Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.
Houston 9
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Champions BJJ
18730 TX-249 N, Houston, TX 77070-4222
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Champions Martial Arts
6125 FM 1960 Rd W # A, Houston, TX 77069
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Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
16940 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090-3830
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Elite MMA
11380 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6842
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Meyerland Martial Arts & Fitness
8600 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77096-1020
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Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown
4916 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9764
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Level 6 Krav Maga
5605 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081-5637
Mon 12pm-1pm
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Elite MMA - Greenway Plaza
3311 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098-3018
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Elite MMA - Memorial
1010 Bade St, Houston, TX 77055-7402
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Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate
21025 Encino Commons, San Antonio, TX 78259-2782
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Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
16535 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248
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Universal Karate Studio
10101-10341 Farm to Market 1957, San Antonio, TX 78245
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Universal Karate Studio Hq
1512 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228-4005
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Dominion MMA
9910 W Loop 1604 N Ste 109, San Antonio, TX 78254
Dallas 4
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144 Academy
3406 Easy St, Dallas, TX 75247-6522
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Jupiter Kickboxing
10703 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75238-1384
Monday - Friday : 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Absolute Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA, and Personal Training for Women of Dallas
4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2100
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Jordan Fit
7736 Mullrany Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
Mon-Sun 5:30am-9pm
Austin 3
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Austin Kickboxing Academy
3906 Warehouse Row, Austin, TX 78704-7393
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Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
2200 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702-3496
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Fukasa Kai Martial Arts Austin
Austin, TX
10am - 9:30pm
Spring 3
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Champions Combat Sports
17134 Stuebner Airline Rd, Spring, TX 77379-6258
Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm
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Gracie Barra The Woodlands
25501 Richards Rd, Spring, TX 77386
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Jaguar Gym
4409 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388-6604
Alvin 2
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Guerra's House of Warriors
206 E House St, Alvin, TX 77511
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Texas Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
2201 N Alvin Byp, Alvin, TX 77511-8887
Denton 2
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Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai
721 S I-35E, Denton, TX 76205-8153
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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Denton Taekwondo America
3926 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210-8472
Katy 2
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Golden Eagle Taekwondo
6420 FM 1463 Rd, Katy, TX 77494-3813
Mon-Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
625 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450
Keller 2
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Peak Performance MMA & BJJ
5500 Feed Mill Dr, Keller, TX 76244-4708
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All American MMA - Keller
102 Keller Hicks Rd, Keller, TX 76248-4437
Mon–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sat 9:30am–2pm
Pasadena 2
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Pasadena Martial Arts
6777 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505-1755
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Black Belt Academy - Jimmy Tabares / American Fitness and Martial Arts
4325 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77503-4331
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Pound 4 Pound Boxing
602 Pruitt Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts The Woodlands
9420 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Alba 1
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Gravity Jiu Jitsu
1817 Co Rd 2954, Alba, TX 75410
Amarillo 1
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Extreme Martial Arts
3701 Plains Blvd #16, Amarillo, TX 79102
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Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3230 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201-7030
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Brazos Valley MMA & Fitness
1500 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77840-3702
Conroe 1
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of the Woodlands
3950 FM 1488 Rd, Conroe, TX 77384-3912
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Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
906 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2225
Fulshear 1
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Liberatus Jiu Jitsu
6610 FM359, Fulshear, TX 77441
Garland 1
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Olympic Star Taekwondo Center
6523 Duck Creek Dr, Garland, TX 75043-7854
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Outlaw Muay Thai
2601 Aero Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-7637
Helotes 1
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RETRO SPORT KARATE
11626 Rainbow Ridge, Helotes, TX 78023
Humble 1
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Elite MMA - Atascocita
5360 FM-1960, Humble, TX 77346-2502
Irving 1
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MA BJJ Academy
2108 Hurd Dr, Irving, TX 75038-4331
Jarrell 1
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Gtx Family Martial Arts Afterschool and Summer Camp Jarrell
200 County Road 306, Jarrell, TX 76537-2016
Kingwood 1
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Elite Mixed Martial Arts
2259 North Park Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339-1744
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ACS Mixed Martial Arts
13001 Delany Rd, La Marque, TX 77568
Leander 1
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Strike Martial Arts Leander
2405 S Highway 183, Leander, TX 78641-2364
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Silva Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2488 Meadowglen Dr, Lewisville, TX 75067
Lubbock 1
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Bueno Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
6006 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79416-4286
Lufkin 1
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Wind in the Pines Kung Fu
208 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin, TX 75901-0310
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Oranday Bros Jiu Jitsu
1816 Highway 69 S, Lumberton, TX 77657-9441
Manchaca 1
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Training for Warriors Austin ASTIG
12300 Wirth Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652-3640
Mon-Tue 8:30am-8:30pm, Wed 8:30am, Sat 9-10:30am, Sun closed
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Troy Dorsey's Extreme Martial Arts
1848 Lone Star Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063-5784
McKinney 1
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Davis' Taekwondo America Karate Center
3851 S Stonebridge Dr, McKinney, TX 75070-6162
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Heart and Dagger BJJ
2611 Highway 180 W, Mineral Wells, TX 76067-8287
Mission 1
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Black Cobra Karate
1900 W Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78574
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Bernardo Pitel Jiu Jitsu
5425 Highway 6, Missouri City, TX 77459-4165
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SBG Texas New Braunfels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
104 Melody Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130-4841
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Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
1700 Grand Avenue Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 78660-2004
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Wyant's Martial Arts
3310 1st St, Rosenberg, TX 77471-5869
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts
3163 Highway Six, Sugar Land, TX 77478-4367
Temple 1
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Grapplers Lair MMA
3111 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76502-1227
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Ron Smith's Fit for Life
3505 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503
Waco 1
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Martial Arts of Waco
504 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710-5840
Also in Texas
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools1,264
- Kids Martial Arts Classes1,250
- Boxing Gyms1,036
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools982
- MMA Gyms521
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops186
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults109
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults89
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies69
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults68
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools59
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes36
Good to know
How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?
Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.
Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?
Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.
How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?
Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Texas can browse 69 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Texas should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 69 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.