ADULT PROGRAMS
At Bushido Academy, our adult programs are designed to challenge your body, sharpen your mind, and give you real skills you can rely on. Whether you choose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai, you’ll train in a safe, ego-free environment that welcomes beginners and pushes advanced students to new levels. Our structured Jiu-Jitsu curriculum—Essentials, Mastery, and Ladies-Only Self-Defense—builds confidence, fitness, and practical self-defense step by step.
Our Muay Thai program delivers powerful striking skills and an incredible workout, from fundamentals to advanced combinations and sparring. No matter your goals—fitness, self-defense, stress relief, or competition—you’ll find a clear path forward and a supportive community every step of the way.
Our Adult Jiu-Jitsu Essentials program builds real-world self-defense, fitness, and confidence in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.
Self-Defense Focused: Learn practical techniques to stay safe in real-world situations.
Total Body Conditioning: Build strength, endurance, and flexibility through dynamic training.
Stress Relief & Confidence: Reduce stress and boost mental clarity with every class.
Structured Curriculum: Progress through a step-by-step system designed for beginners.
Supportive Community: Train alongside motivated peers in a respectful, ego-free environment.
Goal-Oriented Growth: Set personal milestones and track your progress as you earn stripes and belts.
Complete Self-Defense: Cover striking and stand-up scenarios Jiu-Jitsu alone doesn't address.
Improve Distance Management: Learn how to control range and close the gap safely.
Boost Conditioning: Muay Thai's fast-paced drills build cardio, endurance, and explosive power.
Enhance Timing & Reflexes: Sharpen reaction speed with live pad work and controlled sparring.
Cross-Disciplinary Awareness: Better understand striking threats and how to counter them using grappling.
Level-Up Your Confidence: Expand your skill set and feel prepared in any self-defense or competition setting.
The Mastery program has taken my training to the next level. I love how the curriculum keeps things challenging and gives me a chance to refine my skills. The mix of self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu makes it feel complete.
I had never done any martial arts before, but the Jiu-Jitsu Essentials program made me feel comfortable right away. The classes are structured, the instructors are patient, and I’ve already noticed big improvements in my fitness and confidence.
I joined the Ladies-Only Jiu-Jitsu program to learn self-defense, but I found so much more. The techniques are practical, the instructors are amazing, and I’ve built real friendships here. I feel safer and stronger than ever.
I wanted a fun way to get in shape, and Muay Thai has been perfect. The workouts are intense but fun, and I’ve already lost weight and feel healthier. The coaches push you, but they also make sure you’re learning the right way.
As someone with previous training, I was looking for a program that would challenge me. The advanced Muay Thai classes at Bushido Academy have been exactly that—great technique, great conditioning, and great people."
Bushido Academy has become my escape from the stress of work. The training is tough, but the community is so positive and encouraging. It’s the best part of my week, every week.
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Kingsport, TN 37660