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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Since 2007, we’ve been dedicated to changing lives through martial arts, education, and coaching. We provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere for students and families in Carrollton, The Colony, Frisco, Plano, and Lewisville. We offer dynamic martial arts programs for both kids and adults. Our training paths are designed to cater to all experience levels, ensuring everyone can find their ideal fit.
Striking Path: Begin with boxing fundamentals to build a strong foundation. As you progress, we integrate kickboxing and Muay Thai, enhancing your striking skills, agility, and fitness. Our expert instructors ensure you advance at your own pace, mastering each level before moving on.
Grappling Path: Start with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to learn essential ground techniques. As you develop, we incorporate wrestling, judo, and sanda, offering a comprehensive grappling education. Our curriculum builds progressively, catering to beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
MMA Path: Combine the best of striking and grappling for a complete mixed martial arts experience. Seamlessly integrate techniques from boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, judo, and sanda. This path prepares you for real-life self-defense situations or competitive fighting, offering a well-rounded martial arts education.
Our structured programs provide realistic, practical self-defense skills and are tailored to help you achieve peak fitness. With expert instructors and a supportive community, you’ll gain confidence, discipline, and the ability to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join us and embark on a transformative journey to achieve greatness and live your best life!
Guided Training
Receive personalized guidance from experienced trainers to help you reach your fitness and martial arts goals effectively and safely.
Specialized Training
Tailored training programs focused on specific skills and goals, designed to enhance your strengths and target areas for improvement.
Meet Our Owner
Professor Marcus Hicks
At the heart of Hicks MMA is Professor Marcus Hicks, whose personal journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a single dad, Marcus wanted to ensure his daughter could defend herself. He knew that no one could teach her better than he could, so he dove headfirst into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. What started as a father’s determination to protect his daughter quickly turned into a lifelong passion.
Marcus didn’t stop at BJJ. He earned his 4th degree black belt and expanded his horizons by diving into the world of boxing. Under the mentorship of his boxing coach, John Lawson from Colony Boxing, Marcus’s skills soared. Together, they took on the big leagues, traveling all the way to Madison Square Garden, where Marcus delivered a stunning victory against the hometown favorite.
His journey didn’t end there. Marcus also trained in Muay Thai for nearly a decade. His MMA career reached its peak when he fought for the world title at 155lbs in the WEC, solidifying his status as a top-tier martial artist.
Today, Professor Marcus Hicks leads Hicks MMA with the same passion and dedication that sparked his journey. He’s committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment where every member can achieve their personal best, both on and off the mat. At Hicks MMA, you’re not just joining a gym—you’re becoming part of a story of resilience, growth, and community.
Professor Marcus Hicks
TESTIMONIALS
Success Stories
My 6-year-old son has been training BJJ and boxing at Hicks MMA for a year now. We have seen an astronomical increase in his self-confidence that began within a month of training. He is much more respectful of others, and his overall attitude has drastically improved. Coach Gavin and Coach Hicks are simply amazing with the kids! Their instruction is much more than just martial arts; they make our kids better human beings, and we have been treated like family since day one. If you’re looking for a gym for yourself or your child to train in martial arts, look no further than Hicks MMA. The culture, cleanliness, inclusiveness, and knowledge of the sport is absolutely top-tier.
I have been training in boxing at Hicks for 11 months and just love this school! Coach and his staff work to help you advance in your skills and truly care about each student. The training also challenges you to improve your cardio and strength training. I definitely recommend starting your training here if you are wanting some boxing skills or just an amazing workout.
We couldn’t have chosen a BETTER place for our 6-year-old. Everyone in there welcomes you in as a family! You are greeted every day by everyone; the environment is absolutely amazing! Our son looks forward to going to class every day without missing and wants to be there extra early! Within a month, we saw a change in our son, more disciplined, focused, and very respectful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I have been attending this gym for a little over a month now and cannot be more happy with the progress I’ve made. As an adult with zero MMA experience and a not very active lifestyle prior, I was intimidated to begin a new skill and put myself out there. However, the staff and all coaches are very welcoming, helpful and always try to be fair. I’ve enjoyed both the boxing and jiu-jitsu classes I’ve taken here and am honestly surprised with how accommodating everyone is, even your own classmates! The environment is open, and I have not felt out of place since I started. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to build a new skill or even learn self-defense. You will probably surprise yourself. I know I did!
We love Hicks, our son just turned 5 and has been taking classes for a year now. Coach Gavin has an incredible amount of patience and has given our son great leadership advice that has transpired in his everyday life. Being around like-minded parents that want nothing more than to see their children succeed is a definite plus. Coach Hicks has provided a great space for any child to thrive and build not only technical skills but a strong foundation. Couldn’t recommend Hicks MMA more, truly!
