We take our 7 year old here for karate lessons and she loves it! The business is very well run. The instructors are very friendly and helpful. They have new activities each week so the kids don't get bored. About once a month they have a special event on Saturday nights with pizza and something the kids will love. For example, last month was sponge ball shooting (whatever it is called). Anyway, this was a great decision. We are happy that she is active and learning self-defense, and the kid loves going. She goal is a black belt! And she is so proud of her two stripes already on her white belt. read more

It's in the details. The care of the instructors, the design of their logo, the cleanliness of the studio. Everything about it feels good. I came here for the martial arts but have gained more than that. There is a community here. The students this studio attracts is what makes this place shine. I originally practiced somewhere else and it was missing all of these details. I'm excited to practice here and am even more excited that my daughter choose to switch studios and practice here with me. She was worried about leaving her friends but has already made new ones. read more

My son has been studying martial arts for a 1.5 yrs at Boon and I hands down recommend them. I like the flexibility of their schedule along with it only being 30 mins for 4-6 yrs old. Overall, great and professional experience. My son even went to their summer camp which I also recommend read more

Best decision ever! 1 month in and enjoying going at my own pace while learning not only strikes, but the meaning behind the arts and such. The atmosphere and leadership is on another level and worth investing in every single week. I can't wait to look back in a year to see all that I've learned from the good folks at Boon Martial Arts. read more

The kids have been doing amazing in the classes. Both of the kids have come a long way in the classes. The teachers and staff are amazing and friendly. I highly highly recommend you to enroll your kids!! read more

We love Boon! Although my son no longer takes class there (we relocated), he attends almost every Kids Night Out. It's a mom's dream! Thank you!!! read more

I've been training at BMA for 2 and a half years as of writing this and have loved every moment of it. I started training to get back into shape and because I'd wanted to do martial arts since I was a kid but never had the chance, but over these past few years it's become so much more. The community for adult students is fantastic; everyone is encouraging and friendly while still pushing each other to new heights. In both muay thai and taekwondo, I've been challenged and grown in ways I never thought that I could before. I am so thankful to be a part of such a great community of martial artists! read more

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I've been a student for several years now, and having originally having trained at a different school, Boon Martial Arts is a big step up compared to the rest of my experiences. The staff are super knowledgeable and seem like they really have a passion for teaching, as well as able to provide individual attention to students even in group classes. They have a good variety of available classes, which I've been enjoying as fun ways to learn new things and supplement the main classes I've been taking. Great place, can't recommend it enough. read more

I've just finished my first month training at Boon Martial Arts. The coaches and staff are all dedicated to providing excellent and professional mentorship and training to maximize each of their student's potential. Highly recommend for anyone interested in starting from scratch or looking for a new gym! read more

My children were students at Boon Martial Arts for 6 months. The teachers and owner are indifferent and often impersonable to both students and parents. During six months at this location, my children made very little progress. read more

Have been attending Boon for a month and it has been great. Had never done any form of martial arts before and it has been fun and challenging in a good way. read more

After months of trying out (almost all) Muay Thai gyms in the DFW area, I finally found Boon Martial Arts and I ended up joining on my first day. I was looking for a place where the instructors focused more on technique rather than just an intense cardio class or burnout combos. The coaches are very knowledgeable and they pay attention to (and correct) every student, regardless of their experience/fitness level, which is crucial to me because most places will give you a drill to work on with a partner and forget about you. On my 1st day I got to work with Duyen; she is incredibly skilled, as well as the other coaches, and made me feel very comfortable. I'm blessed to have found a safe place to practice the sport I love so much. Thank you BMA family, keep up the good work. read more

