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Gracie Barra West Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fort Worth, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbwestfortworth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 899-6608
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We were in town for the AGF Kids' World Championship, and they were kind enough to let us drop in the night before.”
“I’ve appreciated the techniques and self defense skills that come with jiu jitsu training, and I know the rest of my family loves it too!”
“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
“Very kind and respectful to all levels of skills.”
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“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
What members say
“Special mention to Matt for the great instruction, and also thanks to Justin, Noah, Natasha, Jose and KT who helped make my visit feel like part of the community.”
“Had a great time training with everyone, they were all very welcoming and had an awesome gym dynamic!”
“Our whole family trains here, and it has been the best to learn important skills that I couldn’t otherwise practice or learn at a normal gym.”
“I’ve appreciated the techniques and self defense skills that come with jiu jitsu training, and I know the rest of my family loves it too!”
“Very clean gym, very knowledgable & hospitable instructors, and a very good experience for our team.”
“Every visit brings new lessons in discipline, self-defense techniques, and personal growth, which are so important to us.”
From the reviews
Hands down, it's the best place to train. I learned various techniques and enjoyed every second of training .I can say its truly a whole body workout.The atmosphere is fantastic, and the staff is passionate and truly amazing. David, the lead instructor, is incredibly motivational and supportive.
Our whole family trains here, and it has been the best to learn important skills that I couldn’t otherwise practice or learn at a normal gym. I’ve appreciated the techniques and self defense skills that come with jiu jitsu training, and I know the rest of my family loves it too!
Dropped in for a class while visiting the area. Staff was very welcoming & helpful, facility is awesome, loved the vibes. Professor was awesome and the crew on the mats were super fun and excellent training partners.
I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning. From the moment I walked in I was met with a warm welcome and felt immediately at home.
New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth
Gracie Barra West Fort Worth 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 Gracie Barra West Fort Worth
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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