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
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Roger del Campo
Head Instructor & Gym Owner
Roger has been a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner for 22 years. He received his black belt under 5th Degree Black Belt Professor David Stegman and is a recognized black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie & the JJGF (Jiu Jitsu Global Federation). He has been teaching for over 10 years and has opened his own gym under SJJA.
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Fernando Mena
Assistant Instructor
Fernando is our assistant instructor. He is a TTU Alumni and an electrical engineer by trade. He has spent the past 9 years training in Jiu-Jitsu and is currently at the rank of brown belt.
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Liz Payne
Kid’s Instructor
Liz is 16 and an assistant instructor in the kid’s homeschool program. She is a orange belt under WTXJJA & SJJA.
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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.
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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.
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