Border Martial Arts Academy

Little Ninjas Promotions 🥋🥳

Congratulations to all of our Little Ninjas on their promotions last night! 🎉🥋

We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, discipline, and growth you’ve shown on and off the mats. Every stripe and every belt represents progress and effort.

Keep training, keep learning, and keep being awesome! 💪🔥

Congratulations, Little Ninjas! We’re proud of you! ❤️🥋

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Good group training tonight! 🥋

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🔥 Competition Team Athlete Spotlight 🔥

Meet Ariana Martinez, one of the dedicated athletes on the Border Martial Arts Academy Competition Team! 🥋💪

🥋 Age: 10
⬜ Belt: White/Grey
📅 Training: 2 Years
🔥 Favorite Technique: Rear Naked Choke
❤️ Favorite Thing About Jiu-Jitsu: Training and making friends
🏆 Biggest Accomplishment: Winning matches at tournaments
🎯 Current Goal: Keep training and improving!

Outside of jiu-jitsu, Ariana enjoys running and loves catfish! 🏃‍♀️🐟

Most importantly, jiu-jitsu has taught Ariana confidence—a skill that goes far beyond the mats and will serve her in everything she does.

Keep putting in the work, Ariana! We’re proud of your progress, your courage, and your commitment to becoming better every day! 👊🔥

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🥋 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 🙏

We want to give a special shoutout to Rashard Alomari & Fast Cash Deal for stepping up and sponsoring our Kids Competition Team! 🏆

Your support means more than just a sponsorship. You’re investing in our kids, their goals, their discipline, and their journey to become champions on and off the mat.

From all of us at Border Martial Arts Academy, our coaches, parents, and especially our competitors — THANK YOU! ❤️

Let’s continue building champions together! 🥇

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Thank you for believing in our team! 🙌

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🥋 PROUD DOESN’T EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE IT.

AGF tournament with an incredible group of kids and adult competitors, coaches, and supporters who showed up and gave it everything they had. 🏆

As coaches, our job isn’t just to teach Jiu-Jitsu. Our job is to push you outside your comfort zone, challenge you when things get hard, and help you become the best version of yourself.

We’re not just creating champions on the mat — we’re creating champions for life. 💪

Proud of every competitor who stepped up. Proud of every parent, teammate, and supporter who stood behind them. And proud of our coaches who continue to pour into this team.

This is Border. This is family. This is how champions are built.

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🥋 EMPOWERING KIDS WITH REAL-WORLD SKILLS!

Had an amazing time teaching a Self-Defense Seminar for a local homeschool group! We covered practical skills, awareness, confidence, boundaries, and what to do when faced with uncomfortable or dangerous situations.

Self-defense is about more than fighting—it’s about awareness, confidence, and knowing how to respond.

🏠 Homeschool groups, co-ops, schools, and organizations: we’d love to bring a self-defense seminar to your group!

📲 Message Coach Mo to schedule a seminar for your students or organization.

Give your kids the skills and confidence to protect themselves. 🥋

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🔥 Competition Team Athlete Spotlight 🔥

Meet Stryker Smalley, one of the dedicated athletes on the Border Martial Arts Academy Competition Team! 💪🥋

🥋 Age: 12
⬜⬜ Belt: Solid Grey
📅 Training: 4+ Years
🔥 Favorite Technique: Von Flue Choke & Armbar
🏅 Biggest Accomplishment: Winning a medal at Jiu-Jitsu Con
🎯 Goal: Continue progressing and reaching new levels in competition.

Stryker loves the challenge of competing and proving what hard work and determination can accomplish. He describes himself in three words: Committed. Technical. Loyal.

When he’s off the mats, you’ll find him fishing, hunting, or enjoying a steak and Caesar salad. 🎣🦌🥩

Jiu-jitsu has taught Stryker confidence, dedication, and the importance of being a positive role model for others. Those lessons extend far beyond competition and into everyday life.

We’re proud of your commitment and work ethic, Stryker! Keep leading by example and chasing greatness! 👊💙

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