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2025 Best of Georgia Winner · Augusta, GA

Train like a fighter.
Grow like family.

A family-run fight gym in Augusta offering MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults.

Claim your 3 free classes What we train

UFC fight announcement: Faglier versus Mahjoub, heavyweight bout, October 17 (opens in new window)

Big news · UFC debut

Joel Faglier makes his UFC debut

Rogers Place · Edmonton, Alberta

Joel “The Sniper” Faglier grew up on these mats. Now the Cross Creek wrestling alum and Faglier's coach takes his undefeated record into the Octagon. He faces Javad Mahjoub in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott. The prelims start at 6:00 PM Eastern and the main card at 8:00 PM.

Joel went 8–0 as an amateur and is 6–0 as a pro, with five finishes. His most recent win was a unanimous decision over UFC veteran Cody East at Fury FC 116. Let's show him the whole Faglier's family is behind him.

Pro record
6–0
Amateur record
8–0
Pro wins
2 TKO · 3 Sub
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Run by one family. Built for yours.

Augusta's family fight gym for over twenty years.

What started as Faglier's Kempo Karate School has grown into one of the CSRA's most respected mixed martial arts gyms — founded on Christian principles by Jason Faglier Sr. and still run, mat to front desk, by the Faglier family. Walk through our doors and you're not a membership number. You're family.

20+
Years training Augusta
5
Disciplines under one roof
5.0
Rated by our students
1
UFC fighter got his start here

Five disciplines.
One complete MMA program.

Striking, grappling and complete MMA training, grounded in our Kempo roots. Every class meets you where you are, whether you're brand new or preparing to compete.

  • 01 Mixed Martial Arts A complete blend of striking, wrestling and submissions for recreational and competitive athletes.
  • 02 Kickboxing / Muay Thai Hands, elbows, knees and kicks paired with serious conditioning and practical striking skills.
  • 03 Gi / No-Gi BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, focused on leverage, control and submissions.
  • 04 Wrestling Takedowns, control and conditioning that build a strong foundation for grappling and MMA.
  • 05 Kempo The traditional martial art at the foundation of Faglier's MMA and its coaching lineage.

A class for every age & goal.

Two young Faglier's MMA students holding trophies at a National Fighting Championship event Young student in blue shorts holding a trophy beside a coach Young student in a pink Faglier's MMA shirt holding a trophy beside a coach
Kids & Teens

Confidence that starts on the mat

Focus, respect and toughness wrapped in one fun, high-energy daily class for ages 4–15. Every student builds skills at their level and the kind of confidence that follows them to school and beyond.

  • Kids class — ages 4–15
  • One kids class each weekday, with a different focus each day
Faglier's teens and adults together on the mat with their tournament medals
Teens & Adults

Get in the best shape of your life

Learn to defend yourself while you train harder than you ever have. Our all-levels adult classes blend striking and grappling — no experience or fitness base required. Come as you are; leave better than you came in.

  • All-levels striking & grappling
  • Optional path to the competition fight team

Why train with us

More than fighting. Every class is built to grow the whole person — on the mat and off it.

  • 01Discipline
  • 02Respect
  • 03Strength
  • 04Confidence
  • 05Self-Defense
  • 06Fitness
  • 07Character
  • 08Positive Team Environment

Where it started

The gym that started UFC's Malcolm "The Machine" Wellmaker

Augusta's own Malcolm Wellmaker first stepped onto our mats with no combat-sports background — and from that start built a career all the way to the UFC. He's since taken his pro camp to a major fight team, but his mixed martial arts journey began right here. The same coaching and fight family that helped launch a UFC fighter is ready for you.

Every fighter starts somewhere. Yours could start here.

UFC

Bantamweight

Augusta

Where he got his start

Malcolm Wellmaker flexing on the official scale at a UFC weigh-in

The Faglier family

Decades of martial arts and professional fight experience, all grounded in the family-first culture the gym was built on.

Jason Faglier Sr.

Coach

  • Founded the gym in 1999
  • Black belt in Chinese Kempo
  • Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Muay Thai fighter and coach
  • Former professional fighter
  • 3-time Sando champion

Joel Faglier

Coach

  • Black belt in Chinese Kempo
  • Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Undefeated 6–0 professional heavyweight, making his UFC debut October 17, 2026
  • Current USA Beach Wrestling World Team member
  • ASJL national champion
  • Undefeated amateur record with 3 titles
  • NAIA national qualifier

Jason Faglier Jr.

