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Martial arts Classes in Williamsport, PA for All ages & Skill Levels
Martial Arts Training for Every Stage of Life
Kids Martial Arts (Ages 3–13)
Our kids programs help children build discipline, confidence, coordination, and focus while learning martial arts in a safe, age-appropriate setting. Classes are grouped by age and experience to support steady development.
College Student Training
College students train with us for stress relief, fitness, and skill development. Programs like MMA, boxing, and no-gi grappling offer high-energy workouts with beginner-friendly coaching and flexible schedules.
Adult Martial Arts Training
Adult programs are ideal for beginners and experienced students looking for fitness, self-defense, and personal growth. Training emphasizes technique, conditioning, and long-term progress. Learn more about our instructors and training philosophy on our About Us page.
Community Support Membership
We believe training should be accessible to everyone in our community. A limited number of Community Support Memberships are available for eligible families and individuals. These are provided privately — contact us for details.
Kids Martial Arts Programs
Our Kids Martial Arts Programs are designed to help children build confidence, coordination, discipline, and focus in a safe, positive environment. Classes are structured by age to ensure appropriate instruction and steady development.
Judo - "Little Dragons" Class (Children 3-5 years old)
Instructor: David Agama
Our Little Dragons program is designed as a private or very small-group, appointment-based class that introduces young children to martial arts through movement, balance, listening skills, and basic coordination drills.
At this age, training focuses on fun, structure, and confidence-building while gently preparing kids for future martial arts training.
Most sessions are taught one-on-one, allowing the instructor to tailor each class to the child’s attention span, comfort level, and developmental needs. Parents are welcome to join on the mat when needed to help children who may be shy or new to structured activity feel confident and engaged on the mat.
Judo - Kids (5-13 years old)
Instructor: David Agama
Kids Judo training teaches balance, safe falling, throws, and ground control in a fun, age-appropriate way. Judo is a proven path for building confidence, focus, and resilience, while developing real athletic skill.
Tae Kwon Do - Kids (5-13 years old)
Instructor: David Agama
Kids Taekwondo training focuses on discipline, respect, coordination, and kicking fundamentals. Students build flexibility and control while learning a traditional martial art with clear skill progression.
Traditional Martial Arts Programs
Traditional martial arts develop technique, discipline, and long-term skill. These programs are great for local adults who want structured training, and for college students who want a challenging way to stay fit, build confidence, and learn self-defense.
Judo - Adult (13 years and up)
Instructor: David Agama
Judo is a grappling-based martial art built on leverage, timing, and control. Training includes throws, takedowns, pins, and groundwork—making it a strong option for both self-defense and competitive skill development.
Tae Kwon Do - Adult
Instructor: David Agama
Taekwondo emphasizes kicking technique, balance, speed, and traditional forms. Training blends structured drills with skill development that improves athletic performance, coordination, and confidence.
Wing Chun - Adult
Instructor: David Agama
Wing Chun is a close-range martial art focused on efficient movement, timing, and centerline control. Students develop practical technique through structured drills and forms that improve coordination and self-defense fundamentals.
Women's Self Defense Training
Instructor: David Agama
Women’s Self-Defense training focuses on practical personal safety using techniques from Judo, Wing Chun, and Taekwondo. Training emphasizes balance, control, awareness, and effective responses to common self-defense situations through structured drills designed to build confidence and real-world skill.
Sessions are offered by appointment only and are available as one-on-one private sessions or small group training.
Combat Sports Training
Our Combat Sports training is designed for people who want fitness, self-defense, real skill, and high-energy training. Perfect for busy adults and college students looking for stress relief, conditioning, and confidence-building in a supportive gym culture.
MMA - Cage Fighting 101
Instructor: Blair Wilt
MMA combines striking and grappling into a complete combat system. Training typically includes boxing-style striking, takedowns, clinch work, and ground control, with beginner-friendly coaching and scalable intensity.
No-Gi Grappling
Instructor: Sean Ferry
No-Gi Grappling focuses on takedowns, control, escapes, and submissions without the gi. It’s ideal for practical grappling, athletic development, and pairing with MMA training.
Boxing Training
Instructor: Roland "Two Gun" Cooley Jr.
Boxing Training teaches fundamentals like footwork, punches, head movement, and conditioning. It’s one of the best options for adults and college students who want a challenging workout while learning real striking skill.
About Our Martial Arts & Combat Sports Programs
Below is a deeper breakdown of each program for parents, college students, and adults choosing the right class.
View our full schedule to find training times. Contact us through our contact page to get started.
