Students training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on blue and gray mats at Sonic

Train with purpose.
Grow together.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA taught with skill, humility, and respect—for children, adults, first-timers, and competitors.

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Since 2017 Locally owned in Franklin

Ages 3+ Programs for kids and adults

First class free Meet the team before joining

1,000+ sq. ft. Fuji mats and wall pads

Find your place on the mat

Start where you are.

You don’t need to be in shape, know how to fight, or own special gear. Pick the program that fits your goals and we’ll handle the rest.

Ages 14+

Adult Jiu-Jitsu

Build practical skill, strength, and confidence through Gi and No-Gi training for every experience level.

No experience necessary
Gi and No-Gi instruction
Spar at your own pace

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Ages 3–13

Youth BJJ & Wrestling

Positive, structured coaching that develops coordination, resilience, discipline, and real confidence.

Patient, structured coaching
Confidence through progress
BJJ and wrestling skills

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Ages 15+

MMA & Striking

Develop well-rounded striking and grappling skills in a controlled, technical training environment.

Technical striking practice
Well-rounded MMA skills
Controlled training pace

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Ages 14+

Women’s Classes

Focused BJJ and striking sessions designed to help women build skill, comfort, and confidence together.

Women’s BJJ and striking
Beginner-friendly coaching
Train and grow together

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More room to grow

Now training in our expanded Franklin facility.

Classes are running at 767A Allegheny Boulevard in the former True Value space.

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1,000+ sq. ft.Fuji mats and wall pads
20-foot cageMMA cage with catwalk
Dedicated recoveryTherapy and wellness room
Family readyChanging rooms and kids’ space

From the competition floor

Proof lives beyond the practice room.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

There is no strength without unity.

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One team · Every goal

Train hard.
Stay humble.

Serious coaching. Supportive room.

You’ll be challenged. You won’t be on your own.

Some members compete. Many train for fitness, confidence, stress relief, or self-defense. Whatever brings you through the door, our job is to meet you at your level and help you improve.

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Your first night

Know what to expect.

Trying martial arts can feel like a big step. We make the first one simple.

1
Wear workout clothes
Gym shorts and a fitted T-shirt or compression shirt work well. No shoes on the mats.
2
Learn the fundamentals
A coach will guide you through beginner movements and techniques.
3
Move at your pace
Live sparring is optional on your first night. You will never be pressured.

Black belt Ben Quigley receiving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Led by experience

Meet Ben “Sonic” Quigley.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, two-time MMA champion, and Sonic’s head coach.

Ben began training under Dan “PA Hitman” Swift in 2008 and started assisting with classes the following year. After earning XFS featherweight and bantamweight championships, he opened Sonic in 2017.

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Ready when you are