Want to know where to go when it comes to boxing in Houston?
As luck would have it, there's no shortage of popular boxing options to choose from in and around Houston.
To find the top boxing gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms, and wellness offerings.)
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Heritage Muay Thai
1604 W. 34th St., Central Northwest
Heritage Muay Thai is Houston's favorite boxing gym by the numbers, with 4.8 stars on ClassPass, five stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp, and 4,364 fans on Facebook.
"Houston Muay Thai is your home for authentic Muay Thai training, offering classes for everyone from beginners to advanced competitors," explains the business' ClassPass profile. "Muay Thai is the ultimate and most devastating striking art. Known as the 'Science of the 8 limbs,' it utilizes knees, elbows and more in addition to the typical punches and kicks you'll find in any kickboxing workout."
Owner Michael Chase Corley "grew up in Spring, TX and began training in Martial Arts/Boxing at 16 years old," according to the business' Yelp page. "His impressive career, which began in 1989, saw an overall 46 wins and seven losses, with fights against five world champions and greats like George Forman, Evander Holyfield, and Mike Tyson."
"Our Houston martial arts school believes that martial arts is more than fitness and combat… We believe it makes people better on the inside, too," it continues. "For thousands of years, people have held this belief about martial arts. They’ve developed stronger characters, experienced more joy in life, and, of course, learned powerful self-defense and become very physically fit."
Learn more about Heritage Muay Thai's different classes on ClassPass here.
Savarese Fight Fit WestU
4215 Bellaire Blvd., Braeswood Place
Also among Houston's favorites is Savarese Fight Fit WestU, with 4.9 stars on ClassPass, five stars out of one review on Yelp, and 317 fans on Facebook.
"By combining the experience and skill of professional boxing champions with world-class trainers, Savarese Fight Fit offers a unique approach to semi-private training," explains the business' profile on ClassPass. "Not only are they passionate about maintaining personal health, but Savarese Fight Fit looks to reinvigorate the sport of boxing as a base for fitness for all ages while also bettering their community. Whether it's a single class, a private boxing session, or joining our Founders Club, they strive to build confidence, self-worth and a better life for every individual that walks through their gym."
"Our location in WestU is our newest state-of-the-art facility," Savarese Fight Fit WestU's Yelp page states. "Our innovative equipment alongside our intimate classes and highly professional trainers make it easy to get a personalized workout when you want it. Drop your children off in our Kids Room and be a part of our empowering Youth Fight Fit community."
Learn more about Savarese Fight Fit WestU's different classes on ClassPass here.
Title Boxing Club
9630 Westheimer, Suite 600, Mid West
With 4.9 stars on ClassPass, four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, and 5,132 fans on Facebook, Title Boxing Club has garnered plenty of local fans.
"TITLE Boxing Club is dedicated to giving you the most empowering boxing workout of your life!" states the business' ClassPass profile. "All of their classes are taught by instructors who will show you the ropes from the beginning. They’ll help you wrap your hands and walk you through the basic fundamentals."
"The company was founded in Kansas City by a retired boxer/promoter," Title Boxing Club's Yelp page explains. "He wanted to bring the boxers workout to everyone. So he created TITLE Boxing Club and the POWER HOUR and watched his members, in the first open club, sculpt their bodies and become fit."
"On top of having an outstanding calorie burning, strength developing workout, we promote empowerment and a sense of community within our club," it continues. "TITLE Boxing Club Houston-Westchase combines the fun and excitement of a group fitness class with hard-hitting boxing and kickboxing workouts that produce real results fast."
Learn more about Title Boxing Club's offerings on ClassPass here.
Women's Elite Boxing Club
6423 Richmond Ave., Suite E, Mid West
With 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp and 2,274 fans on Facebook, Women's Elite Boxing Club holds its own among the competition.
"Women’s Elite Boxing Club (WEBC) is a woman’s only boxing and training club founded by Nigel Stokes in 2011," according to the business' profile on ClassPass. "Boxing is a combination of cardio and strength training, so it works and tones every muscle in your body – from your arms, core and down to your legs. It doesn’t matter if you want to box for physical fitness or self-defense (or even become an amateur fighter), WEBC is your first step towards a better you."
Learn more about Women's Elite Boxing Club's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai
1612 Austin St., Downtown
With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp and 413 fans on Facebook, Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai is another popular local pick.
"Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai / Savarese Fight Fit is your home for authentic Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA programs," states the business' ClassPass profile. "Whether you want to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, or get in the ring/cage, Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai / Savarese Fight Fit is for you!"
Check out reviews of Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
HTX FightCamp
827 W. 34th St., Central Northwest
With five stars out of three reviews on Yelp and 558 fans on Facebook, HTX FightCamp is worth checking out.
"TX FightCamp is a boxing inspired cardio and resistance training program that provides an excellent workout for all fitness levels," according to the business' profile on ClassPass. "The name 'FightCamp' is derived from combining boxing with a bootcamp style training environment. Their classes mimic an 8 round boxing match: 3 minutes per round with a 1 minute rest period in between rounds."
"HTX FightCamp is here to provide youth and adults a safe, clean, positive and motivating training environment to achieve desired fitness levels," it continues. "We use Boxing Fitness as a tool to teach our members lifelong fitness and how to creatively motivate themselves to achieve a desired level of fitness and strength."
Learn more about HTX FightCamp's offerings on ClassPass here.
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