School of Combat Arts
Our curriculum mainly trains Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai but includes Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Muay Thai, Modern Urban Combatives, and Ninjitsu.
Our main focus is bridging the gap between sport and self defense. We teach primarily what's applicable in a real situation by blending in all of the various teachings of different martial arts.
We offer kids classes and adult classes.
MORE THAN A SCHOOL, A FAMILY
At SOCA, “OUR TRIBE, ONE VIBE.” means there is a place on the mats for everyone. Our academy brings together professional fighters, complete beginners, working professionals, stay at home parents, and children who are just beginning their martial arts journey.
We are serious enough to challenge experienced competitors, yet welcoming enough for someone walking into a martial arts academy for the very first time. No matter your age, experience level, or reason for training, you become part of a community built around helping one another become better every day.
FIND YOUR FLOW
No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Build practical grappling skills without relying on the traditional gi. Our No Gi Jiu Jitsu classes focus on control, positioning, submissions, movement, and real world application for beginners, experienced students, and competitors alike.
Battle Ready Muay Thai
Develop powerful striking, conditioning, and confidence through practical Muay Thai training. Battleready Muay Thai combines punches, kicks, knees, elbows, footwork, and defensive skills in a class designed to challenge your fitness while building effective stand up ability.
Kids Classes
Our kids classes help young students build confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and practical martial arts skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Students learn how to challenge themselves, work with others, and develop habits that carry far beyond the mats.
Michael Gioe
Professor Michael Gioe is the founder and lead instructor of SOCA, bringing more than 35 years of martial arts experience to the academy. A third degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with extensive training in Muay Thai, Sambo, Catch Wrestling, Ninjutsu, and practical combatives.
Mike has built SOCA around one mission: bridging the gap between sport martial arts and real world self defense. His experience as a lifelong martial artist brings a practical, disciplined approach to every class.
OUR CULTURE
Grow in Discipline
Train with purpose, stay accountable, and leave the ego at the door. Every student is expected to respect the instructors, their training partners, and the process of getting better.
Grow in Community
Our Tribe, One Vibe. SOCA brings together fighters, beginners, parents, professionals, and kids in one supportive environment where everyone is part of the team.
Grow in Challenge
SOCA is about becoming more capable every time you step on the mats. Students are encouraged to push beyond their comfort zone, build confidence, sharpen their skills, and grow both physically and mentally.
OUR REVIEWS
I wanted my child to start taking self-defense lessons, and I couldn't be happier than what we have experienced at Gioe's School of Combat Arts.
Jamie Mitchell
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Today my kids celebrate one year of training Muay Thai at School of Combat Arts. Watching them evolve into strong, confident kids with a healthy sense of pride has been so cool!
Melissa Perry
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I highly recommend Gioe's School of Combat Arts. I do private lessons due to my schedule. I love feeling more confident with every lesson. I wish i had learned self defense a long time ago. Professor Gioe is an amazing instructor.
Katrina Garcia
