Midtown MMA Houston

Midtown MMA Houston

Houston, Texas | 4.7
4.7 (90 reviews)

Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Thai kickboxing are the specialties of this all-ages martial arts academy.

Reviews

Aleks Andrich
Aleks Andrich Local Guide 3 months ago

I highly recommend the Bjj classes at Midtown. The instruction is excellent, everyone is very friendly, and it’s a lot of fun!

Bart
Bart 7 months ago

I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Midtown MMA for few years now, and I can’t recommend this gym highly enough! The moment you step in, you’re welcomed into a vibrant, supportive culture that makes everyone—beginner or seasoned practitioner—feel right at home. The instructors are top-notch, bringing a high level of technical expertise and passion to every class. They break down complex techniques in a way that’s easy to grasp, while still challenging you to elevate your game. The training environment fosters camaraderie, with everyone pushing each other to improve while maintaining respect and humility. The quality of jiu-jitsu taught here is exceptional, blending traditional fundamentals with cutting-edge techniques. Midtown MMA is a gem for anyone serious about BJJ or just looking to join an amazing community. Highly recommend!

Owner Response · 2025-10-24T15:47:51.000Z

Thank you for the kind review my friend. You are a wonderful martial artist and great father.

Walter Jr Garcia
Walter Jr Garcia a year ago

Thank you for the warm welcome and generosity Professor @chris_bjj_martinez ! 🙇‍♂️ You have an awesome facility and team! Love the community you built @midtown_mma_houston and @sixbladesbjjmidtown 🥋 @julieanndenestrosagarcia and I enjoyed the lesson you taught tonight Truly honored meeting you sir 🙇‍♂️❤️ Thank you for the warm welcome Prof Chris. I enjoyed watching your Judo and thank you for the roll. 🥋 Thank for for the warm welcome Prof Anthony, Janna, Ben and to the others i failed to mention. It was a pleasure meeting you all and looking forward to our next visit. To all my friends, if you are ever in houston and looking for awesome Jiu-Jitsu, Muay thai and mma, highly recommend you train with Prof Chris in @midtown_mma_houston / @sixbladesbjjmidtown 🥋🥊🦵💪🤼‍♂️❤️🤙

Owner Response · 2025-05-15T17:54:51.000Z

Hi Walter, Thank you so much for visiting us and for the kind words! It was an absolute pleasure having you and Julieanne at the academy. I'm glad you enjoyed the training and the community—we look forward to your next visit! Safe travels back to the Philippines, and we’ll see you on the mats again soon! All the best, Professor Chris Martinez Midtown MMA Houston / Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown

michael nugent
michael nugent Local Guide a year ago

Great Seminar at Midtown MMA Houston with the legend "XANDE" Alexandre Ribeiro, commonly known as “Xande” Ribeiro is a legendary jiu-jitsu competitor and one of the founding members of the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association. Under the tutelage of some of the world’s top coaches, including Royler Gracie, Vini Aieta and Xande’s own brother Saulo Ribeiro, Alexandre earned numerous grappling titles, including IBJJF and ADCC World Champion, while earning also the #1 rank in BJJ Heroes’ Top BJJ Competitors of All Time list, up until 2020. Thanks to Midtown MMA and Six Blades BJJ for the great time today. #oldmanpurple #bjjdentist

Owner Response · 2025-03-24T20:53:36.000Z

Hi Michael. Thank you for the wonderful review and supporting our special Drop-In event with Sensei Xande. It was a pleasure meeting you and we would like to see you visit again. Best, Chris Martinez

C D
C D Local Guide 3 years ago

While I have not trained or been to this school I did have the pleasure of meeting the owner at Jujitsu World League in Houston over the weekend. My son competed against two of his students. My son is a talker and I watched as Professor Chris talked with him and engaged him like he was one of his students. Professor even jumped in a coached him in his last NoGi. Afterwards he invited us to visit his school is we were ever back in Houston. I would take my Son here for sure if we were in the area. His skills showed through his students, who both placed along with my Son. But is love for the kids and teaching is what I, as a Dad saw. Thanks again Professor for showing us hospitality.

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Owner Response · 2023-02-13T21:29:28.000Z

Thank you for your kind words Charles. It was my pleasure meeting you and your family. Your son is a fine young man and will become an amazing Black Belt one day. The offer still stands. Let us know if you plan on coming to Houston so we can get the boys together for some training and maybe we can all grab lunch afterwards. It would be great to see the boys stay in touch. Best, ~Professor Chris

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