Bastion Kickboxing
Authentic Kickboxing in Houston
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Martial Arts Training
Welcome to Bastion Kickboxing, a veteran-owned, head-coach-led Kickboxing gym in Houston! Bastion Kickboxing provides real Kickboxing and Muay Thai training for kids, teens, and adults. Beginners are welcome, competition is optional, but purposeful training is not. Every student is taught to practice with attention, sound technique and the seriousness those skills deserve. This is a team-oriented gym where everyone is a valued member. This isn’t a cookie-cutter martial arts franchise where students go through the motions and are just a number. Bastion is for people willing to train, listen, work hard and respect the team.
Our School
We like to have fun while getting to work at Bastion Kickboxing. Our Kickboxing classes are energetic, engaging, and motivating for all our students. Classes are demanding in a positive way, pushing everyone to bring their best to the mat. Competition is optional, but effort in training and sharpening your warrior’s edge is not. And this isn’t just what we expect out of our students—it’s what we do ourselves. Gym owner and head coach Cole Hottle leads from the front, continuously training and improving his game for competition. He is dedicated to changing lives for the better. And that extends beyond just training. We host an annual Nutrition and Health seminar, Ride-to-Rescue for Project Girls Houston, and our Toys for Tots toy drive under stewardship of the Marine Corps. Our mission is to use Kickboxing and our gym to better the community one kick at a time.
History
Cole Hottle opened Bastion in 2020 with a strong passion for martial arts and what it provides. He started training in 1987 in American Kickboxing and continued his growth through 20 years in the U.S. Army, including time in special operations. All of his experience led him to build a gym where he focuses on leadership, accountability, and always leads from the front while teaching true martial arts that isn’t watered down or lazy. He’s worked to provide the Houston community with an elite best place for training, including moving to a nicer, larger space in the fall of 2026. With our new move, the gym has continued to expand, staying true to our teaching methods while competing in more Kickboxing and Muay Thai competitions as a team. Bastion Kickboxing will always be a gym where students can find a family-like culture, work as hard as they can, have fun, and understand the true meaning of training martial arts.
Book a 7-Day Trial!
New students ages 7 and older can experience one week of coached training for $35.00.
Choose the kids & Teens trial or Adult Trial to begin.
All classes are taught in English, and translation services are not available.
Our Training Pillars
Everything we do at Bastion Kickboxing is focused on creating a space where students are pushed to work hard and improve.. We’ve built an enthusiastic culture where students are expected to live up to standards and help their peers. Learn more about our approach to training below!
Students develop technical striking, footwork, defensive awareness, and controlled application that can support competition, personal confidence, and practical self-defense.
When you train in one of our Kickboxing classes, you’ll see real results. The growth you or your children show through preparation and measurable progress. Students develop and earn their confidence and use it to drive to keep improving.
Bastion Kickboxing is a true team built on shared work and accountability. Through partner-based training, students can contribute to and rely on their fellow students to help them try their best and reach their full potential.
We don’t just go through the motions in class. Fitness at Bastion Kickboxing comes from learning and practicing a genuine combat sport, not from a generic “cardio” class.
Our Gym Schedule!
View our current class schedule and find the appropriate
training time for kids, teens and adults.
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Words from Our Community
Bastion Kickboxing has offered a great experience for many members of the Houston community. Parents, kids, competitors, and hobbyists have all seen results on and off the mat. And don’t just take our word for it. Check out our testimonials for stories about how the gym has changed lives and helped students become their best selves!
“We highly recommend Bastion Martial Arts to anyone looking for top-notch martial arts training in a friendly and motivating environment.”
“This is an amazing gym! The coach is by far one of the best people I have been around!”
“If you’re in search of a program that elevates your child’s activity levels, fosters discipline, and teaches self-defense, this establishment is the perfect choice. “
Book a 7-Day Trial!
New students ages 7 and older can experience one week of coached training for $35.00.
Choose the kids & Teens trial or Adult Trial to begin.
All classes are taught in English, and translation services are not available.
Contact Us!
Have a question about training at Bastion? Call, send us a message or visit our gym at FM 529 and Queenston Boulevard. We serve students and families throughout Copperfield, Cypress and Northwest Houston.