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Fighteria Academy offers diverse martial arts & fitness classes for all ages. Join us today for a free trial!
We heard good things about Fighteria and have been curious for years. Now we wish we would've stopped in sooner! Upon walking in, we were greeted by a super-friendly team who made us feel welcome and excited about starting a new adventure. The classes are encouraging to new students and our children were immediately excited about fitness and growing in the martial arts.
This place is awesome! All the staff are super friendly and really make you feel right at home! This gym is very family oriented which I like! My sons will be attending this gym when they get old enough! If you haven’t already do yourselves a favor and come try this gym out! Why wouldn’t you? You get two free sessions!
The gym is as awesome as the coaches. The staff is very friendly and really put in the work. The whole place is super welcoming of new members. I can’t think of a negative thing to say! Highly recommend for anyone looking into training.
I had such a great experience training at this gym! The atmosphere was really positive and welcoming- everyone was super friendly, and I felt comfortable right away. Rosie was especially sweet and made me feel like part of the crew from the moment I walked in. You can tell the people here care about building a strong, supportive community. Highly recommend for anyone looking to train in a good environment with good people!
Posted 1 year ago
Austin Joy
My nephew and I were invited to participate in some BJJ classes to experience the gym for the first time. We were very impressed with the staff and other members of the Fighteria family. I felt very welcomed by everyone, even when I was laid flat out on the mat from exhaustion! There was never any judgment as it was my first time and had no prior experience in this setting. My nephew fell in love instantly and will be a full time participant soon.
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Posted 1 year ago
Apollina Baker
This place is an absolute Godsend. I have been homeschooling for two years and while we love it so much, the hardest thing for me has been not having any time for myself to exercise. When I learned about Fighteria, I was thrilled. My kids are now doing kickboxing and BJJ during the day while I do the strength and conditioning class and it brings me such joy to get to watch my kids grow and develop while I get back in shape! The cherry on top is that EVERYONE at Fighteria is so kind and welcoming. It is easy to become assimilated. Their motto is, "We are ONE team, We are ONE family, we are FIGHTERIA!" It feels good to have found a home here! I am so grateful.
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Posted 1 year ago
Summer Britt
We signed our son up for the tots class after he tried a class and absolutely loved it! The entire staff is amazing and the class is well organized and fun for the kids while building skills.
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Posted 1 year ago
Darcy Organ
I recently enrolled my 3 year old at Fighteria, and it has been an amazing experience!. The class structure is engaging, with lots of games and activities that keep the little ones excited to learn and participate.
Coach Pony is patient, kind, and always makes sure each child feels comfortable and included. My son came home excited to show off the new moves he’s learned and eager for the next class.
I highly recommend Coach Pony's Jiu Jitsu class for anyone looking to introduce their child to martial arts. It's a great way to help them develop physical skills, self-discipline, and a love for the sport!
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Posted 1 year ago
Kathryn Jahn
We enjoyed our class here! Looking forward to making this a part of our routine
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Posted 1 year ago
Bryan Buse
We’ve had an amazing experience with this jiujitsu class! From day one, the instructors have been patient, encouraging, and truly invested in each child’s progress. Our little one, Jaylen, has gained so much confidence, discipline, and strength in just a short time. It’s been incredible to watch her develop new skills while having fun in a supportive environment. The class structure balances learning and play perfectly, keeping the kids engaged while teaching valuable techniques and life lessons. We’re so grateful to have found such a great community and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch program for their child!
Have only done my first two class, but I like it a lot because they focus on your fundamentals and don’t have a problem with taking time out to help you individually. Will be back again
I decided on a whim to begin training in a fighting style after more than a decade off. Settling on kick boxing I looked for a local gym. Fighteria seemed to be close and was highly recommended. Today, I had my first class and I can say everyone was polite, patient and seemed to be very knowledgeable. I look forward to more classes and learning as much as I can from their talented instructors.
