Integrated Fighting Arts Academy

Integrated Fighting Arts Academy in Austin, Texas, was founded in 1990 by Frank Benn, a martial artist with over three decades of teaching experience across multiple disciplines. Benn’s background spans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Western Boxing, Muay Thai, Freestyle Wrestling, and Filipino Martial Arts, among others. His curriculum was developed from extensive analysis of real-world self-defense encounters and competitive fights, focusing on practical application across stand-up striking, clinch, ground fighting, and weapon defense. The academy’s approach emphasizes flowing between combat ranges and integrating the strengths of each martial art to prepare students for both competition and real-life situations. At the heart of Integrated Fighting Arts is a grappling program that combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both gi and no-gi), wrestling, judo, and Russian sambo techniques. Students learn to secure dominant positions and apply submissions with an eye toward effective control and defense. The school offers open mat sessions for adults, providing time to drill and spar beyond structured classes. Instruction is designed to build competence and confidence in submission grappling for sport and self-defense. Alongside BJJ, the academy maintains a broad curriculum including Boxing, Muay Thai, Filipino Kali, and MMA, reflecting Benn’s integrated martial arts philosophy. Women’s Fight classes focus on practical techniques tailored to real-life scenarios, while Combat Conditioning classes develop functional strength and endurance through a mix of traditional fight training and modern circuit workouts. Integrated Fighting Arts Academy remains committed to a realistic, hands-on approach to martial arts training in Austin.

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