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Martial Arts & Combat Sports Training in Williamsport, PA
Kids, college students, and adults train at Growth Combat Sports for confidence, fitness, self-defense, and real-world skill development.
Training Programs for Every Age & Experience Level
🧒 Kids Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Discipline
- Focus
- Ages 3–13
🎓 College Students
Stress relief
Fitness
Beginner-friendly
Evening options
🥋 Adults
Self-defense
Conditioning
Community
Long-term skill
Growth Combat Sports offers Judo, Taekwondo, Wing Chun, MMA, Boxing, and No-Gi Grappling, with our traditional Judo, Taekwondo, and Wing Chun programs taught through Golden Dragon Academy of Williamsport.
Explore program detail, training structure, and class expectations on our Classes page.
Our Core Values
Discipline Through Martial Arts
We believe that true strength starts with discipline. Whether you're practicing Judo, Taekwondo, or Wing Chun, our structured classes help students of all ages develop focus, self-control, and the mental resilience needed to succeed—on the mat and in life.
Real Skill. Real Confidence.
From MMA and Boxing to No-Gi Grappling, our training programs emphasize real-world effectiveness. Students build practical self-defense skills, athletic performance, and confidence through dynamic, full-contact martial arts classes led by experienced instructors.
Growth Through Challenge
At Growth Combat Sports, we push limits and inspire growth. Our martial arts community encourages every student to evolve—physically, mentally, and emotionally—through consistent training in striking, grappling, and traditional martial arts systems.
Google Reviews
The team at Growth combat sports is great!!
Been with these guy’s about 2 years and it’s been doing really good and the coaches have taken care of me and others around while training under Growth combats sports
Amazing judo, really good Muay Thai, really solid Wing Chun, pretty good at taekwondo. They have a really good no-gi grappling class on Fridays and on the weekends.
Amazing Gym, great Intructors. Only place that offers true Muay Thai/Kickboxing. Also specializing in jujitsu, and Judo. If those are not your thing, it is the home of dog pound wrestling club. Go check it out!
Growth Combat Sports proudly serves families, students, and adults throughout Williamsport, South Williamsport, Montoursville, Muncy, and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities.
Martial Arts Training Videos & Tutorials
Real Classes. Expert Tips. Olympic Inspiration.
Dive into our growing library of martial arts videos featuring real moments from Golden Dragon Academy Judo training at Growth Combat Sports, technique highlights, and exclusive footage of Judo Olympians in action. Whether you’re new to martial arts or a seasoned student, our videos are here to help you learn, grow, and stay inspired.
Watch tutorials like:
🥋 How to Tie Your Martial Arts Belt (perfect for beginners)
🥊 How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing or MMA
🥇 Judo Highlights Featuring Olympic-Level Athletes
🧑🎓 Behind-the-Scenes from Our Judo Classes and Sparring Sessions
Perfect for students of Judo, Boxing, Taekwondo, MMA, and Wing Chun, these videos provide essential skills, foundational knowledge, and a deeper look into martial arts excellence.
📺 Watch now and subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular martial arts content!
Martial Arts Tournament Schedule 2026
Growth Combat Sports Competition Calendar
Follow Growth Combat Sports and Golden Dragon Academy competitors throughout the 2026 martial arts and combat sports season. Our competition calendar includes Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA, Boxing, Taekwondo, and other martial arts events and seminars.
Whether you’re a student preparing to compete, a parent supporting a young martial artist, or a member of our training community, check the calendar below for upcoming events and visit our Tournament Results & Events page for past competitions, seminars, camps, and results.
Upcoming Martial Arts Events
- Jan. 31, 2026 – Flex Fight Series 54: Bad Lands – New York City, NY (193mi) [MMA]
- Apr. 12, 2026 – Garden State Judo Classic / Kata – Madison, NJ (171mi) [Judo]
- May. 30, 2026 – Onyx Open Jiujitsu Tournament – Newtown Square, PA (155mi) [BJJ]
- Jul. 23, 2026 – Caio Terra No-Gi BJJ Seminar – Growth Combat Sports – Williamsport, PA (0mi) [BJJ SEMINAR]
- Jul. 25-26, 2026 – 2026 State Games of America BJJ & Judo Championships – State College, PA (65mi) [BJJ, Judo]
- Aug. 23-29, 2026 – International Judo Camp – Bloomingburg, NY (175mi) [Judo CAMP]
- Sep. 5-Sep. 6, 2026 – Fabio Basile 2016 Olympic Champion Judo Seminar – Groton, CT (317mi) [Judo SEMINAR]
- Sep. 27, 2026 – Liberty Bell 2026 – Philadelphia, PA (185mi) [Judo]
- Oct. 04, 2026 – Princeton Judo Fall Invitational – Princeton, NJ (198mi) [Judo]
- Oct. 11, 2026 – 2026 Morris Cup – Burnt Hills, NY (249mi) [Judo]
- Oct. 25, 2026 – 2026 Samurai Judo Championships – Ridgefield Park, NJ (190mi) [Judo]
- Nov. 08, 2026 – IJC Four Seasons Invitational Fall Cup – Flushing, NY (204mi) [Judo]
- Nov. 15, 2026 – 2026 Yonezuka Cup Memorial Championships – Princeton, NJ (188mi) [Judo]
Check back regularly for updates, registration links, and results from past events.
Train hard. Represent with pride. Compete with Fighting Spirit.
Explore Growth Combat Sports and Golden Dragon Academy tournament results, seminars, training camps, competition photos, and other martial arts events throughout the year.
Highly Experienced Instructors
At Growth Combat Sports, our instructors are lifelong martial artists with decades of combined training, teaching, and competition experience. Our coaching team brings backgrounds across Judo, Taekwondo, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai, giving students access to instructors with experience in both traditional martial arts and modern combat sports.
Our instructors have competed in local and national events, trained under respected martial arts lineages, and dedicated themselves to the development of students at every level. Whether you’re a complete beginner, recreational martial artist, or experienced competitor, you’ll receive instruction focused on sound technique, continued development, and purposeful training.
Meet Your Instructors
Empowerment Through Self-Defense
At Growth Combat Sports, we help women build real-world self-defense skills through martial arts. Whether it’s Wing Chun for close-quarters defense, Judo for throws and takedowns, or Boxing and MMA for striking power, our programs are designed to develop confidence, strength, and situational awareness.Join a supportive community where women of all skill levels train to protect themselves—and grow stronger every day.Discover martial arts for women. Train smart. Feel powerful. Be prepared.
The Tradition Continues! Est. 1970
Over 50 Years of Martial Arts Excellence
Since 1970, Golden Dragon Academy has been part of the martial arts tradition in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, built on the vision and dedication of Lanny Reed. Today, Golden Dragon Academy of Williamsport continues as the traditional martial arts program within Growth Combat Sports, offering Judo, Taekwondo, and Wing Chun while preserving the principles and traditions established through more than five decades of training.
Growth Combat Sports carries that foundation forward while expanding the training available to our community through MMA, No-Gi Grappling, Boxing, and other combat sports opportunities. Together under Growth Combat Sports, these programs give kids, college students, and adults access to both traditional martial arts and modern combat sports in one training community.
The programs have grown, but the mission remains the same: Join a legacy. Train with purpose. Carry the tradition forward.
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Community Access Program
We offer a limited number of reduced-rate memberships through our Community Access Program to help community members of all backgrounds train with us. To learn more or see if you qualify, contact us anytime.