Phoenix's top-ranked form of exercise — and where to sweat it out in style

Phoenix's top-ranked form of exercise — and where to sweat it out in stylePhoto: Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on October 24, 2019

What does Phoenix have in common with San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville and Fort Worth?

According to our analysis of ClassPass reservation data, those cities all share the same top-ranked form of exercise: martial arts.

Want to know where to go when it comes to Phoenix's highest volume workout? Here are the top-rated martial arts classes in the city, based on data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass. (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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TNT MMA Training Center

1515 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite B-105, Deer Valley

Photo: TNT MMA Training Center/Yelp

Open since 2007, TNT MMA Training Center is Phoenix's favorite martial arts gym by the numbers, with five stars out of one review on ClassPass, five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp and 13,121 fans on Facebook.

"TNT MMA Training Center in Phoenix offers the most comprehensive and progressive MMA programs in Arizona and helps set the standard of excellence in Martial Arts training," explains the business's profile on ClassPass. "Their classes are focused on providing the highest level of instruction by the most qualified coaches in the state. Their instructors are experienced in providing fun, ego-free and a challenging atmosphere to students of all ages and skill levels."

"TNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center has been serving Phoenix since 2007," TNT MMA Training Center states on its Yelp page. "Our mission is to provide quality instruction in various areas of Mixed Martial Arts in a positive, non-threatening atmosphere."

Take a look at reviews of the different classes at TNT MMA Training Center on ClassPass here.

Arizona Aikido

939 W. Camelback Road, Alhambra

Arizona Aikido | Photo: ClassPass

Also among Phoenix's favorites is Arizona Aikido, with four stars out of one review on ClassPass, five stars out of one review on Yelp and 625 fans on Facebook. It's the top martial arts gym in the entire Phoenix metro area, according to ClassPass' rankings.

"Arizona Aikido is affiliated with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba," states the business's profile on ClassPass. "They welcome all styles to practice with them."

Check out reviews of the classes at Arizona Aikido on ClassPass here.

Gracie Barra Ahwatukee

1304 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 102, Ahwatukee Foothills

Photo: gb a./Yelp

With five stars out of two reviews on Yelp and 514 fans on Facebook, Gracie Barra Ahwatukee has garnered plenty of local fans.

"Gracie Barra Ahwatukee offers a great environment for anyone looking for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training," per the business's profile on ClassPass.

"Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been serving the Ahwatukee community since March of 2017," Gracie Barra Ahwatukee says on its Yelp page. "We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of Ahwatukee. Our clean, friendly, and progress oriented environment allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that always make them feel like coming back."

See what people are saying about the different classes at Gracie Barra Ahwatukee on ClassPass here.

Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym

7150 W. Roosevelt St., Estrella

photo: Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym/Yelp

With five stars out of four reviews on Yelp and 3,062 fans on Facebook, Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym holds its own among the competition. It's been open since 2015.

"Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym is a Community Based Muay Thai Boxing Camp Funded by the South East Asean Arts Alliance," according to the business's ClassPass profile. "(SAAA) Sor Xayaveth is a Thai Style progressive and competitive training program geared towards the Professional Athlete but also adequate for youth and the beginner."

"We specialize in instructing authentic Muay Thai kickboxing for all skill levels and ages, from beginners to amateur and professional Thai boxers. Whether you're looking to lose weight, learn the sport or get in the best shape of your life, XMT is the place and team for you. We also specialize in teaching children this amazing art. XMT Lil' Ninjas program is intended for children of the ages 6-9. Students will learn an array of new skills as they gain confidence, self-discipline, and self-defense while all in a fun, safe and controlled environment." its Yelp page continues.

Check out reviews of the different classes at Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym on ClassPass here.


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