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Integrated Fighting Arts Academy
Master multiple martial arts disciplines in a supportive, expert-led community.
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Master multiple martial arts disciplines in a supportive, expert-led community.
Integrated Fighting Arts Academy (IFA) in Austin offers comprehensive martial arts training under the guidance of Coach Frank Benn, a highly experienced instructor with decades of expertise. The academy provides a unique blend of striking, grappling, and weapon-based disciplines including boxing, Muay Thai, Filipino Kali, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and combat conditioning. Known for its rigorous, technique-focused approach and welcoming community, IFA caters to all skill levels—from beginners seeking fitness and confidence to serious fighters honing their craft. The supportive environment emphasizes respect, safety, and personalized growth, making it a standout destination for martial arts enthusiasts in Texas.
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Striking-focused training that teaches proper technique, footwork, and conditioning for fitness and combat.
Learn traditional Filipino martial arts with sticks and blades, emphasizing practical self-defense and weapon skills.
Grappling classes that cover ground techniques, submissions, and takedowns in a safe, respectful environment.
Specialized sessions for women to build confidence, self-defense skills, and fitness in a supportive group setting.
High-intensity workouts designed to improve strength, endurance, and overall athletic performance for fighters.
Integrated programs combining striking, grappling, and weaponry for a well-rounded martial arts education.
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Overall rating
Carolina Escamilla
Good for wrestling foundations and for those looking for a small gym to get started and lose some weight. Not good for grappling /BJJ training which is OK up to around blue belt. I had to re-learn many BJJ techniques, after switching academies closer to work. But is perfect for those who just want to exercise and hang out!
Lisa Hess
I recommend Coach Frank Benn at Integrated Fighting Arts as the absolute best teacher for learning how to fight. He is not only an expert at the fighting arts, he genuinely cares about all his students. Coach takes the time to give context around what he is teaching and real life examples of fights to help students increase situational awareness. I am grateful for his teaching and recommend this school highly to anyone who wants to learn how to protect themselves.
Jenna Hogan
Coach Frank is an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled instructor who truly excels in all aspects of mixed martial arts. He has created an environment that is not only focused on technique but also fosters respect, kindness, and a sense of community. The gym has become a place where I feel both challenged and supported and I am very happy.
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I studied Filipino martial arts for 3 years as a teenager. I have learned more at this school in 6 months than I did in three years back then. The quality of knowledge Coach Frank has is difficult for me to find the right words for. He has been studying Filipino martial arts for 40 years and has a level of understanding to the point where it is almost just in his DNA, and an additional benefit is that the discipline I have learned under coach Frank has had a positive influence on the other aspects of my life from weight loss to my work performance.
Christian Murphy
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