About Lubbock Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Welcome to Lubbock Martial Arts Academy, your top choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing in Lubbock, TX. We offer expert training for all levels, from beginners to advanced, in a supportive community focused on skill, fitness, and self-defense.

Our Programs

Our academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, and Boxing. We combine technical instruction with dynamic sparring to build confidence and prepare you for MMA or real-world self-defense. No experience is needed—our instructors tailor lessons to your pace.

BJJ: Master grappling and submissions.
Muay Thai: Learn powerful strikes with kicks, elbows, and knees.
Boxing: Develop precision, speed, and power.

Why Train With Us?

Expert Coaches: Experienced instructors in BJJ, Muay Thai, and Boxing.
Community: A welcoming environment for all in Lubbock, TX.
Flexible Classes: Morning, evening, and Saturday open mat sessions.
Adopt A Cop BJJ: Free BJJ training for law enforcement up to Blue Belt.

Join Us in Lubbock, TX

Located in Lubbock, Texas, we’re here to help you achieve your martial arts goals, whether for MMA, self-defense, or fitness. Contact us for a free trial class and join our Lubbock Martial Arts Academy community today!

Meet the Instructors

John Kruce

Kids Instructor
John began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2005 and earned his black belt in 2015. With years of experience on the mat, he brings a wealth of knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm to our kids’ program. Outside of the academy, John is also a professional bass angler and fishing guide, sharing his passion for the outdoors with others just as he does with martial arts.
Fernando Mena

Instructor
Fernando is our assistant instructor. He is a TTU Alumni and an electrical engineer by trade. He has been training since 2015 and is currently a brown belt.
Austin Hughes (Zeus)

Instructor
Zeus is basically the CEO of Thunder. Sky boss. Thunder in one hand, lightning bolt in the other. A lover and a fighter. Main-character vibes, but will let you work. Also… knows judo.
Terrell DeLeon

Instructor
Terrell started his martial arts training in the Military. Terrell joined the Marine Corps in 2003 after high school. In 2006 he became a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor achieving the rank of black belt in 2008. To expand his knowledge, he began training Jiu Jitsu on his free time. And has trained at many different Jiu Jitsu academies and MMA gyms all over the country.
In 2013 Terrell was one of the founding members of the Texas Tech Jiu Jitsu Club. This where he first met and started training with, Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy founder, Roger Del Campo. Roger awarded Terrell his brown belt in November of 2024.
Daniel Hernandez

Instructor
Kasen Ballard

Kid’s Instructor
Liz Payne

Kid’s Instructor
Liz is a Blue Belt who steps onto the mat nearly every day. After two and a half years of training, she helps coach both the kids and adult classes at LJJA.
David Stegman

Affiliation
Lubbock Jiu-Jitsu Academy is affiliated with Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy , which is proudly run by 5th Degree Black Belt Professor David Stegman. David has over 35 years experience training martial arts and the last 29 years focused on Jiu-Jitsu.