We got a family membership in December and could not be happier about our experience with Fighteria. The community is unmatched— so positive and encouraging! Our 2 kids absolutely love the homeschool classes and the 5pm kids and teens classes. I love the strength and conditioning classes that happen in tandem so I can see them practicing while getting a work out in myself. Can’t wait to try more kickboxing and jiu jitsu also! We are so blessed to have this in our lives and have recommended it to friends who are now members too. Thank you, Pony and Carol!
The customer service here is top notch! Super friendly staff. My son said how nice the coaches were as soon as we got in the car to leave. I'm definitely signing my son up, he really enjoyed it. I really love thier values they teach here aswell. 👍👍. 2 thumbs up!
A couple of months ago, I walked into Fighteria with my kids, initially just to sign my girls up for kickboxing. But after watching Joao train with my kids, I knew I had to join myself. I had trained in kickboxing in my 20s, never imagining I’d get back into it, but Joao’s exceptional coaching made it clear I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. I also have to mention the owner, Pony—a WORLD CHAMPION in BJJ and genuinely the nicest guy. He always takes the time to encourage me and my kids. The Fighteria family is truly incredible, and I feel so blessed to be part of it.
I hardly leave reviews for any businesses, but I have to say that fighteria has changed my life for the better! I have seen a great improvement in my confidence and skills. This is such a positive environment with so many positive people. Thank you so much Fighteria!!
Found a great place - great energy positive vibes over all great experience for our homeschooling journey- excellent teachers creating a sense of family . I highly recommend recommend
Went in for the Kickboxing trial it was a great class, everybody was very friendly great environment to train at. Would recommend for anybody looking for a gym to make home.
Couldn’t ask for nicer staff, facilities and payment options! Rosie is a sweetheart and so chill! Kids martial arts classes (kickboxing/jiu-jitsu) are scheduled at the same time as adult strength and conditioning classes in the evening, making it so convenient to get a workout in while your child gets their training in as well! Definitely a top notch facility!
My teenaged son started here and has been welcomed w open arms. The owners are super nice and I get the feel that they treat everyone like family. I’m super excited for my son’s new journey w Figheria.
All the staff and coaches are very kind and helpful. They are very family and kid oriented and me and my girls are so happy to be apart of the fighteria!
Great community, great class, it felt good to be around people genuinely trying to better themselves. Thank you Fighteria, I would recommend for everyone.
Fighteria has been excellent for our 4 year old. Coach Poney and Coach Daniel are absolutely phenomenal with kids. It has been so much fun watching our son’s confidence grow as well as his self control. You will not regret putting your child or yourself in classes at Fighteria Academy!
Everyone is so friendly and Jacob really tries to help us with alternative exercises. The only thing we really wish class was at 530 or 6 so we could make more of them. Trying to get there by 5 is hard when the three of us work. But we really like the strength and agility class. We'd be there more days if the time was just a bit later.
I just started Kickboxing and BJJ there and I absolutely love it, the coaches are very helpful and they teach very very well and the environment is incredibly friendly and open to everyone. I highly recommend to anyone that would like to start Mixed Martial Arts.
Great environment, professors (coaches) actually take time to work with the kids on 1-1 bases while maintaining the class environment. You can tell they love what they do, it's not just a business. Great value as well!
My son is taking Kickboxing, and he is absolutely loving everything about the class. The Fighteria as a whole is so welcoming and the staff is awesome!
Wether it be for yourself or your kiddos... if you haven't gone to check it out, you are definitely missing out!
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Posted 2 years ago
Will Burns
Love Fighteria. Daniel is great and the guys in class are a lot of fun to work with.
Fighteria is a very special gym. Training kickboxing with coach João is a unique experience, he has the power to teach ingrained in his soul, what many spend fortunes to learn how to do, he does naturally. João is a promoter of people and is able to push you to your limits, making you reach goals that you don't even know you're capable of achieving.
I've never attempted any type of martial arts before, and the atmosphere at Fighteria couldn't have been better for me as a first-timer. Literally everyone is so supportive and friendly.