Where I got my first taste of Muay Thai... Please note: My rating should only be considered valid if Nathan Bagby and Tony Rios are still there teaching. Both really good instructors. In Fall of 2011 I ventured from my home in New Orleans to Dallas where I had landed an internship position with a Fortune 500 company in the city. I was a year into my obsession with martial arts and really wanted to get into Muay Thai as there were no options for Muay Thai back in NOLA. The gym itself is quite small, but they use the space well and they have no trouble wearing your a** out in the available space. The conditioning is great here. I've trained at some top-notch places, but the teachers at FPMA really push you. FPMA was the place where I've come closest to throwing up mid-workout (I consider this a good thing). That said, the workouts are tailored for the individual's capabilities and there was a wide range of people in various states of physical fitness. Everyone works toward being the best they can be. The other thing I really liked was the scheduling. They divide classes into 3 levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). This puts a focus on the needs of the students and keeps them progressing. Depending on your dedication and fitness level, you'll be allowed to come to the next level up as your body gets used to it. The workouts at all levels are tough, it's just that at the beginner level everyone is working on the fundamentals. Tons of bagwork, throw punch combinations, punch+kick combinations, tons of teeps, knees, elbows, etc. You have to know the tools before you can begin to think about using them. At Level II padwork is introduced along with light sparring drills if you're ready and Level III takes it to the advanced stages of martial arts. I didn't make it Level III in my short time in Dallas, but Nathan is the type of coach that can get you to the level of fighting in the ring. He has years of experience, but is still young and in really good shape, so he pushes you to do everything with intensity. He's sort a hard-style trainer and you will learn to punch hard and kick hard, while having sharp boxing and muay thai technique. Nathan is also a personal trainer so he puts students through a lot of exercises that work to offset the some of the effects that boxers bodies go through (pulling exercises, etc.). Tony Rios runs the kickboxing program his classes are great. Very tough, but total body strength building coupled with lots of bag work. Tony would typically write-up a workout consisting of 8+ stations which were either kickboxing exercises or conditioning exercises (think burpees, sprawls, medicine balls, kettle bells, etc.). There was a time goal set and you would simply wear yourself out at each station and push through to the end. Fitness doesn't happen easily and FPMA will push you hard to do your best. This is the best type of instruction in my opinion. Camaraderie is build amongst the students as we all struggle through it together. I want to re-emphasize that all body types are welcome and represented here. If you're ready to change your life, get your butt in there and do work. See my other review to get my thoughts on overcoming the unknown when you decide to get into martial arts. No time like the present. Freddie Poole, the owner, was actually in New Orleans working on a film for most of the time I was enrolled at the school. He did visit often and I saw him running the advanced class. This is another instructor who really gets it. Freddie was putting the advanced students through a rigorous workout while actively participating in the drills and pushing himself. Personally, I like an instructor who keeps himself in fighting shape and sets the bar for his students. In closing, FPMA provides great value, you get access to a lot of quality classes for a good price. Nathan Bagby gave me the base to keep pursuing Muay Thai and I've continued to train, fighting my first amateur kickboxing match in May 2013. This place gave me the confidence that I could walk into any school for training, knowing that I'd been put through intense workouts before. You get a lot of personal attention here, no matter your ability. This isn't a big money-making gym where they just care about your membership dues. You'll become a better fighter if you want it. Final note. The kids programs here seem to do really well. I'd always catch the tail end of the kids classes and the instructors were great with the little ones. read more

My kids have been going to Freddie Poole's for 8 months now and they have LOVED everything about it. They are constantly growing and learning. It is great structure and has even been a blessing to have for them during the stay at home order. They didnt miss a beat and continued to train and help our kids via zoom which gave them something to look forward to. You wont find a better place! read more

I spent the past 1.5 years at Freddie's getting my butt whooped and it felt great. The instructors are very friendly and really want to help you in whatever you are trying to accomplish. I signed up for e kickboxing classes which include Mau Thai and American kickboxing. I usually went in the morning so the classes were usually 3 people and it moves at a faster pace. I also loved how involved they were in the community and really know their clients. If I hadn't moved from Dallas, I would still be going there. read more

Just started coming here a couple of weeks ago. I love the early morning training that is available. Classes range from small to large so if are someone who doesnt like a bunch of people watching you, it really works. The instructors are great. Lots of different stuff available. Very good rates- especially if you are a student. I am already addicted... =) read more

Last year, in a quest to lose the weight I've gained since high school, I looked into adding some sort of martial arts discipline in addition to my fitness regiment. I checked out Carlos Machado's gym on Midway. I think for BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) he's the standard in Dallas. But it wasn't for me. I needed private lessons at specific times and they couldn't accommodate. After checking out places far and wide I was recommended to go to Freddie's. I knew from the first moment there, this was the place for me. They have a number of different instructors teaching various disciplines from Muay Thai, to BJJ, to Adult Karate. I had a free session with a trainer. After confirming that this was the place for me, I signed up and started with Kevin. We started with stand-up American boxing mixed with some BJJ and a little kick boxing. Between that and the conditioning at the end of the hour I'm beat. Five months later I'm in the best shape I've been in for years. This combined with weight lifting three days a week, spin class two days a week and I feel like I did ten years ago. My next big quest is bouldering and climbing. I got a gift cert. to Exposure and I'm going to check that out. read more