What Our Members Say

"Midtown MMA is a great spot to train. I was only in town for a few days and after one night training BJJ here, I was really contemplating extending my stay in Houston. Chris has created an extremely welcoming atmosphere where everyone is friendly and respectful. The class was taught with step by step details so that beginners could learn the technique but also more experienced belts could fine tune their techniques as well. I highly recommend this gym for anyone new to Houston looking for a home or even if you are just visiting."

"Love this gym so much! I trained here back in 2016–2017 before moving to LA and have found it hard to find another gym with the same caliber of coaches and curriculum. Every time I come back to Houston, I always make the drive from Sugar Land to get a few training sessions in with Coach Chris. Highly highly recommend if you want great instruction and a new family or community. Thanks for everything Midtown MMA! You started my obsession with kickboxing and BJJ."

"This was my first time trying out MMA. Everyone is so friendly here and it was overall such a great experience. I wasn't pressured to do anything if I wasn't feeling good or was winded. They care about your safety. The gym is very clean and overall I think I found my gym. Chris showed me around and was very educated about what he does and the hospitality was amazing."

"I had never taken any kind of martial arts class before but decided to act on a long-held interest. I looked at several places online and ultimately decided to go with Midtown MMA. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Coach Chris is great. You start off with an individual consultation, where Coach Chris walks you through a warm up and some basics of kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. Then you go to the classes and that's where you get hooked. The classes are small enough that Coach Chris has always gotten to me if I have a question. If you are thinking at all about MMA, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing or just getting in shape, run — do not walk — to Midtown MMA."

"I've been here training at Midtown MMA Houston for a year now. All the programs they offer are superb — judo, jujitsu, and Muay Thai kickboxing. The instructor is very knowledgeable in all of these different types of martial arts, and when he does a demonstration he is very technical. Plus, the workouts will definitely test your limits."

"I cannot say enough good things about Midtown MMA. I started training BJJ here a couple of years ago knowing almost nothing about the sport. In a short time, I went from knowing nothing to competing in tournaments and taking home medals. Not to mention, I am in better shape, my confidence levels have increased, my mind is sharper, and I have made a great bunch of friends through training. I also joined the Muay Thai program and I am having a great time learning that as well. The atmosphere and camaraderie at Midtown MMA are hard to match."

"I studied under Mr. Chris Martinez for the sole purpose of relieving stress in my first year of law school. The man is extremely patient, and his heart is in his practice as evidenced by all the time and effort that he has invested in expanding his practice to his new location on Main."

"We found Midtown MMA quite by chance this past summer. My son was cycling through summer camps and I thought it would be worth trying the day camp hosted by Midtown MMA. My son ended up finishing the summer here and we joined the gym for two lessons each week. My son was lacking some self-confidence when we first arrived. Within a week, he was doing push-ups in the bath tub each morning. He looks up to Coach Chris as a leader. I am proud of my son's accomplishments and feel that he may not have been as successful at a gym other than Midtown MMA."

"Great place to train. Coach Chris and the staff are awesome. The atmosphere is more like being at a family event than in a gym. Everybody is out to help you get better at your techniques. Coach Chris was never too busy to help out a new person to martial arts as I was, and with his coaching I was able to join the Advanced Muay Thai class in no time. I live in Humble and will only train at Midtown MMA."

"I have known Coach Chris for several years and what he is doing for his team and the Martial Arts community is incredible! His passion for helping others reach their goals is second to none and his students are a reflection of his dedication. Midtown MMA is a legit Jiu-Jitsu academy with technical instructors with high character. Give them a try, you will love it!"

"I found the environment at Midtown MMA to be quite welcoming. The introductory lesson and the trial alone are worth paying a visit to this gym. The students are friendly and the gym environment is very clean. Coach Chris worked with me in my specific situation and I can confidently say that I am looking forward to going back to classes. If you're looking for a patient instructor and an honorable person to do business with, give Midtown MMA a shot."

"Been training at Midtown MMA 3 to 4 days a week since late November of 2016. The classes are intense and will give you what you seek. After a few weeks there, you begin to feel like one big family. I look forward to many years to come."

"As far as getting an amazing workout and being part of a great community, Midtown MMA is the best. I recently started doing Jiu Jitsu and the community and the coaching is incredible. Very friendly coaches and everyone here is willing to take the time to work with you as well as help you grow in your training. I couldn't speak higher of an experience and recommend this with no reservations."

"I've been training BJJ for about a year and a few months at Midtown MMA, part of Team Tooke. It is one of the best decisions of my life. Coach Chris is a wonderful instructor and professor — not only does he have extensive knowledge, but he knows how to break each and every detail down and explain them in different ways so everybody can understand. The people that come and train here are totally identified with the core of this MMA School: respect, integrity, and honor. I consider my MMA school part of my family."