I started BJJ in January, so I'm pretty new to all of this. What made my experience so special from…read morethe beginning was Professor Ulpiano. He always had a smile, always greeted me warmly, and from day one, I genuinely felt like I belonged. The tagline is "jiu-jitsu for everyone," and he truly lived that out. Sadly, he has passed, and I wanted to leave something here as a testament to who he was as a professor. His passion and dedication always showed. He once said, "The best professor is a professor that's happy to be there," and you felt that every single time he taught. If you're thinking about trying something new or stepping outside your comfort zone, I really do recommend this place. Professor Ulpiano made it more than a gym. He made it a community.

This is their new location in River Oaks. The most upscale Jiujitsu school I have been to. I met…read moreProfessor Ulpiano 5 years ago when I moved to Houston and started training at their Westchase location. I am now splitting my time between both schools. Professor Ulpiano is of the utmost professional and an amazing instructor. They offer many classes for those of you with a busy schedule. Come in and ask for him for a free session. He is the best.

Started 2025 as a New Year's resolution and here we are 2026 still going strong. Coaching is great…read moreall by experienced fighters. The have a wealth of knowledge and good partners once you get to know the team couldn't be happier to call this my gym.

I can't say enough good things about Heritage. I was instantly amazed by the way the way things…read morewere operating the second I walked in. No mistake though because it's ran by Michael Corley. The instructors at Heritage Muay Thai are carefully selected and trained to provide high-quality instruction and it 100% shows. At EVERY level as well. Each coach practices what they preach and care even more when you put in the effort. You can also learn from members that go there as well, but that's just an example of the environment there is(great). I could go on and on but my best advice is to just go if you want to not only get the highest quality/level training in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, BJJ, or MMA but you'll unlock your potential in other aspects in life as well.

Pretty shady experience. Called to request price and schedule and referred me to website. Checked…read moreon website and pricing and was not there. Called to inquire again and asked me to fill out the website form to send me pricing. The rest, you can read... Shady stuff! Not bringing my child here, so sorry.

A great place to learn traditional ju jitsu. They also offer cardio and conditioning classes that…read morehas helped me drop weight and regain confidence.

I had an incredible experience at their Memorial Location! Specifically, the open layout and…read morequantity/variety of equipments (heavy bags, pads, etc) created an inclusive and comprehensive training experience. However, the most impressive aspect were the people. Everyone from the desk staff to trainers were always kind and welcoming and the gym itself had a friendly atmosphere that also encouraged challenging yourself! I highly recommend this gym!

This happened a couple years ago, so I can't speak to how things are handled there now. But I had a…read morenegative experience trying to contact the Westchase flagship location about a serious concern connected to my experience at another affiliated location. The concern involved safety, conduct, and how issues involving staff or members were being handled. I made four separate calls to four different people, was unable to get a hold of anyone, left my callback information, and explained generally that I was trying to raise a serious concern that I believed warranted awareness or oversight. I did not receive a callback or meaningful follow-up. I am not reviewing any one person individually. My concern is that I attempted to raise a serious issue through multiple channels connected to the flagship location and was met with silence. With time, what stands out to me most is not only the original situation, but the lack of meaningful follow-up when I tried to raise it through what I understood to be appropriate channels. That kind of non-response leaves things unresolved. It also leaves the person who raised the concern carrying the consequences alone. In a martial arts environment, especially one involving physical training and close contact, trust and safety depend not only on what happens on the mat, but also on whether concerns can be raised and handled responsibly. From my experience at the time, I did not feel there was a reliable process for escalation, accountability, or member support.

I've been wanting to do boxing for the longest time, but due to finances and hesitation, I put it…read moreoff until this year. I first tried out a different gym, but I did not like the atmosphere of the gym. I called Elite MMA and scheduled a free trial and it was a great experience. For anyone who is hesitant about getting into MMA, please sign up for a free trial and come to the classes. Everyone here from the staff to the members are nice and helpful, they will work with you to get you better. At first, I only wanted to do kickboxing, but I've falling in love with BJJ after trying it. The great thing about Elite is they offer many different classes throughout the week so you can fit them in your schedule. Come on by, Elite is welcoming gym, and egos are left at the door. We are all here to help each other. FYI, I've been training here for 4 months.

