The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness

The Mat Martial Arts & Fitness provides self-defense training and functional conditioning at 2001 West New Hope Drive in Cedar Park, Texas. Established in 2014 by Alec Rains and his wife, the center serves practitioners across the Cedar Park and North Austin communities. Instruction is directed by Alec Rains, who began training in martial arts at age 5 under Chuck Norris and Pat Johnson and brings over 25 years of teaching experience. Rains holds formal ranks including a Level 3 Black Belt in Gozen Karate-Do, a second-degree black belt in JKA Shotokan Karate, and a second-degree black belt with the National Tang Soo Do Congress, alongside certifications as an ACE personal trainer and Spartan SGX coach. Academy programming includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, adult martial arts self-defense, Karate For Kids starting at age 3, and functional fitness conditioning incorporating resistance and aerobic circuits. Prospective practitioners can explore the academy through a two-week complimentary trial program.