A Proven Franchise for Established Martial Arts Schools

If you're running an independent dojo and want to know what joining a larger system could look like — without pressure or obligation — this page is for you.

Who This Is For?

Independent vs. Converting

TXBBA Franchisee Testimonial

"Being apart of TXBBA is like no other. It's a second family. I can ask anyone from the team a question or for help and they are right there to give guidance. Never in my wildest dreams did I think my family and could open our own successful martial arts school. With the help of the TXBBA team we have."

One of Jessica’s favorite things about teaching mixed martial arts is helping people achieve things they didn’t think they could. She loves teaching people new things and helping them hone their skills. Her teaching method uses a balance that pushes students while praising them for putting in the work.

- JESSICA JOHNSON, Karate, Fitness Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu SAGINAW, TX

Is a Franchise Conversion Right for Your School? Let's Find Out.

By scheduling this call, you acknowledge that this conversation explores a franchise opportunity and conversion pathway with Texas Black Belt Academy (TXBBA) that may be suitable for established martial arts school owners. This opportunity requires a significant financial investment with risks and no guarantee of success or profitability—full details, including estimated initial investment, are provided in Items 5–7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This is not an offer to sell a franchise; an offer can only be made by providing you with our current FDD at least 14 calendar days before any agreement or payment. You will receive our current FDD automatically if we proceed to a serious discussion. Any references to financial performance (if made) are based solely on Item 19 of our FDD; actual results vary widely and past performance does not indicate future results. We strongly recommend consulting independent legal and financial advisors before proceeding. This opportunity is available only where registered or exempt under applicable laws.

What Makes TX Black Belt Academy the Best Franchise Opportunity?

At Texas Black Belt Academy, we don’t just help you open a martial arts school—we equip you with everything needed to build a profitable, sustainable business.

Proven Model Decades of experience have shaped a streamlined system focused on high student retention, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

Ideal for Existing School Owners Perfect for established martial arts school owners ready to scale faster—keep your culture while gaining proven systems, stronger marketing, and higher valuation potential.

Complete Training & Support Our intensive training and ongoing guidance cover every aspect of operations, from classes and staff management to marketing and finances.

Effective Marketing Fill your classes faster with ready-to-use local campaigns, digital tools, and proven strategies for attracting and retaining students.

Exclusive Territories Secure a protected area with no internal competition from other TXBBA locations.

Programs Offered by TX Black Belt Academy

TX Black Belt Academy franchises are designed to meet the diverse needs of their communities. Each martial arts school offers programs for all ages and skill levels, ensuring broad appeal and long-term success.

Kids’ Martial Arts Classes: Build confidence, focus, and discipline in children aged 4-12.
Teen and Adult Martial Arts Programs: Promote fitness, self-defense, and personal development.
After-School Programs: Provide a safe and enriching environment for kids after school.
Summer Camps: Engage children with exciting martial arts activities during school breaks.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission techniques, emphasizing leverage and technique to overcome opponents.

Karate

Karate is a traditional martial art that emphasizes striking techniques, including punches, kicks, and knee strikes, along with defensive movements and disciplined training.

Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a combat sport that blends elements of traditional boxing with powerful kicking techniques, focusing on striking and defensive footwork.

MMA

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including striking, grappling, and submissions, for a versatile and dynamic form of fighting.

This represents the average gross sales revenue for TX Black Belt Academy locations that were open and operating for the entire fiscal year 2022. Information presented is a subset, please refer to Item 19 of the 2022 TX Black Belt Academy disclosure document, as amended (the “FDD”) for the entire financial performance representations disclosure. ** “Gross Sales,” as used in the FDD, means the dollar aggregate of: (1) the sales price of all products, services, memberships, merchandise, and other items sold, and the charges for all services the franchisee performed, whether made for cash, on credit or otherwise, without reserve or deduction for inability or failure to collect, including sales and services (A) originating at the franchised business premises even if delivery or performance is made offsite from the franchised business premises, (B) placed by mail, facsimile, telephone, the internet and similar means if received or filled at or from the franchised business premises, and (C) that franchisees, in the normal and customary course of its operations, would credit or attribute to the operation of the franchised business; and (2) all monies, trade value or other things of value that franchisees received from franchised business operations at, in, or from the franchised business premises that are not expressly excluded from Gross Sales. Gross Sales does not reflect royalty, advertising, and other fees paid to franchisor, nor does it reflect cost of goods, payroll, and other costs related to operating the franchised business.