Richardson's beginner-friendly MMA gym.
Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA for adults, kids and women. Your first class is free.
- Richardson, TX
- 5.0 on Google
- No experience needed
Six ways in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
NoGi grappling for all levels, control, escapes, submissions and problem solving, no uniform required.
View program →Muay Thai
Traditional Thai boxing: strikes, clinch work and conditioning, fundamentals through sparring.
View program →Boxing
Footwork, hands and defense, fundamentals through advanced, for skill and for fitness.
View program →MMA
Striking and grappling combined, from applied fundamentals to sparring. For members with six months of BJJ and striking.
View program →Kids Classes
Kids BJJ and Kids Muay Thai for ages 5–12, built on discipline, confidence and safe technique.
View program →Women's Classes
Women-only Boxing, BJJ and Muay Thai in a women-only room, taught by a female coach.
View program →Walking in is the hardest part. We made it easy.
Built for beginners
Never trained before? Most of our members hadn't either. Fundamentals classes start from zero. No experience, no gear, no pressure.
Coaches who know your name
Small class sizes and hands-on coaching. You're not a number on a card reader. You're part of the room.
Ego-free training floor
We train hard and take care of each other. No hazing, no spar-or-leave culture, no intimidation at the door.
A schedule that works
Evening and weekend classes across BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA, for adults, kids, and women-only sessions.
Class schedule
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday
Ages 5–12 · Amr
All levels · Jihad
All levels · Amr
Tuesday
Kids Muay Thai, ages 5–12 · Shamail
All levels · Emmanuel
6+ months experience · Emmanuel
Wednesday
Ages 5–12 · Youssef
All levels · Jihad
All levels · Youssef
Thursday
Nina
Kids Muay Thai, ages 5–12 · Shamail
All levels · Jihad
Friday
Sparring, all levels · Emmanuel
Sparring, all levels · Emmanuel
Saturday
All levels · Amr
Nina
Sunday
All levels · Emmanuel
All levels · Emmanuel
Nina
Meet the coaches
All coaches
“I can confidently say this is one of the best MMA gyms I've ever trained at. From day one, everything about this gym feels intentional. Coaches and community are top tier. Beginners are treated with respect and guidance while experienced fighters are pushed at the highest level.”
“The grand opening of Kova was truly a cornerstone moment for the MMA community in Richardson and the Dallas Metro. The coaches are all experts in their disciplines but most importantly show exceptional mentorship and guidance for students…”
“Love this new gym! Quality facility with high level coaching, excited to level up my skills.”
Straightforward memberships
Month to month, unlimited classes in your program, no long-term contract. All Access covers every adult program; kids and women have their own.
See all plansTwo doors from Royal Roastery
1055 S Sherman St, Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75081. Free parking in front. Directions and hours →
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors1055 S Sherman St, Ste 104
Richardson, TX 75081
Spring Valley Business Center, two doors from Royal Roastery
Good to know
I've never trained before. Is that okay?
Yes. Most of our members started with no experience. Fundamentals classes are built for complete beginners, and coaches walk you through every technique step by step.
What happens in my first class?
You check in at the desk, meet your coach, warm up with the group, learn two or three techniques, and drill them with a partner. Adult classes run 60 to 90 minutes. Nobody spars in a first class.
Do you have classes for kids?
Yes. Kids BJJ and Kids Muay Thai run for ages 5 to 12 on weekday evenings, focused on discipline, confidence and safe technique.
Do you offer women-only classes?
Yes. Women's Boxing on Thursday, Women's BJJ on Saturday and Women's Muay Thai on Sunday, in a women-only room, taught by a female coach. It is a full martial-arts program, not a cardio class.
How do memberships work?
Memberships are month to month with unlimited classes in your program. All Access covers every adult program, and there are single-program, women-only and kids memberships. You can sign up online in a couple of minutes.
Where are you located?
1055 S Sherman St, Suite 104, Richardson, TX 75081, in the Spring Valley Business Center two doors from Royal Roastery. Free parking in the lot in front.
Ready to start?
Your first class is free. Gloves and gear provided, no card, no contract, no obligation.