The Martial Arts Laboratory

“It’s More Than Training—It’s Family. Professor Don Turnage has built an atmosphere of connection at The Martial Arts Lab. I train with the adults, while my 10-, 7-, and 4-year-olds participate in the kids’ classes. When you miss a session, teammates reach out, checking in like family. The training here instills both humility and the ability to defend yourself when necessary. My kids have not only improved their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills but have also developed leadership qualities they might never have discovered without this intense, structured training. This past summer, my son faced bullying at the Boys & Girls Club. It didn’t last long—he stood up for himself, defended himself, and gained the confidence to handle the situation. While no parent wants their child to face such challenges, the reality is that they do happen. That’s why it’s crucial to put them in environments where they’re trained to be both lethal and humble. Thank you, Martial Arts Lab, for the training, discipline, and family you’ve created!”

“We love the Lab!! We love Coach Don!! Our daughter began a little over 2 months ago and we have seen so much growth in her confidence and ability in such a small time. She has always been very timid and cautious but now you'd never know. Coach Don does a fantastic job building relationships with each kid giving them the confidence to take risks, push their limits, and celebrate their growth. I'm so thankful we landed here!! It truly has such a family-feel that anyone would feel comfortable trying it out.”

“The best decision I made this year was calling Don and joining the gym. I looked around for months until I finally pulled the trigger. This was exactly the community I was looking for. It’s not your typical franchise gym. It’s a gym that actually cares about its students. If you are scared or nervous to try it out don’t be. Your first day you will realize how great everyone is no matter their belt or experience. I was always worried that people wouldn’t want to roll with me because I was new. Quickly realized that was the opposite. People are constantly asking you if you want to partner up. Not only do you get coaching from Don, Nick, or Nathan but also the students. It’s more than a gym it’s a family. I started in January and got addicted fast, I just competed in my first competition. If you read this far just call Don and come join”

“This place is amazing. Don is an exceptional coach and human being. My kid started here around an year ago when he was 5 and he loves this place ever since. It might sound little hypothetical but there's no other place on the planet to learn martial arts better than The Martial Arts Laboratory (it's true! at least for my kid 😅)”

“I love it! My son loves it, some days more than others but I would definitely recommend. Coach Don is great and he is always a great motivator for the kids! Honestly nothing bad to say at all.”