3 Embers Grappling Academy

3 Embers Grappling Academy is a martial arts school located at 320 Industrial Blvd. Ste 206 in McKinney, Texas. The academy operates as an affiliate of Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, an approved adaptive veteran combat sports facility, and an official BJJ Globetrotters member dojo. Instruction is conducted by a dedicated coaching team where every class is led by a black belt who has completed comprehensive criminal background checks. The teaching staff includes Professor James Campbell, who began training in 2015 and holds a Sankyu brown belt in Judo, alongside Professor Matt Roberts, a black belt who also holds a black belt certification in Krav Maga. They are joined by third-degree black belt Professor Ela Zalo, a former member of the Croatian Olympic Weightlifting team, and seasoned martial artist Professor Steve Pharr. Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and youth starting at age five, alongside dedicated Judo instruction. The gym provides professionally cleaned and sanitized loaner gis for students trying their first kimono sessions. Interested community members and parents in McKinney can take advantage of a three-class trial offer.