Cedar Park / Leander, Texas
REAL-WORLD COMBAT TRAINING
Not a game. Not a sport. Train for the fight that finds you with practical self defense, weapons work, and a complete combat system.
Memberships and Drop in Rates Available. No pressure. Just real training.
Why Texas Combat?
Texas Combat is a complete combat readiness system. Every class is built around real situations, not points or trophies, so you leave the mat more capable in the real world.
Reality Based Training
Techniques are tested under pressure with live resistance, scenario work, and clear objectives. If it does not work under stress, we do not teach it.
Complete Combat System
Stand up, clinch, takedowns, ground control, striking, weapons and trauma response — one curriculum that prepares you across the full fight, not just one range.
Mindset and Discipline
You will build calm under pressure, respect on and off the mat, and a habit of showing up ready to work. Strength without ego. Capability without chaos.
Training Programs
Start with our core classes, then expand into weapons, trauma, and tactical training as you progress.
Adult Combat Training
Now Enrolling
Full-spectrum self defense for adults. Striking, clinch, takedowns, ground control and submissions built for real violence, not points.
- Beginner-friendly fundamentals
- Pressure-tested drills and sparring
- Clear belt progress and structure
Kids & Youth Foundations
Now Enrolling
Age-appropriate self defense and discipline. We help kids build confidence, awareness, and respect on and off the mat.
- Safe, structured classes by age
- Focus, discipline and resilience
- Practical skills for real situations
Women’s Only Combatives
Now Enrolling
A focused environment for women to build real-world self defense skills, situational awareness, and confident movement without ego or intimidation.
- Women-led or women-focused training blocks
- Defenses against common real-world attacks
- Supportive community and clear progression
Weapons & Knife Fighting
Stick, knife and improvised weapons training that connects directly to your empty-hand skills and the types of violence you are most likely to face in the real world.
- Fundamentals of edged and impact weapons
- Control, disarms and retention
- Filipino Arnis concepts and scenario drills
LEO / Military Tactical
Private and small-group training built for law enforcement and military: control, apprehension and lethal-force scenarios under realistic constraints.
- Arrest and control applications
- Weapons integration and retention
- Scenario work for high-stress calls
Head Instructor
Coach Vlady
With over 45 years of martial arts experience, Coach Manuel “Vlady” Ruiz Fuentes is a lifelong practitioner and teacher of realistic, practical combat systems.
He holds black belts in Kung Fu, Sikaran, Arnis, Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Jishin Do Jiu Jitsu, Bissett Jiu Jitsu, Ronin Tai Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is a certified Muay Thai instructor.
A former Self-Defense Instructor for Canadian Military and Air Force personnel, and Band Police Officer in Cree Nation, Norway House, Coach Vlady has spent decades refining a self-defense system built on efficiency, mindset, and control.
At Texas Combat in Leander, he teaches real-world self-defense for adults and professionals — focusing on practical techniques, composure under pressure, and true confidence.
Train Hard. Stay Ready.
Experience 30 Days of Real Combat Training — Free
Get a full month on the mat to see how Texas Combat trains you for real-world violence – not just workouts or point fighting.
- Unlimited classes for 30 days
- Beginner-friendly coaching and clear progress
- No contracts, no pressure – just real training
Claim your pass now. Decide at the end of your trial if you want to continue.