Finding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Arkansas

Conway, AR - 72034 | (501) 733-5003

Details: My name is Master Tom Mullaney and I am the Senior Instructor teaching our Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu classes in a one of kind family friendly and cooperative training environment. Deciding to train in a martial arts program can be scary and cause you to consider giving up before you ever really get started. My family and I experienced the same fears and questions many years ago when we began our journey. We have been blessed in our martial arts career to train directly under the founder of our Taekwondo system Grandmaster Man Hee Han and have the privilege and opportunity to learn the style, techniques and philosophies directly from him and his son Master Yujin Han. When I started studying martial arts my daughters and eventually my wife joined with me. We have some of our most memorable trips and adventures because of this journey that we started and share together. We learn together, practicing at home together, and preparing each other for belt tests and competitions. There are a lot of families in our martial arts organization that study and train together. I would have never dreamed that all these years later I would be a Master Instructor and operate Academies teaching others martial arts and encouraging men, women and entire families to begin the same journey I began so many years before. Many years after beginning my training with Grandmaster Han I was looking to diversify my training and add more opportunities in our Academy. It was at this time that I was blessed for the second time in my training career. I began training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Grandmaster Rorion Gracie and his two sons Professors Ryron and Rener who are the son and grandsons of the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Grandmaster Helio Gracie. To say that I have been blessed and fortunate to train under two of the greatest martial arts families in history would be an understatement. By beginning your journey with us either in Youn Wha Ryu Taekwondo or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu you can guarantee that you are learning the lessons and techniques exactly in the manner in which the Grandmasters intended them to be learned!

Little Rock, AR - 72212 | (501) 663-9200

Details: Kodenkan Jujitsu is an old style jujitsu system, developed in Hawaii in 1924 by Professor Okasaki. The system teaches close quarter tactics for self defense. It is practiced in two-man sets. This is not a sport and is not suitable for the contest ring (cage fighting) because of the severity of the methpds that are practiced. Professor Gary Jones is a regional director of the original association based in Hawaii, American Jujitsu Institute.

Little Rock, AR - 72211 | (501) 812-9121

Details: Rock City MMA is all about the teaching of Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts and the belief that it is for anybody and everybody! A great way to get in shape, stay in shape and develop athletic skills superior to most. We believe that when you feel beat down in the cage of life, or you feel the grinding pressure of ground n pound at work or at school, the skills you have acquired through MMA training will bring you victory. Knowing that Jesus, your ultimate Cornerman, is there to bring you water in between rounds, gives us hope and courage to fight another round. We want to fight the good fight of faith. Knowing that with God beside me, we can accomplish anything we set our mind to. The life skills that are taught to the students will help develop Leadership, Courage, Respect, Discipline, Focus, Confidence, Integrity, and Humility. To say that Mr. Nathan Kirby is an on-fire man of God is the top of the list of many titles he carries. Mr. Kirby is a motivated mixed martial artist, 4th-degree black belt instructor in taekwondo, mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor. Mr. Kirby is a dedicated family man with his lovely wife, Tiffany, and his sons- Colton, 16 yrs old and Ashton, 13 yrs old. Originally from Burlington, Iowa, Mr. Kirby began karate at the age of 7 yrs old and currently holds a professional MMA fighter record of 8 wins and 2 losses. Mr. Kirby teaches his own mixed martial arts curriculum to students of all ages and levels of ability, trains, and coaches fighters, is an active coordinator, matchmaker, promoter and the master of ceremonies (MC) for over 30 MMA events.

Pine Bluff, AR - 71601 | (870) 534-8900

Details: Translated into English, it means the "art of arresting". Taiho-Ryu is an American-based martial arts system developed by Fleming (Bo) Hardy, 9th degree black belt, in the early 1970's. Elements from many martial arts systems, including jujitsu, Isshin-Ryu, Shotokan, and Taekwondo have influenced the development of Taiho-Ryu. Drawing heavily from Taiho-Jutsu, a jujitsu style used by the Japanese police forces, the system blends these elements into an effective style of self defense, with the emphasis on practicality, rather than sport. Although apparent goals may be to improve and develop martial arts abilities, the intrinsic goal in Taiho-Ryu is actually one of personal development on an individual basis.

Little Rock, AR - 72202 | (501) 663-3850

Details: Westside MMA is not only an internationally recognized Mixed Martial Arts gym, for many of our students it’s home. With our 8,000 square foot facility located minutes from Downtown Little rock, AR we have the facility, schedule, space, equipment and most experienced instructors in the area. Aside from housing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champions such as Hillary Williams and UFC / Bellator veterans Roli Delgado and Mike Wessel, we are a home to many executives, kids and aspiring athletes of all levels. Our beginners classes will help you start punching and kicking yourself into shape or if you prefer Jiu Jitsu, squeezing and pulling yourself into shape. Regardless of your experience or lack of experience, we will help you get started the correct way. Working out can be boring so why not learn a skill while having fun in a group setting?