Combat City Catch Wrestling

"My sons really enjoy going to Combat City. Coach Val is incredibly knowledgeable, serving as a patient and passionate teacher who truly excels in his craft. The gym has a welcoming atmosphere, and everyone there seems friendly. Definitely recommend checking it out!"

"If you want real authentic training to be able to defend yourself this is the place. The training is tough but very much worth while. This is stuff you will not get anywhere else. Coach Vale takes the time teach you at your pace and cares about his students. The people in the gym are also kind and fun and there to help everyone get better! 10 out of 10 gym."

"I recently had a private session with Coach Val and was impressed with his fighting expertise, his teaching ability, and how realistic his self-defense methods are. I'm looking forward to continuing my training at Combat City SA. I have no doubt this is the best MMA gym to train at. -Jose"

"I had the opportunity to train under Val Childs at a 2 day seminar in Fort Worth. This is my review. Val is one of the most knowledgeable people I have met regarding this art. Val truly knows and loves North American Catch Wrestling, and it shows when he teaches. He is physically strong, technically proficient, and a very detailed instructor. He not only knows his art, but he is able to impart it to others in a very clear and easy to understand manner. He is very humble and well-spoken, and has developed an excellent teaching style. Do not be fooled, however! Val's roots are in true, old school Catch Wrestling, and the amount of pain he is capable of inflicting is incredible. Val teaches this art the way it is supposed to be taught...for combat. He doesn't water down his techniques, and he puts emphasis on the pain mechanics that separate Catch from other styles. He also emphasizes conditioning for his students, so I can guarantee you a workout as well. I left the two day seminar sore, tired, amazed, a bit overwhelmed, and yet still wanting to learn more. Be warned...learning from Val can be a little like drinking from a firehose sometimes, so be ready. If you are in the San Antonio area and want to learn what it REALLY means to learn a combative grappling art, then check out Val at Combat City. You will not be disappointed."

"This is a family owned business and the owner and his family are some of the nicest people I've ever met. I inquired for a free session on their website and in less than an hour I got a message back from the owner himself letting me know I could drop by for a session. Class size to instructor was perfect, everyone was excited and ready to learn and help others and I've never felt more welcomed. I came with my wife and sixteenth old daughter and they enjoyed the time watching me practice while the owners family engaged with mine. The pricing is amazing and I don't know anyone who can compete currently (plus they offer discounts for military). I have zero complaints and am signing up for more classes immediately because I really enjoyed the instructor, community and the overall style."