Welcome to Franco Martial Arts

A community-driven gym fostering growth, resilience, and respect through martial arts training for all ages in Grand Prairie, TX.

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About the Coach

With a lifelong dedication to the martial arts, Coach Nikolai Franco brings a diverse and disciplined background to every training session. His experience spans multiple disciplines, including Wrestling, Muay Thai, Sumo, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Tae Kwon Do, and Boxing—offering students a well-rounded approach to both self-defense and competition.

Coach Nikolai is certified in CPR, AED, and is NASM-certified, ensuring safe, effective, and professional training tailored to all levels and goals. His services include self-defense instruction, competition prep,and fitness-oriented martial arts training.

Over the years, Coach Nikolai has trained under an esteemed lineup of martial artists, including Julian Sanchez, Tony Tipton, Allen Mohler, Robert Herrera, Steven Wright, and Albert Hughes—each of whom has contributed to his versatile coaching style and deep technical foundation.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, sharpen your skills, or prepare for competition, Coach Nikolai’s mission is to guide you with structure, intensity, and purpose.

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Core Values

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Growth Mindset

We embrace challenges, learn from failure, and strive to get better every day.

Community

We build each other up. Whether your a fighter, a beginner, or a kid taking your first class. Were all family here.

Respect

We show respect to our instructors, teammates, and opponents. Martial arts begins and ends with respect and honor.

We lead with kindness on the mats, in our community, and in every interaction of life. Strength without compassion is weakness.

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Resilience

We train the mind as well as the body. We rise after every fall and push through adversity.

Community Feedback

Read what our members say about their experiences at Franco Martial Arts.

Franco Martial Arts has transformed my life, fostering resilience and respect in every class.

John Doe
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A martial arts event taking place in an indoor sports hall. Several individuals dressed in traditional martial arts attire participate, some wearing protective gear. A person prominently holds up a red flag, potentially indicating a referee or judge in action. The background includes spectators and sports equipment.

Grand Prairie

The supportive environment at Franco Martial Arts has helped me grow both physically and mentally, making lasting friendships along the way.

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Jane Smith

Grand Prairie

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Iron Bar Athletics

310 SE 4th St. Grand Prairie, Tx 75051

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