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Gracie Barra Heights

4.7 (12 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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I'm in Houston for work, so I dropped in for class tonight. I can't recommend this place enough. Jessica Flowers is a 5 time IBJJF world champion and an excellent instructor. I hope to be able to train here again before I leave town.

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“My son started in kids bjj, then my wife started kick boxing/conditioning classes and then I started bjj as well.”

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The Edge Personal Training - Warming up outside with some Muay Thai kicking.

The Edge Personal Training

5.0(7 reviews)
1.8 mi•The Heights

(Also posted on Google reviews) I was previously signed up…read moreat a regular gym, feeling totally uninspired by the treadmill and boring classes. Then I discovered The Edge here on Yelp and I love it! The classes are small and focused. Some days are cardio based, other days are weight based, so you're always getting a balanced workout. Tim is a fantastic instructor. He gives due attention. Teaches proper form. He's also methodical about which stretching we do, knowing most people have jobs sitting most of the day. The workouts never get boring! Tim also teaches different Martial Arts classes (Mousel's), as well as Women's Self Defense. Whether you want to lose weight or have more strength or just be fit, there is so much variety offered here to help achieve your personal goals!

If you're looking for a full body + cardio workout in one 45 minute session, then Tim's small group…read morepersonal training is for you. The best thing about Tim's classes is that he pushes you to do your best, but never so hard that you'll never want to go back. I really look forward to attending every time. Participants in the classes range from people just starting their fitness journey to those that attend 6 days a week. It doesn't matter what level you're at, it's never intimidating. Everyone there is very encouraging, which makes for a very fun experience. A typical day in the class is running the stairs outside for about 10-15 minutes, then strength training exercises for 20 minutes, then abs and stretching for the last 10-15 minutes. One of the things that Tim does well is mixing up the exercises so that we're not doing the same things over and over again. Also, he incorporates some martial arts and crossfit type exercises which adds some fun to it. I can't say enough good things about Tim's classes. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. You won't regret it. Edit: Don't be intimidated by all the pictures of the girls in the classes. There's a good amount of guys that attend the classes as well!

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The Edge Personal Training - Warming up in our private fenced in field before going inside to the studio to work a circuit.

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The Edge Personal Training - On the way back inside to work out on the TRX and Functional Trainer.

On the way back inside to work out on the TRX and Functional Trainer.

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Houston Metro Fight Club

Houston Metro Fight Club

3.3(3 reviews)
4.6 mi•EaDo

Very weird experience, not my gym. Was looking forward to go back to MMA, years after quitting at…read moreanother gym in my home country. Of course, cardio was a challenge after all those years. But I don't really mind being on the receiving end of some punches. Group was friendly and welcoming. Coach though was behaving strange and impatient to say the least. He got upset when I continued a fight on the ground instead of trying to stand up. Like people can read his mind. Very unreasonable and kept on repeating how he trained so many champions (check their website too for more big stories). He reminded me of people I met in office that were about the have a burn-out. Really disliked his attitude. I must have pressed his ego-button or something, pretty sure he did not like me either. Never had issues at 3 previous gyms, where I have trained for 28 years in total. Will look for another gym.

I was looking to getting back to training so I took a a free class , the instructor is…read moreknowledgeable I will give him that . The gym has a terrible class schedule it needs serious improvement, the main coach has no people skills he forces the membership on to people then if you don't sign up he tells you to go fuck yourself , the guy is a complete asshole . Terrible experience . Improve the schedule get more business. As far as the main coach he can go fuck himself

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Midtown MMA - Some of the Team at Martial Arts Mania 2011

Midtown MMA

4.5(17 reviews)
4.7 mi•Museum District

My small human joined about a month ago and has been LOVING it!…read more The community is great, location is convenient for inside the loop, and everyone has been super friendly and helpful. I can't personally attest to the workouts, but there are several classes offered throughout the week and they definitely wear out a teenager who has extra energy to spare! Definitely recommend checking it out for anyone curious about MMA gyms.

The first thing that drew me to MMA was my desire to learn self defense. The first thing that drew…read moreme to actually considering pursuing a class was the convenient location of Midtown MMA. The first thing that drew me to actually contacting Midtown MMA was the 30 day free trial. The first thing that drew me to actually showing up was getting a call from Chris about an hour after I submitted my form online. The first thing that drew me to sign up full time was after the first class when I realized that Midtown MMA was more than I could have hoped for! After a few short months, Midtown MMA has helped boost my confidence in my physical and mental ability to defend myself. You build on the physical side during the first part of the class where Chris leads you through a "warm-up" which is more like a mini boot-camp that leaves you with a good burn. The mental and physical side is continually built through the second portion of class as you work on muscle memory routines, perfecting techniques, following drills, and self guided practice. The great thing about Midtown MMA is that your motivation doesn't come from someone yelling at you, it comes from the everyone else giving it there all and encouraging you to test your limits. Everyone is there to learn the proper techniques and advanced students are more than will to give and take constructive criticism when working in teams. There are a good mix of males and females of all different physical capabilities which lead to good match-ups during the drills. No one is there to judge you, I have never had that feeling even when I thought I must look pretty goofy. Chris is an awesome instructor who keeps the class relaxed but professional and directed. He's good about gauging what each student needs to focus on during the drills - technique or power - and making corrections for individual students during the drills. He is interested in the needs of the class and will reserve certain sessions to address student questions. It is easy to have a lot of respect for Chris. This helps make you accountable and give you that extra boost to show up for training on the (rare!) occasion that you may be less motivated to do so. If you decide to sign up and pay, I believe you pick a 6 month or one year program. I think it averages to about $12 a class. I'm doing this with my husband and we were able to work our a 2 for less than 2 kinda deal.