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Posted 2 years ago
David Losoya
The kickboxing team/fight team is very talented and I know I can learn a lot from them
Fighteria just started a new kickboxing fitness class. Coach Joao doesn’t mess around. You will burn a million calories and feel strong doing it. You can tell he really cares about what he’s doing and the people he’s doing it for. That makes all the difference. I’ve been going here a little over a year and it’s made a huge difference on my body and my confidence. I love all the coaches. The women’s Bjj class is extra special, welcoming to all levels of experience and walks of life. So glad I found this place!!
I’ve been taking classes at Fighteria for about 2 and a half years now and I recommend this gym to everyone! All of the coaches feel like family at this point, it’s an extremely welcoming environment that also provides the intensity I need for my fitness goals. Joao’s kickboxing classes are awesome and have helped me develop as a fighter in ways that I didn’t know were possible! He is very, encouraging and helps me break out of my mental blockages when I’m struggling with a technique or even with the emotions that come up in this sport. I also love taking the Strength and conditioning classes with coach Jacob, he’s friendly and funny and brings such a positive energy to the gym while providing top notch workouts that are structured to help people reach their personal goals. I’ve seen so many people start taking his classes and within a few weeks they look stronger and more motivated to increase their goals to new levels. Then there is Miss Rosie who works at the front desk and coaches the women’s jui-jitsu classes on Fridays, she is so amazing!! I feel so comfortable in her classes and have become good friends with her because of how all-around fantastic she is! All of the coaches at this gym are so unique in the way that they teach and motivate their students but the main thing that they have in common is their genuine desire to see people succeed and feel welcomed in the space. “One team one family” is their motto and it really does hold true with not only the coaches, but the students that show up every day that will inevitably become your friends if you choose to be a part of this gym!
Great community, great professors. Can be as fast or slow paced as you want to take it to suit your needs. Would highly recommend trying it out if you are on the fence.
I’m so thankful to have found Fighteria. I’m particularly grateful for the Muay Thai lead coach. He is amazing! He is knowledgeable, cares about his students and motivates them to get better every single day by pushing them to their fullest potential. He takes time to work with every single student who comes in. His MT classes are the best that I have taken and I have been to multiple gyms. The culture at Fighteria is a great one and you can expect to make friends and not be surrounded by people with lots of ego.
This is an amazing gym, and an incredible community being built within it. My wife, son and I have found a place here that persistently challenges us but also rewards our hard work. The incredible coaches at Fighteria welcome everyone regardless of skill level and show genuine interest in your progress and success. Coach Daniel’s fundamentals class is one of our favorites where anyone at any skill level will take something away each and every time. My wife also loves Coach Rosie’s new Women’s class that offers a non-intimidating opportunity for ladies of all skill levels to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Can’t recommend Fighteria Academy enough, come join the family!
-Christen, Dan and Riley
João is such an amazing coach! Kickboxing kicked my butt but it was so worth it. The discipline the coaches encourage is so valuable, and the skills to defend yourself are worth the sweat!
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Posted 2 years ago
Nickolas O'Neal
Great gym, great coaches, great community. Coach Joel is awesome.
I have been at Fighteria Academy for 7 month ish know and everyone has been so kind and nice but most over all they have helped me improve my kickboxing thank to the awesome coach " Brazilian Terminator Joao" and my jiu jitsu thank to the "Big Man Daniel" they have both help me improve my game hand over fist everyone is awesome form Rosie at the front desk to the people on the side of that mat it great
Coach Joao and coach Daniel are incredible. They walk you through not only how to develop as a fighter but as an individual. I highly recommend anyone interested in transforming their life to come give these coaches and this community a try. 10/10
-Allan
Coach Joao and Coach Daniel have taught me so much, one of the best environments to train in and learn, not only have I been taught about martial arts but also about discipline that has translated into my daily life, I'm very grateful for all the friendships I have made here, i love my fight family.
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Posted 2 years ago
Brayden Dearing
Great place to train, very authentic and super friendly!
