If you're looking for a place where your kid can learn discipline, respect, and how to do a flying ninja kick off the couch safely, this is it. The instructors are basically superhero sidekicks: patient, energetic, and somehow able to wrangle a room full of sugar-powered kids with nothing but a smile. My child went from shy and unsure to confidently karate-chopping imaginary bad guys in the living room. Plus, he now says, "Yes, ma'am!" when I ask him to clean their room. (He still doesn't do it, but hey, progress.) Highly recommend-your kid will love it, and you'll get at least 30 minutes of peace after each class. Total win. read more

The community is amazing and they are so kind and supportive of my son! He's been going there for over a year now and it's a great place to make friends, connections and build healthy habits. read more

We have had a fantastic experience with Chandler MMA. Our son has been training here for over a year now, and his progress--both in skill and confidence--is incredible. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely know how to connect with the kids. The classes are well-structured yet fun, and there is an excellent balance between discipline and encouragement. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get their child into martial arts. read more

Chandler MMA is the best experience at a gym I've ever had. I had zero experience with MMA, and starting at a new gym as a complete beginner can be intimidating. Everyone here from the owners (Paul and Kara are truly the best people you'll ever meet), to the members, all immediately make you feel welcome and like you have a place here. I've been going here for a year now and look forward to every class. read more

Chandler MMA - Martial Arts Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Master McGowan trains, both my daughter and my son. Besides the tireless work and dedication he puts in with all of his students there's something that innately gets taught and it's self-confidence! Highly recommending and a massive game changer in life and on the map! Thank you is an understatement.!! read more

This place is amazing by all the coaches and students because I learned so much from this place and I even made new friends and it helped me with more of my courage and other stuff. So I say I recommend this place. read more

I have seen amazing changes in my grandkids since the started taking classes here. They are more confident, have significantly improved coordination and seem happier. And of course they are much more fit. People are extremely nice and have excellent motivational techniques for the kids. It has been fantastic for my grandkids (one boy and one girl). read more

We discovered Chandler MMA 8-years ago and signed up our son for Taekwon Do. He was 7 years old at the time. Since then, he has achieved his third degree Black Belt in Taekwon Do as well as his third level in Muay Thai. His level of physical fitness and strength is remarkable. Not only has his stamina and strength grown over the years, but so has his confidence. Chandler MMA fosters an incredible sense of community. You are "family". The level of individual care and concern afforded to each student is a true hallmark of Master Paul McGowan and his wife and their approach to teaching. Nothing tested small businesses like COVID-19. Again, Chandler MMA focused on its student offering Zoom classes and creating workouts via YouTube. The gym is always clean but the McGowans increased their efforts and bought a specialized cleaning machine to ensure the safety of their students and instructors. Upon re-opening, Master McGowan and the other instructors have offered private training sessions, following CDC guidelines to protect the students while also affording them the opportunity to train in-person. We are so grateful to have found this school. It has provided our son an intense physical activity, taught him discipline and respect, and given him a fun environment where he is a part of something. If you want to give your child(ren) a place to learn and develop their physical, emotional and mental fortitude, you cannot go wrong with Chandler MMA. read more

Amazing teachers. I've been going there for 11 years now. They're like family to me. Great classes and I sweat a lot.

What a great gym. It is very clean and has a family oriented atmosphere. Where you are encouraged and applauded by other members. I have trained at plenty of other MMA gyms in my time. I highly recommend Chandler MMA for all experience levels. Come check them out. They are great!! read more

This gym holds a very special place in my heart. My two children have been going here for several years now, and during that time they have learned the value of hard work, focus, attention to detail, and consistency, and they have gained a tremendous amount of confidence in themselves. I have probably recommended Chandler MMA to 50 different people over the years, and will continue to do so every chance I get. I come from a family of teachers and coaches, and one thing that really stands out to me is the quality of the teaching, coaching, and mentoring that happens at Chandler MMA. They take time to help and instruct each and every student, regardless of age or level, and they genuinely root for your success and development. We are big fans of Chandler MMA. It's such a wonderful resource for our community and we highly, highly recommend it. read more

First of all this place s very professional and the owners and instructors and other members made us feel like family from the minute we came through the door.. They are great with my son and excellent at training and explaining everything while doing so. We tried a couple others before we stumbled to this place and we will not go anywhere else.. read more

This gym is family owned by a spectacular family. They really care about their students and go above and beyond for their students and family. During the Covid-19 stay at home order, they quickly organized live online lessons and encouraged the entire family to join in, whether they had a membership or not. They loaned out their own pads and weighs for free and even mailed strips for the kids belts in the mail to help back up parents with good behaviors for their kids in school work and behavior at home. The McGowans truly care about people and that is hard to find these days. Being able to get a super high quality workout done in the morning during this time has been my saving grace with all the extra stress lately. I am forever grateful for their generosity. They are super positive and a breath of fresh air in a time when we can a use more of that. read more

Holy cow! This place is amazing! They offer one week trial for free, and unlimited class attendance for your monthly fee. The teachers are great, the students are mixed ages, which is really nice, and the owners are friendly and knowledgable. My son has come every day so far in the trial week because he loves it so much! read more

Chandler MMA - Martial Arts Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

If your looking to enroll your child into martial arts look no further. This is a small business ran by husband and wife along side with their 2 sons. They teach kids about respect, stranger danger, along with having some fun. They also have great camp sessions when school is on break. During the corona virus pandemic they also are doing zoom sessions for their students. They are really dedicated and care about all their students from children to adults. read more

My Son and I have been going here for years. At 48, for me it's a great workout and for my son, it was great to watch him grow and gain confidence as he's trained thru his second degree black belt. Wonderful father/son bonding and workout! Paul McGowan and the rest of the instructors are great! They are skilled and truly care about the students. Wonderful family atmosphere and highly recommended!!! read more

