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Martial Arts of Waco
5 ★★★★★ 216 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Waco, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartswaco.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (254) 723-8345
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Coach Turner was very gracious to allow me (a truck driver just passing through) to come train for a beginner Jujitsu class.”
“I can not say enough good things about Martial arts of Waco, my kids started 3 months ago and have learned so much already.”
Other martial arts here
“My 8-year-old and 9-year-old boys may have just started training here in both Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it has been an absolute game-changer for them.”
“My 8-year-old and 9-year-old boys may have just started training here in both Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it has been an absolute game-changer for them.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to train MMA with a great community.”
What members say
“Turner is a great coach the mats are clean and the environment is extremely welcoming”
“Non intimidating, super family like, welcoming, and very knowledgeable people are there coaching and training with you and I felt right at home.”
“” The facility is clean, safe, and welcoming, and the kids’ program is perfectly tailored for their age group.”
“I have intermittently practiced different forms of martial arts since I was about 15, but never really did much BJJ.”
“” The facility is clean, safe, and welcoming, and the kids’ program is perfectly tailored for their age group.”
“The energy here is incredible: supportive, focused, and motivating every time you step on the mats.”
From the reviews
An amazing gym for both Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. Ive trained in several different styles including my 6 years in the Marine Corps Martial Arts program and this gym is filled with great instructors with a healthy attitude towards training. I personally train here with all 3 of my kids and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
I got the privilege to train at this gym a few weeks ago while on business travel and Professor Turner welcomed me with open arms. I was only able to train for 1 day, but I was lucky enough to be able to attend both gi and no gi jiujitsu classes.
Best MMA, Jujitsu, kickboxing Gym in Waco! Been in a minute now and I’ve leaned more than I ever thought i would have. Great environment, great energy, and very helpful! Might as well be a second home. Don’t knock it till you try it, you never know what you might be capable of.
The gym is an amazing gym! The coaches there are very nice and caring. My son has only been going there for two months now and he has learned so much from coach Turner. I give it a 20 out of a 10.
New to muay thai? Start at Martial Arts of Waco
Martial Arts of Waco 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 Martial Arts of Waco
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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