Junkyard Fitness and Fighting Arts in
Montgomery (TX)

This place is incredible! It's like one big giant family. There is no judgment, just people pushing each other and trying to grow. Our boys have been going the last few months, and we have watched their confidence soar, they have learned so much, and have made such incredible friends. They genuinely enjoy going and often ask to stay for both classes. There's even equipment for you to work out on when you're waiting for the kids to finish. The coaches are incredible, take safety seriously, and push everyone to be the best version of themselves. I have no doubt that if needed, my kids can defend and protect themselves. I could legit go on forever about this place! If you're on the fence for yourself or your kids, just try it out!! Thanks Junkyard for taking us in!

Elite instruction for all skill levels. The level of coaching here is world-class. The instructors don't just show you a move and walk away; they break down the mechanics and the 'why' behind every transition and strike. the attention to detail is incredible. I’ve seen so much progress in my boys in the past few months from proficency in thier skills, and the confidence they are building. Absoluty love this gym.

This place is top notch!! Coaches are incredible! The community they are building is like nothing else. The owners love Jesus and it shows in the way care for others❤️ And I mean care about the whole person. When my son started here he was really struggling, fast forward 3 months and this is the most confident, happy he has ever been?? MORE than a gym!

Super knowledgeable instructors! If you want to learn good ground work, and striking go here right now. And probably one of the best deals.

Junkyard is an amazing place to train for kids and adults. They focus on real techniques that work for grappling and striking. Junkyard is also a great place to develop athleticism for other sports or fitness for healthier living.

Our family is so grateful we found this gym! When my son first started, we were a little intimidated because none of us had any experience with MMA. From day one, the coaches and kids made him feel welcome and supported. His confidence has grown so much, not just in his skills but in himself, and that has been great to see! Because of his great experience, I decided to join the adult classes too. As a 40-year-old mom with zero fighting background, I was nervous at first — but the coaches have been incredibly supportive, meeting me where I’m at and helping me build confidence step by step. The other adults are just as encouraging, always willing to share advice and guidance to help me improve. What stands out most is the culture here — everyone truly treats you like family. It’s the most positive, welcoming, and fun workout environment I’ve ever been part of. I never once felt like I didn’t belong. This has quickly become my favorite place to train, and I can’t recommend it enough for kids and adults.

This gym has changed me as a person completely. I’ve never felt at home until I walked in. I’ve learned to never give up and to keep pushing, no matter how hard days get. This gym lets you see the confident and bold side you would never think you had. It helps you build resilience and pushes you to be the best you that you can be. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

Our child has been attending classes for 2 years at Junkyard Fitness MMA. This is the only true MMA gym in the Conroe Montgomery area. It's very clean, well run, and Brandon is an excellent coach; he is great with the kids, cultivating respect and discipline in order to build confidence and skill, which is so important for kids in school and in life. We have heard mentioned at tournaments that Brandon is the best MMA coach in this area, and we can see why; he has certainly earned that title.

My parents have been taking me here for two years, and I’ve learned so much! Coach Brandon teaches self defense, confidence, and respect for others. This gym is clean, and well-maintained. I highly recommend this gym.

I genuinely love coming to this gym. I am a big girl and very out of shape, haven't done physical activities for nearly 20 years. My goal in coming here is to increase my stamina, strength and muscle mass. Losing inches and weight is a happy by product. With the gym being open 6 days a week, I am able to go as often or as little as I want with my monthly membership. They have kids and adults classes which is great as both of my kids attend classes as well. With into adult classes twice a night, I get pushed and hard! I hate it at the time, cause it is a killer. But in the last three months, it is slowly getting easier. I am succeeding. This gym is going to push you. You will work hard. But you will have results. You will get the training you're paying for for sure. This is the place to be, all year long!!! You are also going to build lifelong friendships here.

