Martial Arts of Waco
Texas BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA and more for Everyone
Welcome To
Martial Arts of Waco
Welcome to Martial Arts of Waco! Here, we are more than a Waco martial arts academy. You can call us a Waco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, Waco MMA academy, or even a Waco Muay Thai academy. No matter which discipline you fall into, you’ll find a family-friendly community that is determined to help each other grow. And that’s for all our students! Whether it’s those training for weight loss, self-defense, mental health, or our Fight team. You are fully supported through your journey! Come join our Waco, TX martial arts academy and push past your limits!
Sign up for a week of free martial arts classes!
Make sure to take advantage of our special offer! You can sign up for free MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for one week! There is no better way to get started in Waco, TX martial arts training than with a trial period, free of charge!
Who We are at
Martial Arts of Waco
Our School
We at Martial Arts of Waco are a committed, supportive martial arts family. This starts with our team of instructors, many who have earned black belts. Everyone teaching Waco martial arts lessons with us has the student’s best interest at mind. They are accomplished, positive, and outgoing. Their goal is to help each student reach their own goals. That goes for those looking to compete, train for self-defense, or to lose weight. No matter why you train, we have three quotes that define our philosophy:
- “Be hard to kill”
- “Position Before Submission”
- “Control yourself before you control others”
We want to teach you toughness, high-quality technique, and build a focus on the mats. Come receive the best Waco martial arts training possible in a fun environment at Martial Arts of Waco!
History
Darren Turner opened Martial Arts of Waco in 2020, but has been in the Waco martial arts community for years. He started training Wrestling in Waco in 2003 and then started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Waco in 2009. He trained under Carlos Machado and received his Black Belt. Soon after, our academy was born. Darren wanted a clean facility to train at and found so much more. We have doubled in size since opening, now providing more mat space than anyone in the area while becoming one of the largest Texas martial arts facilities. Our journey is just beginning. And as we continue on our path, we will continue to help each and every student as we hope to build competitive teams in every discipline we teach.
Discover the Benefits of Martial Arts of Waco
Here at Martial Arts of Waco, our community is like no other. We aim to create a safe training environment for our students – where mistakes are welcomed and made into learning moments. Growth is guaranteed. It just takes showing up to martial arts class, and instructors are mentors on or off the mats.
We want all our students to feel comfortable training martial arts with us. That’s why we keep everything clean. Whenever you enter our Waco martial arts classes, you’ll find a facility kept in pristine condition.
Women’s self-defense classes is something we are proud to offer. Especially for young women. This is why we have worked with multiple Baylor sororities to provide self-defense training for their students.
We have Wrestling training available for many clubs. High school and college Wrestling clubs and teams – including the Baylor Wrestling Club – train at Martial Arts of Waco. It’s the perfect space for high-end Waco Wrestling training!
With our growth, our Waco martial arts academy has grown as well. We have built the facility to be one of the largest Texas martial arts gyms in the whole state!
Many martial arts academies focus on one or two disciplines and that’s it. That’s not our style. Supported by many experienced coaches we have BJJ classes, MMA classes, Muay Thai classes, and even help with Wrestling training as well as self-defense skill building. We have plenty of options to help you get started.
Our Class Schedule!
Go check out our Waco, TX martial arts class schedule!
We have programs running 7 days a week, with accommodating times for families and students. Take a look and find when to come on in for your training!
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Words from our Community
We pride ourselves on providing a wonderful home for Texas martial arts lessons for anyone interested. No matter your skill level, experience, or age, there is a spot in our family! Interested in hearing more? Then we encourage you to check out what the members of our community have to say about why Martial Arts of Waco is the Texas martial arts academy for you!
“I felt very welcome by everyone there. Got some good rolls and welcoming environment. It felt like I had been training there for years”
“I started my two boys and they love it just because of the environment the coaches provide. I highly recommend joining and bringing your kids here for training as well.”
“Combine world class Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai instruction with a family friendly atmosphere, and you’ll begin to understand the environment at Waco Martial Arts.”
“Martial Arts of Waco has excellent instructors that care about all of their students individually. I have been training there for one year now, and it is one of the best decisions.”
“This place was awesome! 10/10 I recommend this place to anyone. I guarantee you’ll walk away having learned something!”
Sign up for a week of free martial arts classes!
Make sure to take advantage of our special offer! You can sign up for free MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for one week! There is no better way to get started in Waco, TX martial arts training than with a trial period, free of charge!
Contact Us!
We are proud to provide BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA training in Waco. We also welcome all those in China Spring, Hewitt, Woodway, and those interested in martial arts at Baylor University. You can find us between Home Depot and Barnes & Noble on Lake Air Drive!