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Posted 2 years ago
J Mac
Havent been able to train in a few months, coming back in, felt like coming home.
We are really enjoying the classes. The instructors are so fun and playful with the kids. And make them feel at home learning. I also love they can go more then once a week
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Posted 2 years ago
Allan Bader
Fighteria has Top shelf coaches, amazing culture & and a program that's designed to turn you into the best version of yourself
Been about 4 months since the trial class. The transformation I've seen in my boys is amazing. The confidence, discipline, ability to focus have drastically improved so much. Even at school the teachers have noticed a big positive change in them. Champions training champions. I cannot thank Fighteria and the team/family here enough for what they've done and the impact they've left on my kids. Thank you so much and God Bless You all!
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Posted 2 years ago
Jens Stoelken
Great martial arts school, great leadership and an amazing team and spirit.
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Posted 2 years ago
Coleman Blake
Great people, great training. All you could ask for right there
We homeschool and needed a place to get our son's high energy out!
Fighteria is perfect with kind and patient instructors. Reception is very welcoming and helpfull as well.
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Posted 2 years ago
Justin Daniels
Awesome environment and very friendly people, Rosie was amazing and extremely helpful!
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Posted 2 years ago
Kendall Kidd
Great love, and great environment
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Posted 2 years ago
Samuel De La hoz
Cool gym, there’s a lot of cool people great atmosphere awesome coaches and good vibes.
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Posted 2 years ago
Candiss Trager
Great first class! The instructors seem very knowledgeable, I’m excited for the next class!
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Posted 2 years ago
Jenny Kenley
It was great!
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Posted 2 years ago
Dual battery supply
Because my son was made comfortable and welcome from the front desk all the way to interacting with the professors. Thanks He loves it.
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Posted 2 years ago
Ant Lyles
First class was amazing. I joined . Great instruction great atmosphere! If you have any questions call and speak to Rosie
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Posted 2 years ago
Cameron Whitehead Real Estate
Great classes, great professors!
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Posted 2 years ago
Joss Leufrancois
This place feels like family
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Posted 2 years ago
Matt Delcourt
Great community. Outstanding instruction. High quality mats and equipment. Always clean facility. Very good range of classes and times. You will not be disappointed!
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Posted 2 years ago
Brandon Hodges
Fighteria has the best training and best culture, hands down.
I've been going to the kickboxing class for a few months now and I can say this is one of the best, cleanest, most sportsman like environments you'll find. The facility is clean and the people friendly. The coaches are top notch, and so compassionate and willing to work with you. 10000/10.
We absolutely LOVE Fighteria!! I have three kids (11, 8, 5) in the daytime homeschool class. Kickboxing M/W, BJJ T/Th, Fun Friday! It is totally worth the commitment and I can see improvement in my kids just over these last six or so weeks.
The coaches are incredible!! I am so impressed with how they work with all the different ages. I feel like all three of mine are getting great value out of the class. Even my 5yo being with the bigger kids..they are so kind and adapt drills and gives hugs when she gets teary frustrated. It’s wonderful to watch. The owner, Professor Pony, is also amazing with the kids. He gave my youngest the best pep talk after a class she didn’t think she did good in. She walked out smiling and said “Professor Pony is proud of me!”
They have family pricing and the gym is super clean. Everyone is so nice and you just want to be there when you walk in. I really can’t recommend it enough. :)
The coaches and staff are very welcoming and I really love the idea that it is a Christian lead gym that understands the concept of doing everything for Jesus.i haven't even been going for more than a month and a half yet I already feel like I'm apart of the family. I love the idea of combat sports and I have since I was kid. With that being said I feel beyond blessed to have found an academy like fighteria.
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Posted 3 years ago
Cameryn Warren
All the staff has been amazing working with the kids they have all shown such patience and guidance in teaching these kids the skills they need
Came by to drop in on a Saturday open mat and had a great time. Really great energy in the gym…there was a strength and conditioning session wrapping up as open mat started and a kickboxing class that picked up about an hour into open mat. Good rolls, friendly atmosphere, and Professor Poney was very welcoming and got a couple rolls in with and gave me some specific pointers.
