a small introduction to skills, they had my son sparring/wrestling with the other kids.”
From the reviews
Steve is amazing. When I first took a complimentary class, I noticed a few things. First; the people working out and the instructors were very welcoming. Second; as the class started, I could tell Steve was extremely knowledgably in the subject area. His teaching style was one of patience, guidance and motivation.
My family has been attending various classes at Faction Combat Gym for about 2years. All of the classes have been amazing. We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.
If you're looking for a place to learn Krav Maga you need to visit this place. Come try a week. It's a place where there are no attitudes except good attitudes, the instruction is very good, very thorough and Steve, the instructor, is very knowledgeable in Krav as well as several other fighting methods.
I've been raving about this place for years to friends but realized I should also write a review for other folks to know. Parents- this place is amazing for kids. Our kid has been enrolled for a couple years and we have been beyond thrilled with our experience. Coach Maiston is AMAZING with kids.
New to muay thai? Start at Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai 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 Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
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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