This gym is an incredible experience. You'll find what you need - no matter what your fitness or fighting level currently is. - If you are walking in day 1 looking to get fit this place is legit. - If you're looking to learn self defense this is the place. - If you want to learn a fighting art, this is the place. - If you love to spar, this is a safe healthy place to do so. - If you want to compete, Brandon will get you there. - If you are over a decade into fighting (me) and want to continue to train, learn, stretch, stay strong - this is your jam. Coach Brandon is a legitimately talented multi-art expert and stand up guy who is a joy to be around. Get off the couch, just challenge yourself to try it out, and I bet you'll experience a warm fun place to get better at whatever you want to improve upon.

I just made my 90 days of work out! Even though I'm really just getting started I feel so much better, I'm stronger, have more clarity, and better balance. Coach Brandon and his team work with you everyday to ensure your getting a great workout with a balance of mobility training. Great gym don't be scared to try.

My parents and I LOVE going to this gym! All of the trainers, coaches, and members have been nothing but supportive and push us every time we go in to a class. My personal experience has been awesome- I joined less to lose weight and more to build confidence, strength, and stamina and I feel like I’ve improved a lot since joining a few months ago. Sometimes work gets in the way but the days I do go, it’s always a phenomenal workout, different every time, and it’s never boring. Whether it’s kickboxing, strength training, or self defense, they’ve got you covered. Even a couple days ago, the workout they did for me challenged muscles I forgot I had and I have to recover a little but I’ll be sure to keep going back every single time I get a chance to. 10/10 recommend!!

Took Brandon's self defense class today. This is not just an every day self defense class. We 1st had an extensive tutorial. Made you think outside the box. Then it was hands on. He had enough staff there to help with bags and pads. Taught us the proper way to hit and kick. And more. You go away with enough knowledge to protect yourself. Bring your sons and daughters. They will gain confidence and self esteem.

It was my son that first noticed Junkyard and he asked me for six months if he could try it out. I was skeptical, I was not sure I wanted my son to learn to fight and/or be violent. After his persistence, we gave it a try and my son was hooked and my first fear of what this was could not have been further from the truth. Junkyard has not taught my son to fight, it has taught him hard work, discipline and given him a confidence that overrides ego and fear. It has given him focus, purpose and the desire to be strong and healthy. He is a Junkyard Dog, part of a team that is largely an individual sport. My son is so strong in his conviction of what he has learned in the last year that he works hard to recruit kids at school and church, he knows that the programs, classes, and team at Junkyard make you a better person and he wants that for everyone. He is there at least 3-4 days a week for 2-3 hours at a time. It is his second home. Coach Brandon is so passionate and hardworking. He believes in every ounce of what he is doing and sacrifices to pour himself into the gym and every person that walks into it. I am grateful to have him as mentor in my son’s life, along with Matt and Chad! The memberships and classes are so affordable, and they have something for every age and stage. You can try it out for free and I hope you will, because you will sign up and become a part of something great!!

This place is a life changer. The coaches are patient and know their craft. Any age or stage of life, Junkyard Fitness is where you need to be. I am doing things I never dreamed physically possible at my age. I walk out of every class exhausted yet amazed at what I have accomplished. I have always had a membership to the typical "big box store" gyms, doing the same thing and expecting different results. Definition of insanity, right?!?!? Step out of your comfort zone and give this a try! Thank you Brandon W Crick and Chad Henman!!!

If I knew that learning to fight would bring this much to the mind, body and spirit, I would have started long before now!! I’m in my 50’s and have never felt so good about myself. Confident. Empowered. Strong. Physical , emotionally and spiritually. Thank you coach Brandon for pushing me and encouraging me to be the best that I can be!!!

I took a self defense class with some friends at Junkyard Fitness and Fighting Arts. Brandon is very experienced in what he does and I learned a lot. It was overall a skilled and welcoming environment. Thank you for having us!

I’ve been training at Junkyard for over a year and a half and cannot say enough good things about my experience. If you are a fight fan, you will learn so much about the sport. It is also an excellent and fun way to improve your fitness. One of the great things about Junkyard is you will learn and improve no matter your experience level or age. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable and is a great coach. I highly recommend!

