SMAA Texarkana Reviews

Professor Wayne and his guys Loren and Shane are top notch coaches in the game! Hands down the best!! Highly recommend!

Bottom line: This gym is world-class! My job requires me to travel, and as a result, I’ve been lucky enough to train at some of the most renowned schools in the world, with UFC champions (*not* bragging). Still, I have to say, the level of instruction and skill I’ve seen at SMAA, from everyone, has been top-notch and rivals every school I've ever been to. They genuinely have a great thing going here, and I’m super stoked about joining the academy. Try a week, and there is no way you leave without signing up!

Amazing gym with welcoming environment. Everyone fosters a team environment and the icing on the cake is the amazing facility, well ventilated and huge with ample mat space.

I Love this place and the people are great. Great atmosphere. A lot of people train here at all skill levels. Professor Wayne is very knowledgeable in Jiu jitsu . Try it for a week . Great for self defense and self improvement.

Great atmosphere! We signed our son up to help with confidence and we have seen great growth in him over the past 5 months. We loved it so much the whole family signed up! Not only do the people at SMAA/Soul Fighters SBC treat you like family, but they teach you the proper technique and confidence that has them taking gold at tournaments.

The men and women at SMAA are top notch. Very professional and knowledgeable of their trade. Always pushing you to your limit and they also have a awesome kids class. Highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to step out of their comfort zone and learn a new skill.

I've struggled with losing weight for years and have tried gyms, diets, online programs, etc. I decided to check out SMAA because I've wanted to do martial arts since I was a kid and at 29 I thought it was better late than never. I was embarrassed by my weight and intimidated about going to a gym where I didn't know anything, but I thought I'd check out a few martial arts gyms. I went to one class at SMAA and lets just say I didn't check out any other gyms after that first class. haha. From the minute I walked in I felt welcome, encouraged and was amazed by what we were learning. Seven months later and 45 lbs lighter, Wayne and our SMAA team has changed my life! I look forward to class every day, love the people and I'm growing in this incredible art. I think often about how blessed we are to have this caliber of gym in Shreveport/Bossier. It's awesome that I've lost weight, yes, but learning Jiu Jitsu is a gift and one of the best decisions I've ever made. I'm so glad I went to SMAA first.

Getting on the mats can be intimidating, but SMAA is the most welcoming and down to earth academies you’ll ever find. This will become your favorite place on the planet and everyone treats you like family. They will support and encourage you like no other. They will push you to your limits but also by having fun while doing it. I have trained off and on for the last 9 years and Professor Wayne was my very first instructor and the person that got me involved in BJJ, and as I reflect on my time in BJJ I’ve trained at countless academies and none come close to the environment that SMAA gives you. If you’re new to Martial Arts or have years of experience and looking for a new home look no further SMAA is where you need to be and the only place you’ll ever want to be.

Best gym to train at for any goals you might have! Everyone makes you feel at home, you are constantly getting better as long as you put the effort in. Could not ask for a better place to train

This academy is built on a variety of people, who love jiu jitsu for a multitude of reasons, each on their own journey, as well as together... move at your pace or challenge yourself to another level.... gi and no-gi, competition driven or lifestyle driven, adult classes, kid's classes, bonus classes... "Change your thoughts, Change your habits, Train hard" Best decision of my life. Aside from like, you know, my husband and kid ?

Choosing smaa for my jiu Jitsu journey was probably one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made for myself. Wayne is a super great guy! Along with Shane and Dan. All amazing knowledgeable teachers. If you’ve ever thought about doing anything like this, 100% do it! Not only do you get to learn self-defense but it helps with weight loss, overall physical, mental health, and stress.

Wayne has a great gym. Very welcoming to anyone. Wayne is a phenomenal instructor and his students are great.

I go everyday and have a great time there are great coach and super nice and know a lot of things and make me better every time I go.