Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai Academy

My son started Muay Thai at Evolve and has had such a great experience. He is 13 and brand new to martial arts. The studio is open, inviting, clean and fresh. The other students were kind and welcoming. He is excited to go back and can't wait for his next practice. The instructors are patient and engaging with the new students as well as the experienced ones. Coach Todd really took the time to make sure everyone was getting the instruction and attention they needed. I am actually planning on joining myself and using this as an opportunity to keep myself in shape AND spend time with my son!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this gym! From day 1, we were welcomed by incredible mentors, skilled coaches, and truly exceptional Jiu-Jitsu professors. I originally brought my teen daughter here, hoping she’d build confidence and learn something new and she absolutely loves it. The transformation has been amazing to watch. I decided to join as well to support her, and now I’m completely addicted! It’s honestly one of the best decisions we’ve made. The workouts are challenging and build strength, confidence, discipline, and real technique. Every class is progress! What really sets this place apart is the community. Everyone is so supportive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in your growth. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, you feel comfortable, welcomed, and part of something special. Evolve has the best community, the best coaches, the best energy. So grateful this mom and daughter duo joined! 🥋💪

My teen and I joined Evolve after researching different places in the area and the team/experience has been amazing. Coach Todd and his instructors, especially Coach Wesley and Larissa for Muy Thai, help take you to push your own limits, and get fit while building strength and confidence. My teen loves going under the coaches instruction. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get in shape, build confidence, all in a team/family atmosphere with ongoing support. The skills you will build here and share with your family go far beyond the mat. Highly recommend!!

Clean and courteous. A colleague and I were in town for a sales meeting. Gaming never rolled together we thought it would be fun to go to an early morning BJJ class with Coach Todd. He taught a new pass I look forward to taking back to my local school. And we ended with a little rolling. Exactly what we were looking for!

I knew I wanted to try Jiu Jitsu ever since my (then 5-year-old) daughter took her first class. She instantly fell in love with it, thanks to Professor Todd and Coach Michelle. It’s been a little over a month since I joined Evolve, and I can’t describe how much I enjoy it! I’m not gonna lie—coming to the first class was intimidating—but the community is so welcoming and supportive that those nerves quickly disappear, and you just start having fun. I joined Evolve with two other moms, and we’ve since met even more wonderful women who’ve been part of this journey much longer. It’s no longer just about learning self-defense or staying active—it’s about community, connection, friendship, and, for me personally, mental health and stability. If you’re still questioning whether to join, just sign up for a free trial class—you won’t regret it!