Great gym and coaches. Been going off and on for a few months now and there's a great sense of…read morecommunity and clear instruction. Would recommend to anyone looking for a solid MMA gym in Austin.

Solid team and trainers with a a few active competitors/fighters. Female owned as well.read more

Outstanding Muay Thai gym!…read more I've been coming here for about a month now. I try to come every day for all the classes they offer. I'm obsessed with both Muay Thai and training here. The classes are intense, physically demanding (in a good way), and the instruction is top notch. There is always something exciting to learn and the coaches do a fantastic job getting the point across and making sure everyone is on the same page and up to speed. They care about your development and well-being and I never feel stupid for asking questions or speaking up if I don't understand something. I look forward to every day and every class. I want to give a shout-out to Shawn. He was been extremely patient with me (a newbie) and has shown tremendous courtesy, respect, and grace for someone new and trying to learn. He really knows his stuff and I'm impressed with his professionalism. I look forward to training here for a very long time. I found a good group of guys in this gym, both coaches and other trainees. Everyone seems to want to help one another. I am thoroughly impressed and glad I started coming here. Thank you Ambush Muay Thai for the opportunity to train here. Even though I have a long way to go I give it my all every time I show up. -Jason Otto

They keep it real. But really it's one of the Muay Thai schools that have really good instructors…read moreand curriculums. The class times and schedules are really good. And the prices are pretty acceptable. They also have punch cards instead of monthly if you are busy and there is no BS contract fee!! My personal favorite is the Sunday morning class for drills. Theres usually something different going on in that class. Plus there's a small window for open gym after that class time.

I have experiences with other gyms, both as 'home' gyms and as a visitor. My focus is on Gi…read morejiu-jitsu and while the schedule here is geared more towards the No-gi side, the quality of instruction is very high. The classes I've attended the most are the morning classes Professor Davis definitely has a lot of high level moves and concepts but breaks it down so that it's scaffolded to all levels. He's literally said 'you can stop here if you're comfortable.' He's also very accessible, both as an instructor and just as a human being. There isn't a rigid formality here so if you have a question or are frankly, lost like I frequently am you can just stop and ask for help without being afraid of being 'that guy.' I had to pause due to surgery/recuperating and it was as easy pausing my billing and being told if I needed more time to just let them know. I'm looking forward to get back on the mats and start training again-where I'm definitely going to have to ask a lot of questions.

Hand down one of the best BJJ gyms I've been a part of. Very friendly environment and encouraging…read more Plus Professor Davis is a legend. He's excellent at breaking down moves and explaining how everything fits together. The facility is very nice as well. There's a shower and the mats are very clean too! Pro Tip: Come to the 7 am class. It's less crowded and the training partners are great. See you in the mat! 10/10 Gis

Ricardo is a great teacher with a deep understanding of the martial arts. I would trust him with…read morethe development of any child

My son usually attends the Tuesday and Thursday class at 5pm. It usually runs past the hour and…read morecontinues into kid friendly games. I love that. Like right now I'm watching and they've finished promotions and on to games at 6:12pm. Adult classes start at 6:30 so they're never pressured on time like most other gyms/classes.

This place changed my life. I came to this gym looking for high level mixed martial arts training…read moreand I found that and more. Ive been going to this place for years and getting to know Frank Ben was life changing for me, he taught me more than just fighting, he showed me a way of life that helped me evolve into a better person. Since joining I have successfully competed in MMA fights, Jiujitsu tournaments and real life scenarios that saved my life on the street. Franks curriculum is like no other and IFA Academy is a place that has become my second home.

Lovely! Came for…read morethe Mixed Martial Arts curriculum with a focus in wrestling and boxing, stayed for the people. I spend most of my free time at IFA right now, and can't think of a better place to do so. Lotta new friends with good knowledge on kicking ass. Everyone has a spare moment for you and a generous drilling attitude. Started with grappling, added striking and MMA, and now I'm in the Combat Conditioning class. Love each. The conditioning is a great send off into the weekend. Incorporates compound movements and yoga, which I appreciate. Solid spot.

I came here just to elevate my workout routine but after taking the classes and private lessons…read morewith coach Forret, it changed my whole idea of the martial arts. Kickboxing is not just a physical workout but also mental exercise. I never knew I needed this to balance my lifestyle. Coach Forrest is one of the best sports coach out there; he listens and he knows his craft. I was happy with the lessons and appreciate coach Forrest for being so knowledgeable and for being patient with me!

I've been training at fighting fit for more than 2 years now and I can say I love this place, the…read moreculture is great, it's the kind of environment where people help each other grow and get better at martial arts, pushing their ego to the sides and truly focusing on learning and improving. I also really like that you can have a very comprehensive martial arts training all the way from striking to grappling, Coach Forrest and Coach Corey are both extremely good coaches, very experienced, safety conscious and foster an environment of trust and make the clases FUN!. People here come to learn from each other, not to beat each other, and that's a great thing.

My husband and I have been training with Tim for over a year. He is very good at personalizing our…read moretraining to meet our individual needs. He pays close attention to how we perform the exercises and is interested in what we do fitness and nutrition wise outside of the gym. I have seen a huge improvement in my posture and muscle tone. He gives very good instructions regarding the exercises, explains how they should be done and why they should be done that way. I have learned a lot about how my body works and the right way to train by working with him.

From the owner: I am certified through The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as a Personal Trainer…read moreand Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I also have a Specialist in Sports Injuries certification through the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), as well as, being certified through The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT).