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The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cedar Park, 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
- 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 themataustin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 520-5997
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very friendly to people of all different martial arts skills whether you're an expert, you're familiar with it or you are a complete beginner starting from scratch.”
“My son joined Mat martial arts back in 2019 when he was 7 years old and little did we know that he will continue this for 6+ years.”
“My son has been attending the teen self-defense class and has grown in his confidence and self-awareness.”
“Additionally, the sparring classes are very well controlled, with no worries about overly aggressive people trying to show how strong they are.”
“Unlike my son, I do not expect him to come out of The Mat with Ninja skills, but rather to learn simple and effective reasoning and self defense skills he can utilize as he grows.”
Other martial arts here
“I really did not know what to expect when my son (5 yrs old) mentioned he would like to take Karate classes.”
What members say
“Very friendly to people of all different martial arts skills whether you're an expert, you're familiar with it or you are a complete beginner starting from scratch.”
“The Mat Martial Arts has it all—clean facilities, experienced instructors, top-notch service, and most importantly, an amazing, friendly, and supportive community.”
“They will work with your child where they are at and encourage them to grow and build confidence in their skills and themselves.”
From the reviews
We’ve been going to The Mat for a few months. The experience has been amazing! They let our child try two free classes to make sure it would be a good fit. Sensei Noah has been incredible. He is fun, patient, and can redirect our child kindly but firmly to keep him engaged. He sets clear and consistent expectations.
I don’t really know where to start on the overwhelming positive review I am about to write, but know I have so many positive notes to share about The Mat. I had registered for a two week free trial here, which, by the way, is an incredible deal that truly allows you to get your footing before deciding if you want to…
Both of my sons trained at The Mat Martial Arts; one of them for more than four years. I have taken self-defense seminars as well. I can't say enough good things about the Studio. The sense of community here is truly exceptional.
I really did not know what to expect when my son (5 yrs old) mentioned he would like to take Karate classes. Seemed like a good thing for him all around, to learn about focus, following directions, being physically active, etc.
New to muay thai? Start at The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness
The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness 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 The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness
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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