Walk In a Student. Walk Out a Legend.
Martial arts classes for adults and kids at two Central Ohio gyms. No experience needed.
Everyone Has to Start Somewhere
Walking into a gym for the first time takes courage. You may wonder if you’re fit enough, if everyone else already knows what they’re doing, or if your child will fit in. At Immortal Martial Arts Center, we know every student has to start somewhere, and our coaches build every class around that.
Start where you are. Your coaches show you every step.
Watch your child gain confidence one class at a time.
The longer you wait, the bigger that first step feels. Start now and it’s part of your week by January.
What You Get From Day One
Confidence that carries over
Every class builds strength, fitness and the kind of confidence you take to work, school and home.
Real skills from real coaches
Whether you are learning your first technique or sharpening years of training, our coaches have done this at the highest level and meet you where you are.
A room that welcomes you
A clean, safe, positive gym where beginners, experienced students, kids and parents are all welcome and belong from the first class.
Led by UFC Veteran Matt Brown
“This isn’t about me. It’s about passing the torch.”
Matt Brown
Matt started training in 2004 and fought his way to the top of the UFC, with more finishes than any welterweight in UFC history. In 2018 he opened Immortal Martial Arts Center to pass on everything he learned. Today he and a team of top-level coaches teach adults and kids, from first-timers to experienced fighters, at two Central Ohio gyms.
UFC finishes, the most of any welterweight in UFC history
107 Google reviews, Lewis Center
23 Google reviews, Gahanna
“My son started taking ‘little warrior’ classes and he looooooves it!”
Anastasia E., Lewis Center parent, Google review
“Friendly staff that is super patient if you are a beginner. Plenty of pros if you need something more advanced!”
Jakim H., Google review
Three Steps From Student to Legend
Pick Your Trial
Choose a class for you or your child and the gym that’s closest. Fill out the short form and you’re in.
Come to Your First Class
Come as you are. Our coaches show you every step, whether you’re brand new or have trained before.
Commit to Legendhood
Make it real. Train through your trial, and if it feels right, enroll within 72 hours of your second class to save $100.
Train the Rest of 2026 for $99
The Holiday Trial Special: two classes a week through December 31, a free Immortal T-shirt, and your membership payments start in the new year.
The $99 Holiday Trial ends December 31.
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- Two classes a week through December 31.
- A free Immortal T-shirt with your trial.
- Enroll within 72 hours of your second class to save $100.
★★★★★
4.9 stars from 107 Google reviews at Lewis Center
4.8 stars from 23 Google reviews at Gahanna
“Today was my first day. I absolutely loved the class. It was hard but very educational.”
Jonathan J., Google review
Classes for Adults and Kids
Use leverage and technique to control a bigger opponent.
The art of eight limbs, with strikes, clinch work and conditioning.
Throws and sweeps that turn an opponent’s strength against them.
Striking and grappling together for full-body fitness and practical skills.
Discipline, focus and coordination, with games and fun. 45-minute classes.
Grappling that builds self-control and perseverance.
High-energy striking that builds strength and confidence.
Quick movement and leverage, taught in a safe, supportive setting.
Two Gyms in Central Ohio
Questions Before Your First Class
Do I need any experience?
No. Our classes welcome complete beginners, and our coaches show you every step. Experienced students train here too, so you start where you are.
Is it safe for beginners and kids?
Safety comes first. Classes are structured and led by experienced coaches in a clean, safe and positive gym, and our kids’ classes are built for each age group.
What happens at my first class?
Check in at the front desk and ask for help when you arrive. We’ll introduce you to the coaches and show you around.
What should I wear?
Shorts and a T-shirt are fine for all kids and adult classes, and rash guards and spats work too. Bring sandals, crocs or other footwear that’s easy to slip on and off: footwear is required off the mats, and you train barefoot on them. For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Judo, bring your gi if you have one. We sell quality gis at fair prices, or let us know ahead of time and we’ll have a loaner ready.
What equipment should I bring?
Bring gloves, shin guards or a mouth guard if you have them. We sell kids’ 8oz and adult 16oz gloves and shin guards in all sizes, and we have loaner gloves and shin guards on a first-come, first-served basis.
How long are the classes?
Lil Warriors classes are 45 minutes. Warrior Kids classes are 1 hour unless noted. Most adult classes run 1 to 1.5 hours. Check the schedule, or call or text us with any questions.
What ages do you teach?
Lil Warriors is for ages 4 to 6. Warrior Kids Judo starts at age 4, and Warrior Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai start at age 7. Teens under 16 train in the kids’ classes.