About
NoWorries
Academy
We're not just a gym. We're a place where people face hard things, do the work, and come out better on the other side.
Built on
Adversity.
Driven by
Purpose.
NoWorries Academy was founded on a simple belief: adversity makes you stronger — and martial arts is one of the best tools ever created for testing and building that strength.
We're a mixed martial arts academy in Woodruff, SC, serving students from across the Upstate — Simpsonville, Greenville, Spartanburg, and beyond. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, and Wrestling for kids and adults at every level.
But what sets us apart isn't the programs we offer. It's how we deliver them. Every person who walks through our doors starts with a consultation. We learn your goals. We build your program around you. Then we hold you accountable every step of the way.
Whether you're a parent looking to build your child's confidence and discipline, an adult who wants to get fit and learn real skills, or a competitive athlete chasing a title — we have a path for you.
The Philosophy Behind
Everything We Do
"Consider it a great joy when you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing."
James 1:2–4The name NoWorries isn't about avoiding challenges — it's about facing them without fear. It comes from James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4. The idea is simple: trials and hard things aren't obstacles to your growth, they are the path.
When a kid gets taken down for the first time on the mat, their first instinct is to panic. We teach them to breathe, stay calm, and think. That skill — staying composed under pressure — doesn't stay on the mat. It goes home with them. It shows up in the classroom. It shows up in their relationships.
When an adult walks in for the first time, out of shape or intimidated, and pushes through six weeks of the hardest workouts they've ever done — something shifts. They stop running from hard things. They start seeking them out.
That's what we build here. Not just martial artists. People who are complete — lacking nothing.
Good. Better. Best.
Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best. No Worries — just work.
Our Coaches
Every coach at NoWorries Academy brings elite credentials and a genuine investment in every student's development. This isn't a staff — it's a team that competes, coaches, and grows together.
Karl Reed
BJJ · Wrestling · MMA · Strength & Conditioning
8 years of collegiate coaching. 31 National Qualifiers. 1 National Champion. ECAC Conference Championship coach. IBJJF Master 1 Purple Belt World Champion. Bronze medalist at the 2023 World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia. Professional MMA fighter on Dana White's Contender Series. Former sports agent at Paragon Sports. Karl has lived this sport from every angle — and he brings all of it to every student who walks through the door.
Ian Dunaway
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Coach Ian brings over 15 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience and a black belt lineage that speaks for itself. He has trained under some of the most decorated competitors in the history of the sport — 3x world champion Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro, 10x world champion Bruno Malfacini, coral belt Carlos Machado, and Rafael dos Santos Rosando of Alliance Greenville. That knowledge and pedigree is what he brings to every class at NoWorries Academy.
Majid Corbett
MMA · Kickboxing · Wrestling
Coach Majid is one of the most decorated athletes on our staff. An NCAA Division II All-American wrestler and 2x Gamma World Champion, he has competed at the highest levels of both wrestling and MMA. As a professional fighter and assistant wrestling coach, he brings elite-level experience and competitive edge to every class he runs at NoWorries Academy.
Jukobie Taylor
Kickboxing · Martial Arts
A lifelong martial artist with a black belt in karate, Coach Jukobie brings discipline, technique, and a deep passion for the striking arts to his classes. His background across multiple disciplines makes him a well-rounded and effective instructor for students at every level.
James Harper
BJJ · Kids Instructor · Competitor
James has been competing in Jiu-Jitsu since the age of 7 — it's not just something he does, it's who he is. A blue belt and active competitor, he brings that same energy and dedication to the kids he coaches at NoWorries Academy every week.
Six Core Values
These aren't slogans on a wall. They're the skills we develop in every student, every class, every session — for kids and adults alike.
Ready to start
your journey?
Book a free consultation — no experience required, no commitment. Just a conversation about your goals.