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Octagon MMA Dallas

Octagon MMA Dallas

124 Leslie St, Dallas, TX 75207, Dallas, Texas

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Self-Defense
MMA
Muay Thai
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Seniors
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Knowledgeable, skilled, and patient trainers
  • Clean, well-maintained and modern facility
  • Full locker rooms with showers and towels
  • Wide variety of programs and class times
  • Welcoming, diverse, and respectful community
  • High-level instruction from world-class competitors
  • Strong sense of camaraderie and support
  • Personal attention through private lessons

Considerations

  • Hostile or unprofessional management reported in one incident
  • Low supervision and overly hard sparring in some Muay Thai sessions
  • No enforcement of 16 oz gloves leading to safety concerns

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

48

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

2

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Excellent

"I've been going for like 6 months now! And I love it"

- Jacob Tam

via Google

5/1/2025

Excellent

"Awesome place to train, great coach, great gym, great environment!"

- Brian Rosatelli

via Google

4/23/2025

Excellent

"Always a great training session at here Octagon. Coaches are top tier and will definitely be returning."

- marck vargas

via Google

4/19/2025

4.9

(103 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 5AM-8PM
  • Tuesday: 5AM-8PM
  • Wednesday: 5AM-8PM
  • Thursday: 5AM-8PM
  • Friday: 5AM-7PM
  • Saturday: 8AM-12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

R

Rafael Lang

Professor, Head Professor

24 years experience

Highly accomplished black belt with competitive success at Pan Ams, Worlds, and Fight to Win; world champion instructor.

Certifications:

  • 3rd-degree Black Belt
N

Neil Melanson

Coach

Renowned grappling coach who has worked extensively with UFC fighters.

O

Octavio Couto

Professor

20 years experience

Fourth-degree black belt with over 20 years of global teaching experience.

Certifications:

  • 4th-degree Black Belt
R

Ryan Benoit

Coach, UFC Fighter

UFC fighter and Muay Thai coach, delivering clear instruction and professional classes.

Location

Amenities

  • Daily sanitization
  • Full-size MMA Cage
  • Locker Rooms
  • Mats
  • Quality equipment
  • Showers
  • Towels