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A place for everyone to feel comfortable pushing each other and themselves. Learn real Martial Arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Luta Livre.

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Come to our Fight Circuit class on Monday at 5:00pm!

No commitment. No pressure. Just show up and train with us!

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Programs & Pricing

Membership Options

Choose the perfect membership plan for your martial arts journey. All memberships include access to our state-of-the-art facility and expert instruction.

  • $20.00 One Day Pass
  • $70.00 Single Child Monthly Membership
  • $100.00 Single Adult Monthly Membership
  • $120.00 Family Monthly Membership

YOUR FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!

Private Sessions

Get personalized attention and accelerate your progress with one-on-one training sessions.

  • 30 mins for $40
  • 1 Hour for $75

Private one-on-one sessions or small group classes available by appointment

Class Schedule

Monday

17:00 - Fight Circuit

18:00 - Muay Thai

Tuesday

17:00 - Kids Program

18:00 - Muay Thai & No Gi

Wednesday

18:00 - Muay Thai

Thursday

17:30 - Judo

18:30 - BJJ (No Gi)

Friday

17:00 - Kids Program

18:00 - Muay Thai

Saturday

13:00 - INVITE ONLY PRACTICE

Sunday

09:30 - BJJ Gi

Meet Coach John "The Dancing Bear" Thayne

John "The Dancing Bear" Thayne has over 15 years of combat sports experience including Judo, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA. He has been running Dancing Bear Martial Arts for over 8 years and is now on his second location in Independence, MO. John believes that good people get better through consistent effort and that the heart of a person is more important than their perceived athletic talents. His classes are known for their positive energy, inclusivity, and real martial arts skills.

"No Negativity. No Quitting. Just Do It!"

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