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PRESS Forward MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Friendswood, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pressforwardmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 829-4782
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Over the last couple years, myself and 3 of my daughters (8, 15, and 18) have all begun training with Mr Cheeks.”
“My daughter has learned so much from him—MMA, self defense, values, and character.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only does he excel at teaching MMA, he also prioritizes team building and strong character attributes to his students.”
“I started noticing his progression and love for mma/boxing within a few months of starting.”
“I started taking Kickboxing classes here back in 2021 and unfortunately had to move back home in 2022 as I got closer to college graduation.”
What members say
“Coach cheeks is the best! He’s great with the kids & keeps them accountable.”
“The training, love and support that the entire Cheeks family has shown her is unmatched.”
“His attention to detail is the reason why my kids enjoy coming to class.”
“My daughter also loves hanging with his daughters after class so that's a huge plus for me because she has friends while my sons class is going on.”
“My wife and I have been super impressed with how well he manages different age groups, personality types, skill levels, and training disciplines.”
From the reviews
Coach Cheeks is down to earth and passionate about what he does. He implements rules that help with respect, dignity, responsibility, dependability...etc. which are right in line with how I'm raising my kids. The price point per month is fantastic for what you are getting. I was paying hundreds more before I found him!
I love training here! Coach cheeks is amazing and really knows his stuff. I mean he is a champion/pro. 😉 if you have kids: bring them! Wifey feels like building that extra sexy body send her to coach V. Son needs to defend himself from the internet trolls and get tough skin send him in.
So my son started here 10 months ago. I saw how good Coach was with the kids.And all it did for my son Taught him life skill self-defense, respect. All that being said, I actually wanted to join my self.But I was a bit nervous as I knew nothing about BJJ or had I ever done really any contact sport.
My daughter started in the children’s MMA program when she was four and has been going for several years now. We both loved it so much that I started the adult kickboxing class a few months later. Coach Cheeks is so wonderful with the kids. He really cares about all of them and takes an interest in them beyond class.
Your first BJJ class at PRESS Forward MMA & Fitness
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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