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AKA Texas American Kickboxing Academy San Antonio Brazilian JiuJitsu, Kickboxing, MMA Instructor: Bobby Southworth

American Kickboxing Academy Texas, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), BJJ (Brazilian JiuJitsu), Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Boxing, Wrestling, Submission Grappling school, gym, training center in San Antonio, Texas.

09/04/2026

Riddle me this, Batman… 🦇🥋

We’re on the ground.
We’re trying to choke our friends. 😅
We voluntarily come back and do it again tomorrow.
And somehow… we call this FUN.

What are we doing?

Jiu Jitsu, of course. 🤙🏽

Just another day of rolling with the team at AKA San Antonio. Learn. Roll. Tap. Reset. Repeat.

The videos give you a glimpse… but you’ve gotta get on the mats to understand it.

09/02/2026

Can you learn Jiu Jitsu from Instagram? 🤔

About as well as you can learn to swim without getting wet. 😂🥋

Sure, we’ll show you tidbits. You’ll see techniques, drills, rolls and Professor Bobby breaking things down—but Jiu Jitsu isn’t something you just WATCH.

You have to feel the pressure.
Learn the timing.
Drill the technique.
Get it wrong.
Make adjustments.
Try it again against someone who’s actively trying to stop you.

The reels are the preview. 👀
Class is where you actually learn.

Put the phone down and get on the mats. 🤙🏽

09/01/2026

Different sizes. Different ages. Different genders. Different goals. 🥋🔥

But we all step onto the same mats to learn together, work together, and improve together.

Some are here for confidence. Some for fitness. Some to compete. Some to learn how to protect themselves. And some are simply proving to themselves that they CAN.

Dolly said it best: believe in yourself. ❤️

You can do this.
You can learn something new.
You can get stronger.
You can do hard things.
You just have to believe you can—and then be willing to show up.

Like-minded people pursuing different goals, for different reasons, through the same discipline.

Believe in yourself. Then get on the mats. 🤙🏽

08/29/2026

Mom, Dad… you can’t always be there to protect them. 🥋

But you CAN give them the tools, confidence and skills to protect themselves.

Jiu-Jitsu teaches kids so much more than takedowns and submissions. They learn how to stay calm under pressure, problem-solve when things get uncomfortable, build confidence and understand what their bodies are capable of. 💪

And the best part? They’re learning, making friends and having FUN while doing it.

🥋 Kids BJJ at AKA San Antonio
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 5:00–5:45 PM
👦👧 Ages 5–15
⭐ First class is FREE!

Don’t wait until they need the skills to wish they had them. Come get them on the mats. 🤙🏽

08/29/2026

We came. We trained. We tapped. We kicked. 🤙🏽🥋🥊

Another week of showing up, putting in the rounds, learning something new, and getting a little better every time we hit the mats.

That’s how we do it at AKA San Antonio. 🔥

The week might be over… but the training never stops.

Happy Friday, San Antonio! Who got their rounds in this week? 👊🏽

08/13/2026

SAVE THIS FOR LATER 🥋📌 Your first class doesn’t require a bunch of fancy gear—or any experience.

Bring water, a towel, comfortable athletic clothes, slides/flip-flops, good hygiene, trimmed nails, and an open mind. That’s it.

You don’t need to be in shape. You don’t need to know how to fight. You just need to show up. We’ll teach you the rest.

Save this for the day you finally decide to give BJJ a try. 👊

08/09/2026

Hey now, we’re right on trend.

At AKA San Antonio, you don’t have to be young, athletic, experienced—or even know what an armbar is yet.

Come learn something new. Get stronger. Meet some pretty awesome people. And maybe become just a little dangerous. 😉

Jiu Jitsu is kinda chic. Who knew?

08/07/2026

Is this you? 👀

Did this land on your feed… or your Explore page? Funny how you start talking about joining a gym, and suddenly we show up. 📱😂

Call it the algorithm. Call it your sign. Either way, we’re here.

No experience? Perfect.
Not in shape? That’s why you start.
Nervous? So was everyone else on their first day.

The hardest part is walking through the door. After that, we’ll take it from there.

We’re here. We’ve been waiting for you. 🥋💪

08/01/2026

Age is just a number. It’s never too late to invest in yourself.

Think you’re “too old” to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Think again. Some of our most dedicated students started later in life and wish they had started sooner.

3 reasons to start BJJ later in life:

🥋 Build real-world confidence and practical self-defense skills.
💪 Improve strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility for everyday life.
🤝 Join a supportive community that pushes you to become a better version of yourself.

REMEMBER: You don’t need experience.

NEXT STEPS: visit online, fill out the intake form, need a gi? Checkout , AND WALK THROUGH OUR DOORS!

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07/30/2026

From 9 years old taking their very first class… to 59 years old celebrating one year on the mats. 👊

That’s what our beginner program is all about.

Big or small. Short or tall. Young or seasoned. Zero experience or years of athletic background—it doesn’t matter. Everyone starts somewhere, and at AKA San Antonio, we meet you where you are.

You don’t have to be a fighter to train like one. We’ll teach you every step of the way.

The only question is… when is your first class? 🔥

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8934 Broadway
San Antonio, TX
78217

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(760) 468-8466

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