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Chandler MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chandler, Arizona
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 Karate classes (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chandlermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-234-3683
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–9:15 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–9:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8–9:15 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 7–9:30 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love that’s a family business, love the atmosphere and family feel as well as the fact that my kids can take any classes during the week without schedule limitations.”
“The classes have all levels of experience, Ryan says at any given time, he can see people at the level he was when he started and also people at a level where he wants to be.”
“My kids have learned respect, self confidence, focus, responsibility, self defense and so much more.”
Other martial arts here
“Chandler MMA dosen't just teach Muay Thai, they teach Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and much more.”
“Update: 3+ years later and I’m still here doing Muay Thai & other classes at ChandlerMMA.”
“My son has been training at Chandler MMA since he was 4 years old, and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding.”
“My kids have learned respect, self confidence, focus, responsibility, self defense and so much more.”
What students say
“The classes have all levels of experience, Ryan says at any given time, he can see people at the level he was when he started and also people at a level where he wants to be.”
“I love that’s a family business, love the atmosphere and family feel as well as the fact that my kids can take any classes during the week without schedule limitations.”
“If you are looking for a great workout and a way to defend yourself (lets hope you never have to) then come try a class.”
“My kids love the games that are incorporated with the class and love the system they have to earn belts that’s based on school and home performance.”
“My kids love muy Thai, Kenpo, hapkido and BJJ; I do hapkido, core and fitness and BJJ.”
“Under the leadership of Master McGowan, the head coach, he has grown tremendously—not just in his MMA skills, but also in discipline, confidence, and character.”
From the reviews
Chandler MMA is our favorite place second to NONE! My whole family comes for classes. They have classes for all age groups! My kids love muy Thai, Kenpo, hapkido and BJJ; I do hapkido, core and fitness and BJJ. The masters are awesome that we love and look up to.
2 years ago, I was looking for a place that my 11 year old son could learn to defend himself, be fit and increase his confidence. Chandler MMA has been an incredible experience for our family. After some blood, sweat and tears…my son is a black belt in Muy Thai and Kenpo. He wants to continue and learn more.
My son Ryan started at Chandler MMA when he was 15 he is almost 17 now. He takes the Muay Thai Kickboxing classes and really enjoys them. The classes have all levels of experience, Ryan says at any given time, he can see people at the level he was when he started and also people at a level where he wants to be.
Chandler MMA is a great place. My kids really enjoy it. Learning new skills, progressing in Muay Thai earning belts for different ranks. Great for building confidence, awareness, and toughness and respect. I have even joined in the Saturday morning all ages class which is fun (and tough!) to do with the kids.
New to Karate? Start at Chandler MMA
Chandler MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Chandler MMA
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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 stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side 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. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos 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 and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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