Judo
The Way of Gentle Power
Founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan, Judo (meaning “the gentle way”) is a martial art rooted in balance, leverage, and control. Built on the principles of maximum efficiency and mutual respect, Judo evolved from traditional Japanese jujutsu into an Olympic sport that emphasizes powerful throws, pins, and submissions—without relying on brute force.
At Growth Combat Sports, our Judo program teaches you how to use an opponent’s energy against them. You’ll develop timing, technique, and mental discipline, all while improving physical strength, coordination, and confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills for competition or self-defense, Judo offers a complete system that’s as elegant as it is effective.
Learn to throw. Learn to fall. Learn to rise.
Learn more about martial arts training standards through organizations such as USA Judo.
Wing Chun
Close-Range Combat. Timeless Strategy. Unshakable Focus.
Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art known for its speed, precision, and direct approach to combat. Developed over 300 years ago during the Qing Dynasty, Wing Chun was created by a legendary female monk named Ng Mui, and later refined by practitioners like Ip Man—the famed teacher of Bruce Lee. Built for real-world effectiveness, it focuses on centerline control, simultaneous attack and defense, and explosive close-range strikes.
At Growth Combat Sports, our Wing Chun program preserves this powerful tradition while applying it to modern self-defense. You’ll learn structure, sensitivity, and efficiency through drills like Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), trapping techniques, and practical striking skills. More than just a fighting system, Wing Chun sharpens your mind, strengthens your body, and centers your spirit.
Move with purpose. Strike with intent. Live with Fighting Spirit.
Tae Kwon Do
High Kicks. Strong Minds. Indomitable Spirit.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicks, lightning-fast footwork, and disciplined philosophy. Officially founded in 1955, Taekwondo evolved from ancient Korean combat systems like Taekkyeon and Hwa Rang Do, combined with elements of Karate. Today, it’s one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world and has been an official Olympic sport since 2000.
At Growth Combat Sports, our Taekwondo program teaches more than just physical technique. Students of all ages build flexibility, focus, confidence, and respect through structured training in striking, forms (poomsae), and sparring. Whether you’re training for competition, self-defense, or personal growth, Taekwondo offers a path of both discipline and empowerment.
Kick higher. Stand taller. Live with Fighting Spirit.
Mixed Martial Arts
Where Styles Collide. Warriors Rise.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the evolution of combat—where striking meets grappling, and tradition meets innovation. With roots tracing back to the ancient Olympic sport of Pankration and later popularized through the rise of the UFC in the early 1990s, MMA has grown into the world’s fastest-growing combat sport. Today, it blends disciplines like Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo into one powerful, versatile system.
At Growth Combat Sports, we offer a complete MMA experience that builds real-world skills, strength, and confidence. Our program is designed for all levels—from curious beginners to aspiring fighters—and focuses on technique, strategy, conditioning, and mental resilience.
Learn to fight standing up, on the ground, and everywhere in between. Whether you’re looking to compete, get fit, or challenge yourself, MMA is the ultimate test—and the ultimate teacher.
Train for every fight. Prepare for anything. Live with Fighting Spirit.
No-Gi Grappling
Fast. Fluid. Real.
No-Gi Grappling is a modern, fast-paced evolution of traditional ground fighting—where technique, leverage, and adaptability matter more than belts and uniforms. Rooted in submission wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), no-gi grappling draws influence from catch wrestling, judo, and the early days of Vale Tudo in Brazil. Its rise to prominence was accelerated through mixed martial arts, where real-world efficiency became the gold standard.
At Growth Combat Sports, our no-gi program emphasizes control, submissions, positional dominance, and escapes—all without the use of a gi. You’ll develop explosive movement, sharp reflexes, and a deep understanding of how to outmaneuver opponents in real-time scenarios.
Whether you’re training for MMA, self-defense, or pure competitive grappling, no-gi is where precision meets pressure.
Grip less. Think faster. Move smarter.
Boxing
Ancient Roots. Modern Power. Unbreakable Spirit.
Boxing is one of the oldest and most respected combat sports in the world, dating back over 3,000 years to ancient Egypt and the Olympic games of ancient Greece. From the bare-knuckle brawls of early prizefighting to the refined techniques of today’s champions, boxing has evolved into a disciplined art of timing, power, and strategy.
At Growth Combat Sports, we honor that legacy by teaching real boxing—focused on fundamentals, footwork, head movement, striking precision, and defensive mastery. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, our program develops physical strength, mental grit, and the fighting spirit that has defined champions for centuries.
Step into the ring. Embrace the legacy. Train like a warrior.