Honestly it was supposed to be my first visit today.... And to be honest was excited to add to my…read morecurrent routine. The reception lady was super nice and gave good info but the gym itself just sucks to be honest. I scheduled my first class today at 5:30 am. In my head, class should start at 5:30 am. Issue number one was when I booked it I was told I would get a confirmation text about my visit. Nothing! I checked my email. Nothing! So I still show up. She said be there 5-10 mins early I get that at 5:22 am. The whole gym is closed and no one there. I wait a bit because I used to work at a gym and I know sometimes people can be late. Guess what?! A white car pulls up. I'm like cool another student. Nope! Some white man who looked like he just got out of bed and gets out of his car. Does he greet me? Does he say he give me a moment let me get the gym set up? Nope! Just looks pissed off he's up super early and looks miserable and looks like he just rolled out of bed. Honestly I waited another 4-5 mins seeing if he would kind of get out of hiding. Nope just never saw him again. Saw the gym lights on. Didn't even see him unlock the door. Went missing for quite sometime. So I just left. This was supposed to be my first class visit and it completely was not what I was expecting. I'm pretty active already. Today I was going to rest more after slowly getting over something I caught from Labor Day weekend and was excited to try something to as a workout. But this place really is a disappointment.

I started attending the functional fitness, and then cardio kickboxing, classes around Summer 2023…read moreto help recover from a couple postpartum injuries. Fast forward 6+ months and I honestly think that I'm in the best shape of my life...or at least since high school. I recently turned 40 and because of my workouts at Urban Jungle I have no mobility issues; the creakyness I was starting to get is gone! I can easily play on the floor with my kids and sprint after them. On my 40th birthday I was also able to do 40 pushups, I huge accomplishment for me, and 100% attributable to the urban jungle workouts. This is a great spot and I highly recommend the the functional fitness and cardio kick box classes. They'll work you hard :)

I did a class with We Sweat in Pink and was so impressed. The instructors at Urban Jungle are…read morepatient, kind and understanding. They taught lessons for the mat and real life while empowering all women. Recommend 10/10.

Coaches are amazing. They made me feel welcome and their training style was not intimidating…read more My first year boxing and I lost 32lbs on my 5'6 frame and I feel great. Highly recommend this as a first step to getting fit!

Spar has been the best experience I have had that incorporates boxing/strength/endurance/stamina…read more I have tried many other boxing gyms and they seem to focus more on power rather than technique. They actually teach real sparring with all the punches/slips/rolls. Their classing will definitely push you to your limits. I have been coming here for a little over 3 months and I look forward to these workouts. Normally I have no energy after work, but within a few minutes my mind is totally off of my energy and trying to complete the task at hand. Definitely recommend this place.

I came to Slava Boxing in late July for what was the women's boxing class from 5-6PM. It was fairly…read morenew, not many women were in the class. By, September I was the only woman in this time slot. In October, I was asked how I felt about them turning the class to male/female.. I had no problem. I was enjoying my classes with trainer Sergio even though the class lacked new attendees. As the holidays rolled around, I informed Sergio I would most likely not be attending until after New Years. Today is 1/8/19. After New Years, I come back to Slava and I am told Sergio is no longer an instructor and I will be in Jesse's class. Knowing the age of Sergio and being in college, I was not deterred by someone new. I quickly learned why I was later told to take the class before paying. The new instructor for their 5-6PM classes is garbage. I didn't even complete the hour because within the first half hour he told me to "practice on the bags" with no instruction. In fact he sat down on the mat looking at his phone while I spent ROUNDS of warming up. Keep in mind this is a instructed class and I was just doing something I can do by myself at a regular gym and pay less for. When I finally got fed up that the new instructor was just letting time pass, I walked over to the gym owner and asked what am I doing in this class, his new instructor was not interacting with me, he's not instructing. I was told "What do you expect?" and I had to TELL HIM "Well, it's a class! I expect interaction and to be taught something like the previous teacher did." He told me "It's your decision to pay to be here." and "You don't have to be part of this gym." With that response, I decided to no longer pay to be here. Slava boxing does not value it's members. The owner is unprofessional and rude. And for the record, during this conversation he was SMOKING! All the previous reviews are right, for owning a gym it's astounding he finds it okay to smoke inside of it. As I once enjoyed being part of this gym, I quickly learned the owner does not value the members of his gym. Previous reviews are telling and you should spend your money elsewhere.

Been coming here twice or three times a week for almost 2 years, first for the 6 Week Fundamentals…read moreclass, and then for White Collar Boxing. Prior to that, I had a SERIOUS health scare brought on by a stressful work lifestyle and terrible personal health habits. At any rate, since I discovered Slava, the workout here has helped me drop about 50 lbs, greatly improved my stamina, my strength, my mental confidence, mood, and just general well being! This place is a great old-school boxing gym and environment. No frills, no pressure, just solid technique and instruction. Highly recommended - great place, great people, and a desire to help you succeed in your goals!