Mixed Martial Arts in Houston

Mixed Martial Arts Houston

Mixed Martial Arts 30 Day Free Trial

First, we just want to say "Thank You" for taking the time to visit us here at Team Tooke.

Mixed martial Arts is growing at an unstoppable rate. Fighters are faster, stronger and more technical than ever. Here at Team Tooke we are dedicated to building top notch athletes and champion fighters. That's why fighters from the UFC, Pride, Bodog and many other elite organizations have come to train with us. Hear what UFC and Pride fighting veteran Yves Edwards has to say about trainng at Team Tooke at the bottom of the page.

If you want to become an MMA champion, you have come to the right place. We offer a no-nonsense, hands on approach to Mixed Martial Arts by combining the best of both worlds. I'm talking about striking and grappling. Which, bottom line, if you can't fight standing up and on the ground, then you can't really fight effectively. Our striking class is a far cry from traditional kickboxing programs because we incorporate realistic, effective Muay Thai kickboxing with proven self defense tactics. In addition, we offer the finest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program you will find anywhere in Texas consisting of classes with and without the gi (uniform). And if that wasn't enough our Judo program is second to none and will complement any fighters game.

Andrew Craig 4-0, MMA Debut

Choose your academy wisely

Be careful. There are several "Mixed Martial Arts" schools out there that claim to train MMA fighters, but they're really just commercialized Martial Arts schools with a so-called grappling program. With the rise in popularity of MMA, these "McDojo's" are popping up all over the place. Make sure you don't end up training with someone who is not qualified to give the kind of training you deserve.

All of our instructors will give you personal attention and spend the class actively teaching and helping you to become your best. We want to see you succeed and will be there to make sure to have the best experience possible.

Jace Pitre, 3-1 MMA

Do I need to be a fighter to train in Mixed Martial Arts?

Not everyone wants to be an MMA Fighter. We know that many of you may want to train like a fighter without actually getting into the cage. There are endless reasons why you may want to train that have nothing to do with competing and we understand completely. You may want to develop phenomenal physical fitness, learn how to realistically defend yourself, experience the atmosphere of trainnig like a pro. At Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts you don’t have to become a fighter to enjoy the benefits of training like one.

Travis & Yves Edwards with American Top Team

Workout With A Purpose

Tired of going to the gym? Sick of the same routine? Most exercise programs are fun at first but soon get stale because they are, simply put, dull. I can guarantee you will never get bored with our workouts and classes because they are never the same. You are always learning new skills and techniques while still focusing on your core, fundamental basics. You can get in the best shape of your life while also improving your skill as a martial artist. Try finding the same motivation on any treadmill or elyptical machine.

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Qualified Instructor Grappling-Our grappling instructor is Gracie Barra Black Belt Travis Tooke. Professor Travis has been training for over 11 years in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and received his black belt while training in Brazil under the legendary Carlos Gracie Jr. Coach Travis has also coached and trained with some of the top grapplers and MMA fighters in the world and is considered one of the most technical instructors inTexas. Coach Travis has trained with and helped coach some of the biggest names in the fighting game including, UFC, Pride and Elite XC veteran Yves Edwards, UFC fighter Tim Creuder and WEC and Dream FC veteran, Todd Moore.	Unqualified Instructor With the rising popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, many Karate and Tae Kwon Do instructors are trying to jump on the bandwagon by claiming to offer MMA programs. DON’T BE FOOLED! Just because and instructor has a background in “Martial Arts” does not mean he/she can teach “Mixed Martial Arts”. With our 30 day free trial you will have no doubt that we are the real deal when it comes to legitimate Mixed Martial Arts training.
High Level Takedowns Our Diamondback Judo program houses some of the top Judo practitioners in the world including several National and International champions. We are also one of the only academies around with a scheduled wrestling program.	Weak Takedowns Most academies have instructors with little to no takedown/throwing experience to speak of. As a result many teachers will simple avoid teaching this very important part of the game or they will teach poor technique which leads to injuries.
Great Training Facility New students are usually surprised when they walk into our academy and find a clean, spacious training facility. Since so many high level fighters and grapplers train here many people assume we have a sweaty, dirty, hole in the wall academy. The truth is we train in a 5500 sq. ft. building with 3000 sq. ft. of mat space which is kept clean and sanitized for everyone’s safety. We also have an 18ft Octagon for those who really want to train like the pros.	Small and Dirty Training Facility Unfortunately, many MMA academies are run out of a space that is much too small to conduct a class full of students. And, with many instructors working only part time, sometimes mats don’t get cleaned increasing the risk of skin diseases such as staff, ringworm.
Beginners Program Striking-Our striking class incorporates fundamental movements and techniques and advances with each student’s progress. We take you through the fundamentals and build on those techniques as you progress. Also, the first 15 minutes of class is dedicated entirely to the beginner student and all new students receive plenty of hands on instruction. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu-Our grappling class for beginner students is a 10 week curriculum designed specifically for the beginner level student. We work more advanced techniques toward the end of each class and we also have advanced level classes for our higher level students. Regardless of your skill level, we have a program suited to take you straight toward achieving your goals.	Everyone Mixed Together Good luck finding an academy with a structured beginners program of any kind. Nearly all MMA academies out there just throw you in the mix and it’s up to you to figure things out. This method not only slows your learning curve but is very unsafe as well. The problem is that most MMA academies are either watered down so the classes are not realistic or they are so hard core that only high level athletes can participate. Neither way will get you to your goals.
30 Day Free Trial We are one of the only academies in Texas to offer a risk free, 30 day trial of all of our programs including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Judo. We also offer a free goal analysis so we can make sure we find the program that is absolutely best for you. With this, no obligation trial, you will be able to find the program that is right for you and we will answer all of your questions and concerns to ensure that you are making the best decision possible.	2 Free Classes (if your lucky) The majority of all MMA academies offer 1 to 2 free classes before they either make you pay or make you leave. You should be given the time to find the right academy for you and have all your questions and concerns answered.

"For a long time I thought Jiu-jitsu was something that I didn't really need to focus on for my MMA career. I had fought several good BJJ black belts in my fights and because they couldn't submit me I felt my ground game was good enough. That was before I met Travis Tooke. His style of teaching and training has opened my eyes to the effectiveness of BJJ in mixed martial arts. His approach is very different than most Jiu-jitsu instructors because he focuses on everyone's individual goals. He trains my grappling specifically for MMA. My ground game as well as my confidence on the ground has improved more over the last 2 years than in all years prior thanks to Team Tooke".

Yves Edwards
UFC Veteran
Pride Fighting Veteran

Yves Edwards

Photo courtesy of Tomer Litvin

Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts
5211 Kleinbrook Dr
Houston, Texas 77066
281-444-8081
Houston Mixed Martial Arts

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