District Martial Arts | MMA Gym

"My 13-year-old son has been in the kids program for one year and I have been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for three months. The impacts of BJJ have been transformative on and off the mat for our entire family. The kids program has a high teacher to student ratio and a strong team spirit. Multiple coaches serve as leaders and mentors to my son, teaching him values of self-respect, discipline, integrity, and mostly importantly, showing him how to be good man. I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because my son was beginning to show signs of feeling protective of me and in order to ease that burden, I wanted him to see me taking responsibility of protecting myself. But other more surprising benefits have kept me coming back to District Marital Arts. First of all, as a woman, it’s been incredibly empowering, both physically and psychologically. Secondly, it’s the best work out of my life, and I haven’t had abs like this since I was 17. Thirdly, as an athlete I have appreciated being coached again. The coaches watch my development and are committed to my growth as an athlete. Fourth, the community here is deep. Bonds are made on and off the mat, and everyone is friendly, humble, respectful, and kind. As a woman I have never felt more supported, safe, and at home in a male dominated space. In summary, I highly recommend District Martial Arts to parents and their kids. It is worth every penny, and there are many aspects of belonging to this gym that are actually priceless."

"I’ve been training BJJ and wrestling here for about a year. It’s a great, positive environment. They’ve recently expanded their mat space and added another intro BJJ class, so you should have plenty of class options if you’re starting."

"Finding a gym can be challenging, but District Martial Arts can be the solution for you, like it was for me. It does not matter if you have professional ambitions or if it is the first time stepping on the mat. District Martial Arts has something for everyone. The DMA family is extremely welcoming. The instructors are experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. DMA offers a safe clean environment to learn new skills and train with professional level athletes. The DMA community is special and provides a great environment to improve mentally and physically. When I first became a member almost 3 years ago, I immediately fell in love with the gym. From the training, to traveling to competitions, and even the social events. District Martial Arts has provided me training and skills that will last a lifetime, but more importantly it has provided me friendships and memories that I will cherish forever. I cannot recommend this gym enough!"

"District MMA is a phenomenal training gym. I trained there a few times and used to go the the morning boxing classes with instructor Noel. He was very patient and helped me understand the fundamentals like stance, footwork, and how to throw punches. The workouts are also really good. I would be drenched in sweat after my classes. And everyone is really friendly and welcoming."

"This is a special gym. First and foremost, it is a friendly and safe place to train. Whether you are interested in training for competition or as a hobby the gym is a great place to learn and grow. I personally train BJJ and love the academy and the people who train here. Just top notch. I also can't say enough about the kids program. First off, any given class will have 3-5 senior belt adults looking after the class, providing a safe and extremely well-managed program. The main teacher, Kamal, is truly an elite fighter (UFC level), and provides amazing instruction to the little ones. To give a feel for the ethos of this gym, I want to share a picture from today's class. Charles, an instructor and member of the management team, saw that my son (who is special needs) was having a tough time, and just decided to sit with my guy for half the class. He has done this time and again, going out of his way to make my son feel welcome and cared for at the gym. Other clubs have asked my son to leave or made him feel like a bad apple, but not District. They guys are amazing and I am so grateful for the kindness they have shown to my kids. A+."