Ronin Mixed Martial Arts
About
Ronin Mixed Martial Arts in Houston offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines including MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling, and kickboxing. The gym provides traditional, Thai-style instruction with a focus on practical techniques that are effective for real-world application. Students appreciate the emphasis on fundamental skills like straight punches, powerful kicks, piercing knees, and efficient clinchwork, avoiding flashy moves that require specialized athletic backgrounds. The coaching approach is thorough and detail-oriented, ensuring students understand not just how to perform movements but also why they work and how to apply them in various situations.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Coach Franco for his thorough, hands-on teaching style that emphasizes understanding the purpose behind each technique. They appreciate his patience with beginners and ability to push students beyond their perceived limits while maintaining a safe, comfortable learning environment. Reviewers highlight the gym's welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels and the strong community that has developed around traditional Thai-style instruction. Specific praise focuses on Franco's attention to detail, his focus on practical techniques that actually work, and his genuine care for student development.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Gregory Dillard
2 years ago
Franco is a great hands on Muay Thai instructor who will put you to work! Easily one of the best sparring partners to learn from I’ve ever come across, and knows how to push his students to get the most out of them, more than even they might think they’re capable of. Much love Coach!
Robert C
2 years ago
Franco is a great coach. His classes are welcoming to all and has great experience in Muay Thai. Franco is thorough and attentive to detail. He explains in ways to engage and motivate his students. Highly recommend
Savanna Tierney
3 years ago
I trained with Franco for about 4 years. I was completely new to Muay Thai and he made me feel comfortable and safe while I learned the basics. I have always been a runner so contact activities were a change for me- Franco was insanely patient and thorough. It's obvious that he cares about the growth and development of his students and that makes training meaningful. He genuinely wants people to learn the skills and to understand how to apply them. I was able to build a sense of confidence in my technique and a great respect for the sport working with Franco. Muay Thai has a huge place in my heart because of him and I'm so grateful I found him as a trainer! If you are questioning whether Muay Thai is something you might be interested in, I seriously can't think of better coach to get you started!
Andrew Wallace
2 years ago
Favorite Muay Thai gym hands down. I’ve been to lots of different gyms in different cities and Ronin is the best. There’s a solid community, great people, and traditional, Thai style instruction by Franco. He makes the gym accessible for all skill levels and pays attention to the details. There are plenty of positives, but my favorite is that Franco focuses on real techniques that actually work: straight punches, powerful kicks, piercing knees, and efficient clinchwork; no flashy stuff that requires a background in gymnastics and powerlifting to pull off. 100% recommend. Always look forward to training here.
Alex Velasquez
2 years ago
I had tried other Muay Thai spots before but never really felt like I understood what or why I was doing certain moves. Franco has been the first coach who had been thorough and made sure you understood how to complete a movements and it’s more advanced variations later on. Great spot and great coach, could not recommend enough
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed