Self-Defense & Martial Arts Classes in Fort Worth
If you want to feel safer, stronger, and more confident in your everyday life — you’re in the right place. - 200+ Five Star Reviews
Welcome to Fort Worth Combatives, a martial arts and self-defense school in Fort Worth offering practical training for beginners and experienced students alike. Our programs include Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Women Empowered®, Sport and Combat Sambo, ALIVE!™ Combatives, along with firearms, first aid, and trauma training.
Our approach combines proven martial arts with practical self defense and realistic training methods. Whether your goal is learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, developing practical self-defense skills, getting into a combat sport, or simply becoming more confident and capable, we'll help you find the right place to start.
Fort Worth Combatives is led by husband-and-wife team Robert and Jennifer Klenka, each with more than 20 years of martial arts experience, along with an experienced instructor team that includes multiple-time Pan-American and U.S. National Sambo Champion Taylor Weber.
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Our Programs
Beginner
Jiu-Jitsu
Our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals classes teach the official Gracie Combatives® curriculum, a structured 36-technique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense program designed specifically for beginners. Each class develops practical standing and ground skills through easy-to-follow drills in a safe, cooperative environment. No previous Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts experience is required, and new students can start at any time. Learn More.
Women
Self-Defense
Women Empowered®, is our women-only Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense program designed to help women develop practical skills for common real-world situations. The structured 15-lesson curriculum uses leverage, timing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles rather than strength, making it accessible to beginners of all ages and fitness levels. New students can start at any time, and no previous martial arts experience is required. Learn More.
Sambo
Our Sport and Combat Sambo classes combine the throws and takedowns of judo and wrestling with fast-paced ground fighting and submissions. Combat Sambo expands the training to include punches, kicks, knees, and other striking techniques, creating a martial art that blends grappling and striking in both standing and ground situations. Classes are beginner-friendly while also providing experienced BJJ, Judo, wrestling, and MMA students an opportunity to develop their skills in a different combat sport. Learn More.
Kids Sambo
Kids Sport Sambo is a fun and dynamic martial art that blends the best of judo and wrestling to help children build strength, confidence, and discipline. Students learn safe takedowns, throws, and ground-control techniques through structured drills and age-appropriate games all in a positive environment that promotes respect and teamwork.Learn More.
Knife Fighting
In ALIVE!™ Combatives is our reality-based self-defense and weapons training program with a focus on practical knife skills, defensive weapon access, and empty-hand techniques. Students develop timing, distance, movement, and decision-making through progressive drills and realistic resistance rather than relying only on cooperative techniques. No previous martial arts or weapons-training experience is required to get started. Learn More
Monthly
Events
In addition to our regular martial arts and self-defense classes, Fort Worth Combatives hosts monthly seminars and specialty training in self-defense, firearms, first aid, and trauma care. Upcoming events include CPR, AED, and Stop The Bleed, Civilian Trauma, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Women's Personal Defense Workshops, and other specialty courses. Many programs are also available as private training for businesses, schools, churches, clubs, and other organizations throughout the Fort Worth area. Learn More
Upcoming Events
Fort Worth Combatives hosts regular martial arts, self-defense, and medical training events throughout the year, including ALIVE! Combatives workshops, women’s self-defense seminars, Stop the Bleed and civilian trauma courses, TECC training, and other specialty events. We also provide private training for businesses, schools, churches, clubs, and other organizations throughout the Fort Worth and Dallas area.
Our medical training includes First Aid, CPR & AED, Stop the Bleed, civilian trauma, and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), with courses taught by experienced instructors and nationally and state-certified EMTs. Fort Worth Combatives is also a Tactical Medical Solutions® Associate Training Center and a Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) recognized educational partner. Host a Private Training Event.
Upcoming Seminars and Events for 2026
- Sambo Nation Nationals - October 10th 2026
- FREE Women Self Defense Seminar - October 17th 2026 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - October 24th 2026 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- TECC with Force on Force - October 25th 2026 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- SWE Annual Conference - November 5-7th 2026 - Boston, MA
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - November 21st 2026 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - December 19th 2026 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
Upcoming Seminars and Events for 2027
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - January 23rd 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- TECC with Force on Force - January 24th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - February 27th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - March 20th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- TECC with Force on Force - March 21th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - April 24th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - May 22nd 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- TECC with Force on Force - May 23rd 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
- Civilian Trauma Medical - Stop The Bleed - June 26th 2027 - Fort Worth, Texas - Register Now!
More Than a Martial Arts School
Fort Worth Combatives offers more than regular martial arts classes. Our instructors provide practical self-defense, firearms, first aid, and trauma training for individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations throughout the Fort Worth area.
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