Great experience! I’ll make it a point to drop in whenever I’m in the area and, if you live in the area, consider making this place your home gym. Great spot!
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Posted 3 years ago
Judith Martinez
Everyone has been super friendly and helpful. Even though my son is new and a beginner, he has felt welcome and like he belongs.
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Posted 3 years ago
Vina De La O
Staff is attentive and enthusiastic. Great with the kids. Talked to other parents and they have been taking their kids there for 1+ years.
Ive only been to this gym once, I dropped in for a day because I was visiting wimberley and did not want to miss out on training. The sparring was high level and controlled , everyone was very respectful. However, the real reason I am writing this review is because at the end of the class there was an exercise where everyone gets in a circle and holds each others arms and does squats at the same time. In the circle there was pro fighters, people who train for fun (like myself) and also complete beginners. Something that stuck with me forever was that a small girl who was clearly a beginner was tired to the point where she couldn’t do them anymore ( I honestly couldn’t either) was being cheered on by the rest of the group and since we were all holding each others arms her weight was being carried by the group. It’s been 10 months since I visited this gym and have been to multiple other gyms ever since due to me having to travel for work and I still think about it all the time. I love the culture that the coaches in this gym cultivate and how they made me feel like part of a family even though I was only there for one day. To this day I still tell all my friends this is the best gym I ever went to mainly because of the vibe of inclusivity and acceptance of people from all walks of life. Sometimes people get turned off the sport because of how intimidating it can be to step into a room full of fighters while being a complete beginner and a lot of gyms forget we were all there at one point, not this gym. I will definitely be back.
Great trainers, excellent community and motivation. They can accommodate any and all levels to help improve one’s fitness. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get a bit healthier!
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Posted 3 years ago
Emerson Martinez
Great community, knowledgeable coaching, quality academy
Wonderful place to train , amazing professional and friendly staff, five star instructors , beautiful , clean space with great equipment , also a wonderful place for the whole family to learn jujitsu, kickboxing and also great workout classes. The kids classes are wonderful , where they learn , have fun in a safe , respectful and loving environment.We are looking forward for our little guy to be in y'all's summer camp in July and August and also hoping he will be part of the Fighteria family and team until he is a young men !
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My kids love training at Fighteria! I’ve seen the staff live out their faith and commitment to their community and fighters on many occasions, they have a true desire to see lives changed. Poney, Joao, and Joel are legit! Rosie greets you everyday with a smile :) Thank you for all you do.
Instructor is a solid believer, a great supportive coach who has a vested interest in helping spread the mental and physical benefits of BJJ. I travel 25 miles past 5 different clubs here in New Braunfels to this club. That's all.
We LOVE this place! We do the toddler class and homeschool group. The community is so welcoming and my daughter adores her teacher, Miss Marie. Everyday we are not in Jujitsu, she is begging to go. Highly recommend!
Everyone was kind and inviting. My experience with both staff members at the front desk was pleasant and informative. Professor Yoel is very knowledgeable and patient with students who are new to BJJ, such as myself. The other students were nice and helpful, as well.
I look forward to attending future classes!
Michael, the instructor, took a lot of time to give me feedback on form. This made me feel very comfortable trying lifts. He was helpful and encouraging. The workout was challenging and well thought out. I love that I can look over and see my son in jiu jitsu. My husband is also in a class there so it has turned into a family activity which I value. Thank you! I'll be back.
There are some good people that work there but they have a ridiculous cancelation plan. Make sure you read the contract closely. They basically charge you an extra month just to leave.
This is one of those gyms where they are just in it for your money. I went for a month to try it out. I got injured doing something else so I had to stop going and they charged me $150 cancellation fee. Not to mention the startup fee and the shorts I had to buy. Payed something upwards of $350-400 and I only went to 3 1 hour classes. Also very unstructured training and poor English speaking coaches also. I feel like I was totally robbed.
