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Hicks Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Carrollton, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hicksmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 600-2254
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve wrestled and competed for most of my life and I attribute the foundation of my discipline, technique, and mindset to the training undergone at Hicks MMA.”
“I put my daughter in Hicks MMA over a year ago and it has been the best choice I've made for her by far!”
“You can tell the coaches know their stuff and ensure the kids do as well, especially during tournaments.”
“And if a kid doesn’t understand they will work one on one for a few minutes to make sure they get it will have them train with their partner and watch and coach them through it.”
“I started when I was 48 years old, and they really do a good job of working with people of all levels and ages to learn BJJ and get the training that fits their goals and skills.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve wrestled and competed for most of my life and I attribute the foundation of my discipline, technique, and mindset to the training undergone at Hicks MMA.”
“He's not into sports but he really took a liking to boxing and was actually excited about going to class.”
What members say
“Coach Hicks is the best, my son has been there for 2 years now and he has grown a lot .”
“I started when I was 48 years old, and they really do a good job of working with people of all levels and ages to learn BJJ and get the training that fits their goals and skills.”
“Their instruction is much more than just martial arts; they make our kids better human beings and we have been treated like family since day one.”
“I’ve wrestled and competed for most of my life and I attribute the foundation of my discipline, technique, and mindset to the training undergone at Hicks MMA.”
“The training also challenges you to improve your cardio and strength training.”
“My daughters confidence, Leadership and discipline has grown so much in just over a year with Hicks.”
From the reviews
Been going to hicks MMA for almost a year and my child loves it. He ask me just about everyday if he trains tonight. We train 3 days a week. And enjoys every minute of it. Gavin and hicks corrects the kids when they do a move wrong. They make sure they are doing the moves the right way.
My 6 year old son has been training BJJ and boxing at Hicks MMA for a year now. We have seen an astronomical increase in his self confidence that began within a month of of training. He is much more respectful of others and his overall attitude has drastically improved.
My nephew attends HicksMMA and I’ve seen him grow and gain confidence in the time he’s been attending. You can tell the coaches know their stuff and ensure the kids do as well, especially during tournaments. Would recommend to any parent!
I started training with Coach Marcus Hicks when I was 14 years old. For years, I trained under him — at times up to five days a week. Growing up without a father in my life, that training became much more than just learning how to fight. It gave me structure, discipline, and the confidence I didn’t yet have.
New to BJJ? Start at Hicks Mixed Martial Arts
Hicks Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Hicks Mixed Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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