Let's Build A Martial Arts Gym

Hi, my name is Rob Rowland. I am a martial arts and fitness instructor based out of Austin, Texas. I have been practicing martial arts since I was 11 years old, and in college I got super in to weightlifting.

After spending a few years working on tv and film, I decided to make the transition into coaching. I started working at a few gyms around town, and along the way started up my own martial arts youtube channel - Combat Self Defense (https://youtu.be/1VzKL5VMuPg)

My belief is that martial arts and strength training helps people unlock the best version of themselves. We can give people the skills and confidence to face the challenges of day to day life bravely, fearlessly. Through punching, kicking, heavy lifting, fast running, we challenge people to face the darkest sides of themselves, and come out better for it.

So, after a lot of soul searching and pushing from my partner Tracy - herself a martial artist and fitness professional, we have decided the time has come to go into business for ourselves. We want to create an environment where we can work with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, to spread our message and training with the world.

To do that, we need some start up money. This money will go towards the purchasing of equipment like mats, pads, dumbbells, punching bags - all the things that go into getting a gym off the floor.

We believe in what we're doing - we believe we can make the world a better place by creating better people. To do that, we need your help.

So as I always say:

thank you for the hard work, and thank you for the hard work yet to be done.