This is one of the best top notch martial arts studios in the state and unmatched by many of the so called schools that whip out black belts just for showing up and participating. If you want true instructors this is the place. read more

I had been pushing weights around for the past 20 years and was looking for something different and more interesting than doing the same old workout at the gym and man did I find it here! I thought I was in pretty good shape but man was I wrong. I can't tell you enough how great EVERY instructor is here and how each class is different than the last. My favorite thing about working out here is that I am getting in the best shape of my life and at the same time learning a martial art. It has been 2 years already and I am hoping to get my brown belt by the end of this month in Muay Thai. I consider the people at Chandler MMA to be great friends. Stop looking around and go in and see Master McGowan, he will let you try it for a week for free! Trust me on this one it is truly awesome, I actually look forward to working out :) read more

I had contacted Master Mcgowan about a self defense class for my daughter and some of her friends before they were leaving for college. He offered a few different times that would work for this private class and we found a Saturday morning that worked for everyone. They finished the class/session and I just have to say .......WOW! I am beyond impressed! Not only did these 8 girls come away with a sense of an ability to be able to react if a scary situation was to (hopefully never) occur, but they also came away with a sense of empowerment as strong girls/women!! He took the time to both talk to them (took extra time!) about situations as well as many, many, many techniques that they practiced until the felt comfortable and confident. Every single girl walked away and said that it was an amazing class (and workout!) and that they absolutely loved it! Thank you!!! read more

I couldn't be more impressed by Chandler MMA. They are more than a martial arts studio; they truly care about the well being and experience of every person that walks through the door. Our son was 4 when he started and has only attended for about 9 months, however he's as excited to go now as the first day he attended. I have seen huge improvements in his ability to focus, follow directions and complete a task; all of which Master McGowen and his staff teach and encourage daily. There are a wide variety of times and days to attend and the flexible schedule is very helpful to a busy family. You can try the first week free... Do so! You won't be disappointed! read more

This is probably the best MMA school in Arizona. These guys teach HapKiDo, Muay Thai, Kempo, Taekwondo, BJJ, Judo and Core and Fitness. The owner, Master McGowan (Paul Mcgowan) has two sons, Jr. Master McGowan (Connor) and Declan. Connor is a U.S. Champion Thai fighter in his age group. They have a really good team of fighters that will also teach. read more

I had my daughter's birthday party here and all of the kids had a great time! Paul and Kara were so helpful. They did the set up, clean up, and made sure that we had everything we needed. One moment that stuck with me was when I realized I forgot a lighter for the candles and Paul ran next door and got one to make sure my daughter didn't miss out on blowing candles. Thank you for making this event so special for my daughter and for your kindness along the way! read more

Chandler MMA has truly changed my family's lives. Our children have learned more than just self-defense, but also leadership, friendship, responsibility and much more. My wife and I are healthier than we've been in decades. The staff are excellent and among the most generous people we've encountered. read more

I'm a 49 year old male and have been doing Muay Thai at CMMA for nearly 4 years. I wish I had met Master Mcgowan and all involved with CMMA years ago.I know it sound cliche but they have changed my life.I feel they are all family and Master Mcgowan has become one of my closest friends. If you've ever thought about trying any of the Arts believe me it's never too late or too early for that matter. I guarantee there is no better mentor in the Phoenix area than Master Mcgowan and his crew. read more

Fantastic team of instructors. Run by a husband and wife team. These folks know their MMA. They have always been great w the kids. They take time and teach. They instruct. They mentor. They help w self confidence and self esteem. Couldn't ask for a better team to teach your kids how to be able to defend themselves as well as how to mature. read more

Truly a great place! My son and I train together here and it's been an incredible experience. As a teenager Martial Arts helped give me confidence, discipline and a healthy channel for my frustrations. I was looking for that perfect venue to share these same skills and lessons with my kids and found it in Chandler MMA. Paul McGowan and his instructors are excellent at working with all abilities of kids (and adults). They stress avoiding conflict, but teach you how to defend yourself and others when needed. My son and I are working on our second degree black belts together and we've become closer than ever thru the journey. Bottom line, if you want great instructors and a great workout in a great family environment - check out Chandler MMA!!! read more

I have worked in the fight business since 2007 and regularly commentate MMA and Muay Thai shows. I am from NYC and went to Arizona for a week to visit family. A friend took me to Chandler MMA for a Thai Boxing workout. I have been a Martial Artist for 10 years and I got some of the best instruction from Master Paul McGowan. He's not only super fit but extremely knowledgable about all things Martial Arts and fitness. The workout was challenging but also accommodating for me and my current shoulder injury. I found his way of teaching very realistic for sports competition and great for competitive strategy. He also drills things in such a way that it creates proper patterning. He teaches you to create good fight habits. I swear I enjoyed training there so much that I considered a move to Arizona. The staff there is very friendly and the facility was immaculate. I will for certain train there again on my next trip to Arizona. read more

Family owned and operated- Safe and friendly environment! The kids learn not only martial arts, but respect and discipline. My kids have been involved in many activities, but I have never experienced such a positive encouraging environment. It's like a big family! I highly recommend this studio, and you can't go wrong with the free week trial!! read more

My family has been attending Chandler MMA since the kids were in preschool. My son is now heading to middle school in the fall. It is very exciting to say that he already carries a resume that includes a 3rd Degree in TKD and has earned his shorts in Muay Thai. My daughter also recently earned her 1st Degree in TKD and I also have a Black Belt from Chandler MMA. This is not to brag but to help inform that the environment of cross training, clean training space and a family feel has made it a simple decision to stay committed. We love our Chandler MMA family! Check it out for a week free trial. What do you have to lose? read more