Coach

  • Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu
  • Current professional fighter

Upcoming events

Watch the fights together, join us at the gym and cheer on the Faglier's family.

Joel's UFC debut watch party

Joel Faglier UFC debut watch party flyer for October 17 at 5 PM at The Pizza Joint (opens in new window)

The Pizza Joint

Join the Faglier's family for pizza and fight night as Joel “The Sniper” Faglier steps into the Octagon for the first time. Wear your Sniper or Faglier's gear and help us show Joel our support.

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Joel Faglier wearing his gold medal from the 2026 Carolina Beach Nationals (opens in new window)

Recent achievement · Team USA

Joel Faglier places 11th among the world’s best

– · Katerini, Greece

Joel placed 11th in the Senior Men over 90 kg division at the 2026 Beach Wrestling World Championships, competing against top athletes from around the world. He proudly represented Team USA, Backyard Bullies and the Faglier's fight family.

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Weekly classes

Class schedule

Find your class, then choose the day and time that works for you.

Ages 4–15 · 5:00–6:00 PM

Kids Classes

Mon & Wed
Karate Kickboxing
Tue & Thu
BJJ
Friday
MMA

Mixed Martial Arts

MMA

Mon & Wed
Morning · 6:30–7:30 AMEvening · 7:15–8:30 PM

Striking

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Tue & Thu
Morning · 6:30–7:30 AMEvening · 7:15–8:30 PM

Grappling

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

No-Gi · Mon & Wed
6:00–7:15 PM
Gi BJJ · Tue & Thu
6:00–7:15 PM

All Disciplines

Open Mat

Friday
6:30–8:00 PM

Competition Team

Weekend

Invite only
Sparring · Saturday
3:00 PM
Conditioning · Sunday
3:00 PM

Please arrive a few minutes early before your first class so a coach can help you get started.

Membership

Choose your membership by the number of disciplines you train. Required starter gear is purchased separately.

New Student Offer

Your first 3 classes are free

Try the gym, meet the coaches and find the right class before choosing a membership.

Claim 3 free classes

  • 1 Discipline

    $100/mo

    Choose any one scheduled program. Starter equipment is separate.*

  • 2 Disciplines

    $125/mo

    Combine any two scheduled programs. Starter equipment is separate.*

  • 3 Disciplines

    $150/mo

    Train across any three scheduled programs. Starter equipment is separate.*

  • Unlimited Classes

    $200/mo

    Every scheduled class, every discipline, all week.

  • Family Price Cap

    $350/mo

    The maximum monthly membership price for a family.

  • Open Mat / Drop-In

    $20/session

    Join an open-mat session without a monthly membership.

  • Karate Starter Gear · Gi

    $45 kids

    One-time starter gi pricing for kids' karate training.

  • BJJ Starter Gear · Gi

    $115 kids

    $160 adults

    One-time starter gi pricing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

* Required starter equipment for Gi BJJ and kids karate is purchased separately from monthly membership. Please confirm current rates before enrolling. U.S. military appreciation and sibling discounts are available; ask an administrator for details.

Before your first class

Are the first 3 classes really free?

Yes. New students can attend their first three classes free before choosing a membership.

Do I need any experience?

None at all. Most of our students walk in with zero background. Every class has options for total beginners, and our coaches look after you from your very first minute on the mat.

Do I need to be in shape?

No. You don't need to get in shape before you start — training is how you get there. Begin at your own pace, take breaks when you need them and build your strength, stamina and confidence one class at a time.

How old does my child need to be?

Our kids classes welcome ages 4–15, with a different training focus throughout the week.

What should I wear and bring?

Comfortable workout clothes and a water bottle are perfect for your first class. We'll guide you on any gear you need as you keep training.

Do I have to fight or compete?

Never. Plenty of our students train purely for fitness, confidence and self-defense. Competing is an option for those who want it — including a path to our fight team — but it's entirely up to you.

How do I get started?

Message us on Facebook or Instagram, email us, or give us a call. Tell us a little about who's training and your goals, and we'll get you booked into a class.

Be part of the family

Your first 3 classes are free

Stop in during class hours, or reach out and we'll set you up. We can't wait to meet you on the mat.

Location
266 Bobby Jones Expressway, Suite 19
Augusta, GA 30907Use the rear entrance.
Phone Numbers
Primary: (762) 383-9551 Secondary: (706) 726-9068
Class Hours
Morning, evening & weekend sessions — see schedule
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