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The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ada, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thearenacombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 580-665-8869

Hours

Monday 5:30–7 am, 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–7 am, 3–8 pm
Thursday 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Friday 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Saturday 12–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“Arena Combat Academy is a great place for adults and for children looking for learning Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, and wrestling!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Great environment with exceptional instructors for kids, beginners, hobbyists, athletes, and active competitors.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you looking for a place you can train really hard at or just a place you can train to learn self defense or meet new people with common interest, this is your place!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The coaches here bring a wide variety of styles and techniques and are genuinely passionate about teaching students at all skill levels.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“Arena Combat Academy is a great place for adults and for children looking for learning Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, and wrestling!”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“MMA, wrestling, judo, jiujitsu, kids classes, adult classes and the other side is Cardio Kickboxing!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“MMA, wrestling, judo, jiujitsu, kids classes, adult classes and the other side is Cardio Kickboxing!”

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🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“Arena Combat Academy is a great place for adults and for children looking for learning Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, and wrestling!”

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🤸 Wrestling 4 mentions

“Arena Combat Academy is a great place for adults and for children looking for learning Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, and wrestling!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great environment with great instructors.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“This is not just a business but a family-friendly environment that we will continue supporting throughout the years!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The coaches here bring a wide variety of styles and techniques and are genuinely passionate about teaching students at all skill levels.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“All of the coaches are amazing and they have helped my son grow into be a respectful, more disciplined young man!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“This a great gym location for training across multiple disciplines.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“All of the coaches are amazing and they have helped my son grow into be a respectful, more disciplined young man!”

From the reviews

Can’t recommend the Arena enough. They have helped my son with finding confidence in his personal strength and athletic abilities. The time invested by the coach’s at the Arena and the techniques learned have had an immediate impact on his wrestling season.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Dec 2024

We love the Arena Combat Acedemy! They literally have something for the entire family! My 7 year old son attends jujitsu 2x a week and my husband attends the adult jujitsu class. They also offer kickboxing which I attend! Overall the place is a 10/10 and the staff is the best around!

★★★★★ — Cierra, Dec 2024

Arena Combat Academy is a great place for adults and for children looking for learning Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, and wrestling! All of the coaches are amazing and they have helped my son grow into be a respectful, more disciplined young man! I absolutely recommend this gym!

★★★★★ — Kristin, Nov 2024

Coaches are some of the best around. They provide a great environment for learning and applying the skills taught. The schedule provides multiple times through the day that is beneficial no matter what your work schedule may be Overall, OUTSTANDING!!

★★★★★ — David, Nov 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu

The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu

117 S Townsend Ave, Ada, OK74820

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