Ages 13+
Traditional Karate
Stances, kata and controlled sparring that build balance, power and discipline.
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Train Your Body. Sharpen Your Mind.
Karate, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA for kids, teens and adults. Your first class is free, and no experience is needed.
Who we are
A Dojo Built on Respect, Grit and Good Coaching
SWP Martial Arts opened its doors in Springfield with one mat and a simple idea: anyone can learn to defend themselves and grow stronger when the teaching is patient and the standards stay high. Today we coach hundreds of students every week, from five-year-olds tying their first white belt to competitors chasing regional titles.
Certified Black Belts
Every class is led by a ranked, first-aid trained instructor.
Small Class Sizes
Fewer students per coach means more hands-on corrections.
Safe, Padded Floor
Competition-grade mats and clean gear in every session.
Flexible Schedule
Morning, evening and weekend classes six days a week.
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Styles We Teach
- Karate
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Kickboxing
- MMA
- Self-Defense
Our values
Every Class Starts With a Bow and Ends With Progress
Martial arts is more than kicks and punches. We teach focus, self-control and confidence that students carry into school, work and home.
Expert Instruction
Coaches with decades of combined teaching and competition experience guide every session.
Safe Training Floor
Shock-absorbing mats, sanitized gear and controlled sparring rules keep injuries rare.
Family Community
Parents and kids can train side by side, and our members cheer each other on at every grading.
Our programs
Find the Class That Fits Your Goals
Whether you want fitness, self-defense or a spot on the tournament podium, there is a path for you.
All levels
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn leverage, sweeps and submissions that let a smaller person control a bigger opponent.
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Ages 16+
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Punches, kicks, knees and elbows in high-energy rounds that burn serious calories.
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Ages 5–12
Kids Martial Arts
Fun, structured lessons that improve focus, listening skills and anti-bullying confidence.
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Ages 18+
Mixed Martial Arts
Striking, wrestling and ground fighting combined into one complete fight system.
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Women only
Women's Self-Defense
Practical escapes, strikes and awareness drills taught in a supportive setting.
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Your journey
From White Belt to Black Belt
Clear goals at every stage. Students test for their next rank when their coach sees they are ready, usually every three to six months.
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1
White
Basic stances, falls and etiquette
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2
Yellow
First combinations and blocks
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3
Orange
Footwork and light sparring
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4
Green
Counters and intermediate kata
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5
Blue
Takedowns and timing drills
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6
Brown
Advanced forms and mentoring
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7
Black
Mastery of the fundamentals
Membership plans
Choose Your SWP Membership
No hidden fees and no long contracts. Pause or cancel any time with 30 days' notice.
Little Warriors
Kids program for ages 5 to 12
$89/ monthly
What's included
- 2 kids classes per week
- Free uniform on sign-up
- Belt testing every term
- Monthly progress report
- Birthday party discount
*Sibling discount of 15% on each additional child.
Unlimited Adult
Our most popular plan for ages 13+
$149/ monthly
What's included
- Unlimited classes, all styles
- Open mat on weekends
- Free rank testing
- Access to strength area
- 10% off pro shop gear
*First class free. No joining fee this month.
Fight Team
For competitors and serious athletes
$219/ monthly
What's included
- Everything in Unlimited
- Competition sparring sessions
- 2 private lessons per month
- Tournament coaching & corner
- Nutrition & weight-cut plan
*Coach approval required after an assessment class.
Start Your Membership Today and Discover Your Strength
Join a community that trains hard, respects each other and celebrates every stripe earned. Try any class free this week.
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Class schedule
Weekly Timetable
Morning, evening and weekend options so training fits around school and work.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 6:30 AM | Muay Thai All levels | BJJ Fundamentals Beginner | Muay Thai All levels | BJJ Fundamentals Beginner | Conditioning All levels | Open Mat Members |
| 10:00 AM | — | Women's Self-Defense All levels | — | Women's Self-Defense All levels | — | Kids Karate Ages 5–8 |
| 4:30 PM | Kids Karate Ages 5–8 | Kids Karate Ages 9–12 | Kids Karate Ages 5–8 | Kids Karate Ages 9–12 | Kids Grappling Ages 6–12 | Kids Karate Ages 9–12 |
| 6:00 PM | Adult Karate All levels | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate | Adult Karate All levels | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate | MMA Advanced | — |
| 7:30 PM | Muay Thai Intermediate | MMA Advanced | Muay Thai Beginner | Fight Team Invite only | Sparring All levels | — |
Meet the coaches
Learn From Experienced Black Belts
Our instructors are background-checked, first-aid certified and passionate about teaching beginners.
5th Degree Black Belt Daniel Reyes
Head Instructor, KarateThirty years on the mat and a former national kata medalist who loves teaching first-timers.
Pro Fight Coach Marcus Hale
MMA & Muay Thai CoachFormer professional fighter who now corners our fight team and runs striking classes.
BJJ Black Belt Elena Park
Jiu-Jitsu & Self-DefenseLeads our grappling and women's programs with a calm, technical teaching style.
Student stories
What Our Members Say
★★★★★
My son was shy and struggled to focus at school. After six months of kids karate he stands taller, listens better and can't wait for every class.
★★★★★
I walked in at 42 having never thrown a punch. The coaches were patient, the members were welcoming and I've lost 30 pounds doing Muay Thai.
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The women's self-defense course gave me real skills and real confidence. I now train jiu-jitsu three times a week and love it.
★★★★★
I competed in my first MMA amateur bout this spring. Marcus had me ready for every round, and the whole fight team showed up to cheer.
★★★★★
Both of our daughters train here. The instructors know every child by name and the belt testing days feel like a family celebration.
★★★★★
Clean mats, friendly people and a timetable that fits around my shifts. Two years in and I just earned my brown belt.
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