I go to the morning kickboxing class. This isn't your standard "cardio kickboxing" class. Coach Brandon does an excellent job of creating a practical kickboxing program that has not only helped me get/maintain fitness but also helps me feel more confident in my ability to defend myself. I don't ever plan on getting in a fight in the ring or in real life, but like Brandon says, it's better to be prepared both physically and mentally if you do ever find yourself in that situation. I also really appreciate the variety of work we do - never the same thing twice, but we're always building on the basics.

I wasn't sure what my kids were going to think when I took them to this free trial kids MMA class at @junkyard.fit.fight but look at those smiles! They ALL loved it! It's such a great sport, too. With MMA they're not just learning martial arts, they're gaining skills in foundational fitness, coordination, strength, and endurance. I've never been more delighted to watch my kids beat up on each other ?. The girls just giggled the whole time. They were begging me to sign up for classes before they even got their shoes back on. Junkyard Fitness is not just for kids. It's something the whole family can participate in. They have morning and evening adult classes as well. Coach Brandon has been coaching since 1998 and you can tell its his passion. He was fantastic with the kids. I was also impressed with how bright and clean the facility was.

I recommend this place for everyone of every size, age, gender, fitness level, and skill level! My biggest concern in the whole world was that I was gonna feel weird not knowing anything about boxing coming into a class as a newbie, but Brandon and every single person I’ve met there has made me feel LOVED and CAPABLE and STRONG! I’ve watched Brandon breakdown skill levels for multiple people in a single class so EVERYONE gets exactly what they need and feels included and equally important. And-WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WORKOUT EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!! I leave drenched in sweat every time and with a smile on my face, I never thought I’d have so much fun working out. Friendships and life skills that have helped me with my ptsd, anxiety, depression and self confidence issues, best thing I ever did for myself. ♥️♥️♥️

Best experience I’ve had so far! I’ve trained at other gyms in the past, but what makes this one different is that Brandon is really good at breaking things down to where even a 3rd grader could understand the movements. I get confident day by day to the point where I’m sure I will be competing soon. Highly recommend this gym to lose weight and especially if you want to learn self defense/compete/ or even have a great workout.

Coach Brandon Crick is amazing! I have coached wrestlers for over 20 years. Brandon and I teamed up to coach grappling for MMA / Self-Defense. In the entirety of my coaching career, I have never come across a better coach. His standards are high. He's going to ask you to push yourself so that you can learn, for yourself, exactly what you're made of. No coach, who has any integrity, should ever ask less of you.

Brandon is an amazing instructor and person. His heart is in each moment of what he is doing and teaching!! I highly recommend EVERYONE give him a try for anything from beginner to advanced to special circumstances to staying on top of your game physically, emotionally and mentally. Mothers, children, teenagers, LEO'S, military, disabled, and the list goes on. There is nothing Brandon cannot teach to someone to help them stay safe, gain confidence, get an edge on personal safety. Brandon is a wealth of information. It's nice that someone finally got a facility like this on this side if town!!

My son and I have been with Coach Crick for about 5 months before his new location was fully open. I have been thoroughly impressed by not only his knowledge and teaching style but the practicality of everything he teaches. It's real world methods. It's not the typical choreographed stuff you'd see in a karate or belt oriented gym. It's gritty real world stuff. He changes things up, revisits older things , and makes sure you learn the techniques and haven't forgotten earlier lessons. A good blend of tuff and controlled. I've watched my son gain confidence and endurance since beginning. I am thrilled he was able to open his doors at the new gym. I highly recommend Coach Crick.

Junkyard Fitness and Fighting is an amazing place to go to not only improve your overall fitness but to also gain the confidence of self defense. Brandon has been a life long martial artist and has been training fighters of all levels for over ten years. He is highly knowledgeable in many forms of fighting. Whether it be Catch Wrestling, Dutch Kickboxing or Weapons Fighting, Brandon is the guy you're looking for.