Justin Belware
"Best decision we've ever made."
"The mental health benefits alone are worth it."
"It's way less intimidating than you'd think."
"No egos, just respect and support."
Vykyng Martial Arts Club
Formerly Zephyrhills BJJ | Forged On The Mat | Forged in 2024
Structured Training. Real Progress.
Veteran-owned martial arts academy in Zephyrhills, FL. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kosen Judo, Wrestling, and Striking for MMA in a coach-led environment built for families, beginners, and serious students.
- Beginner-Friendly
- Family-Friendly
- Veteran-Led
- Safety First
Veteran-Owned
Beginner-Friendly
Family-Friendly
Safety First
Coach-Led Classes
Step Up Direct-Pay Provider
Forged On The Mat
Built through discipline.
Proven through consistency.
The motto is simple: confidence, skill, and resilience are forged through honest work on the mat. VMAC gives students a structured room, steady coaching, and a team that helps them keep showing up.
Why VMAC
Stop guessing.
Start progressing.
Most martial arts schools teach techniques. At Vykyng Martial Arts Club, everything follows a structured progression.
Training moves from standing, to takedowns, to control, to submission. Students are not left guessing what to do next. They build real skill step by step with purpose.
Every class is coach-led and progression-based so students can improve with confidence. No experience needed. No getting in shape first. Just show up and start.
Fitness
Self-Defense
Confidence
Competition
Hobbyist Training
Personal Growth
Programs
Programs for every stage.
Kids, juniors, teens, adults, beginners, hobbyists, and competitors train through one organized academy system.
Ages 4 to 7
Kids Ages 4 to 7
Confidence, discipline, coordination, and age-appropriate grappling.
Ages 8 to 12
Juniors Ages 8 to 12
Structured grappling development for growing athletes.
Ages 13+
Teens & Adults
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, and Striking for all levels.
Gi, control, escapes, submissions
Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
The core of our system, taught through a clear progression.
Pressure, takedowns, scrambles
Wrestling & No-Gi
Dedicated wrestling and No-Gi development for control and confidence.
Fundamental striking development
Striking for MMA
Boxing, kicks, knees, clinch, and defensive basics that connect to grappling.
Community
More than a gym.
A team you can belong to.
People stay when the room feels safe, serious, and supportive. VMAC is built around mentorship, accountability, friendship, discipline, and steady progress.
Beginners are welcome. Parents can feel comfortable. Veterans and law enforcement are respected. Kids gain confidence. Adults find a place to train hard without ego.
Student Reviews
Trust built on the mat.
Real review excerpts from students and parents who train with the academy.
Fred Mastropasqua
"Perfect mix of discipline and fun."
"The curriculum is structured, thoughtful, and exactly what our kids needed."
Jose Pena
"Great training partners who feel like family."
"If you are waiting for the right time to start your journey, this is your sign."
Jonathan Arocho
"My only regret is not starting sooner."
Rachel Toliver
"All four of my grandchildren attend and are doing great."
Shauna Seckman
"He has made a lasting impact on our family."
Ryan Puentes
"Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve fitness and confidence in combative self-defense."
Nicole Beckley
"As a woman who enjoys BJJ, it can be hard to find a gym where you truly feel comfortable, but I absolutely found that here."
"The environment is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and the people are supportive."
Scott Marsden
"Great gym and awesome coaches."
"Zephyrhills BJJ breeds an atmosphere of hard work, dedication, and respect."
Coaches
Meet the coaches.
Real experience. Real instruction. Real results.
Academy Professor / Sensei
Coach Vykyng
American & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kosen & Kodokan Judo
Head Wrestling & Conditioning Coach
Coach Yetti
Wrestling & No-Gi
Head Striking Coach
Head Striking Coach
Coach Leigh
Striking & MMA
Veteran & Community Support
Veteran-owned.
Community-focused.
VMAC is proud to support veterans, law enforcement, families, and students who want disciplined training in a respectful culture.
Veteran-Owned
Adopt-A-Cop Affiliate Gym
Respectful Culture
Leadership Values
Step Up For Students
Step Up For Students approved.
Vykyng Martial Arts Club is an approved Step Up For Students Direct-Pay Provider. Eligible families can use scholarship funds toward tuition.
$155per student / month
The Academy Code
The Academy Code.
The runes are symbolic reminders of discipline, teaching, strength, direction, progress, growth, and legacy. The culture is grounded, not theatrical.
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TIWAZ
Discipline
We hold ourselves accountable, do what is right, and remain disciplined in our actions and decisions.
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ANSUZ
Teaching
We remain students of the art while helping others learn, improve, and grow.
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URUZ
Strength
We build physical strength, mental resilience, endurance, and the will to continue under pressure.
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RAIDHO
Direction
We move with purpose, follow the right path, and apply what we learn with intent.
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JERA
Progress
Progress is earned through consistency, patience, repetition, and long-term effort.
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INGWAZ
Growth
We strive for continual personal growth both on and off the mat.
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OTHALA
Legacy
We represent our academy, teammates, lineage, and community with honor while leaving things stronger for the next generation.
The Vykyng Sigil
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