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Midtown MMA - 4916 Main St Ste 120 Houston, TX 77002

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Slava Boxing & Heights Fitness Gym - Learn how to move around the ring at Slava Boxing Gyme

Slava Boxing & Heights Fitness Gym

3.8(13 reviews)
2.3 mi•The Heights

Review for Woman's Boxercise (started Wednesday, 08/26)…read more Frequency: 5 stars Options are 3 times a week or 2 times a week. I opted for 3 times a week (MWF) and this is efficient for me. NOTE: They do give you the option to try out one class for free to get a feel of what they do prior to signing up. Instructor: 5 stars The instructor is amazing. She definitely has experience in this area of work. She's friendly, she keeps you motivated and she will not let you quit. Workout: 5 stars I've only started my workout sessions with her Wednesday (08/26); however, I look forward to the months to come as I anticipate changes to my body with these sessions. I trust that I will obtain my goal of toning my body if I continue to attend the sessions. I am feeling pain in places that I've never felt pain before and it is highly appreciated. Workouts are definitely not boring and they change up daily. Even if you are working out the same muscle, you will do so with a different workout within the three days you attend that week. Well, I've opted to attend sessions three times a week; however, there is an option for attending twice a week. Parking: 4.5 stars Parking is right in front of the building on rocky, dirt filled pavement. You basically get in where you fit in and if that means park behind the two vehicles in front of you, then you do so. I give it 4.5 stars because members don't seem to have an issue moving their vehicles for you, but I still feel bad for taking time away from someone else's workout session. Every second counts in my eyes. Environment: 3.5 stars I get a warehouse like feel in this building. The workouts are so intense for me that I end up breathing heavily and on some inhales I feel like I've snorted dirt. This may be a bit over exaggerated, hence the above average rating. It's not something that will prevent me from going back. Hell, it's not even something that I would deduct points from the overall rating. I'm ok with the warehouse feel, this information is noted as an FYI for those that are considering joining. The worst part is the smoking. This is actually what brings the rating down. Is it something that would stop me from attending, no, but I'm not too thrilled about it. I hate the smell of smoke and tend to stay away from environments that are smoke-filled; however, when I weigh the pros and cons, the pros considerably outweigh the cons. OVERALL RATING 4.6 stars The workouts (exercises and variety) and the instructor (friendly, informative, motivational) are what keep me.

I came to Slava Boxing in late July for what was the women's boxing class from 5-6PM. It was fairly…read morenew, not many women were in the class. By, September I was the only woman in this time slot. In October, I was asked how I felt about them turning the class to male/female.. I had no problem. I was enjoying my classes with trainer Sergio even though the class lacked new attendees. As the holidays rolled around, I informed Sergio I would most likely not be attending until after New Years. Today is 1/8/19. After New Years, I come back to Slava and I am told Sergio is no longer an instructor and I will be in Jesse's class. Knowing the age of Sergio and being in college, I was not deterred by someone new. I quickly learned why I was later told to take the class before paying. The new instructor for their 5-6PM classes is garbage. I didn't even complete the hour because within the first half hour he told me to "practice on the bags" with no instruction. In fact he sat down on the mat looking at his phone while I spent ROUNDS of warming up. Keep in mind this is a instructed class and I was just doing something I can do by myself at a regular gym and pay less for. When I finally got fed up that the new instructor was just letting time pass, I walked over to the gym owner and asked what am I doing in this class, his new instructor was not interacting with me, he's not instructing. I was told "What do you expect?" and I had to TELL HIM "Well, it's a class! I expect interaction and to be taught something like the previous teacher did." He told me "It's your decision to pay to be here." and "You don't have to be part of this gym." With that response, I decided to no longer pay to be here. Slava boxing does not value it's members. The owner is unprofessional and rude. And for the record, during this conversation he was SMOKING! All the previous reviews are right, for owning a gym it's astounding he finds it okay to smoke inside of it. As I once enjoyed being part of this gym, I quickly learned the owner does not value the members of his gym. Previous reviews are telling and you should spend your money elsewhere.

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Slava Boxing & Heights Fitness Gym - Slava Boxing's popular White Collar program. Learn to box and get into great shape.

Slava Boxing's popular White Collar program. Learn to box and get into great shape.

Slava Boxing & Heights Fitness Gym - Our classes include strength and conditioning. Shape up and increase your endurance.

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Slava Boxing & Heights Fitness Gym - New to boxing? Try our 6 week Boxing Fundamentals class.

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Gracie Barra Heights - kickboxing - Updated October 2026

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