Sharpen Iron Academy

Sharpen Iron Academy “SIA” follows a martial arts family tradition started in 1925 focused on grappling and ground techniques, as 90% of all encounters move to the ground. The art promotes the concept that smaller and weaker people can successfully defend themselves against bigger, stronger, and heavier attackers. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced by an experienced grappler, using leverage and technique as an advantage. And for this reason, with the lack of striking, it is viewed as a great anti-bully program by school administrators. A few of the many benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu include:
Self-defense, Increased flexibility., Improved fitness, strength and general physical conditioning, Stress release and improved concentration, Increased self-confidence. We employ only the best instructors, world recognized athletes and champions to promote the art.
SIA Plano location has been named “Best Gym for Men” two years in a row, in Plano, Texas. We pride ourselves in being a close knit family of families. We welcome everyone to become a part of our tradition of a healthy lifestyle, with the most efficient self defense system at its center. We have members from the age of 3 and up.