About Me – Brandon Pfannenstiel, Head Coach: I’m Brandon Pfannenstiel, originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and the head coach of our new gym here in Fort Scott, Kansas. I’ve been training martial arts on and off for 20 years, focusing on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Striking. Over the years I’ve stepped on the mats and into the cage to compete in Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai. Those competitions taught me a lot about discipline, pressure, and what actually works when it counts. In early 2025 I was awarded my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt—a milestone that means a lot after years of hard work. I’m still a student of the arts and plan to keep training and learning alongside everyone who walks through our doors.  My goal with this gym is simple: create a place where people of all walks of life & levels can train hard, stay healthy, and get better every day—whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just find a supportive community. I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned from Omaha and the competition circuit to Fort Scott and help build something strong and create unity within the community, right here. Come train with us. Let’s get better together.

About the Gym:

The academy delivers comprehensive instruction in traditional Jiu Jitsu, Striking and Mixed Martial Arts, prioritizing safety, technical precision, and character development.

We teach traditional Jiu-Jitsu, Striking, and MMA right here in Fort Scott—safe, sharp technique, and building solid character the whole way. Our coaches have decades of real experience and stick to training methods that actually work. You’ll get stronger, more flexible, and mentally tougher without the fluff. Whether you’re a kid just starting out, an adult looking to get in shape, or someone chasing competition, we have programs that meet you where you’re at and help you keep moving forward. We do regular check-ins and give honest feedback so you can see the difference in your confidence, focus, and how you feel both on and off the mats. Hard work, good people, real results—that’s how we do it.