Business Details
Premier Martial Arts Training in Fayetteville, AR
Integrated Combat Systems has established itself as Northwest Arkansas' premier training facility for martial arts mastery. Founded by Sifu Diem Nguyen, a 32-year martial arts veteran and second-generation student of Bruce Lee's teachings, we offer comprehensive programs in Muay Thai Boxing, Eskrima/Kali, Jeet Kune Do, and Silat. Our mission centers on creating an engaging environment that emphasizes physical conditioning, mental discipline, and personal growth through a rotating curriculum. We serve students of all ages, combining traditional techniques with modern applications to develop self-defense skills, leadership abilities, and healthy lifestyle practices.Our team of certified instructors includes experts in multiple martial arts disciplines, many with competitive and law enforcement backgrounds. We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, particularly in our youth programs that focus on character development and anti-bullying strategies. As representatives of the World Thai Boxing Association and authorized Pekiti-Tirsia Kali training center, we uphold rigorous standards while making martial arts accessible to all. Our philosophy extends beyond physical training to include ethical development and community impact, striving to create positive change through martial arts education.
Services
Muay Thai Boxing
Jeet Kune Do
Filipino Martial Arts
Silat
Kid's Martial Arts
Highlights and features
- We offer expert instruction from certified martial artists with global training experience
- Our comprehensive curriculum covers multiple disciplines including Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and effective learning
- We combine traditional techniques with modern self-defense applications
- Our instructors include law enforcement professionals and competitive martial artists
Associations and certifications
- World Thai Boxing Association
- Pekiti-Tirsia Kali PTTA
Services
Muay Thai Boxing
Muay Thai training develops striking skills using fists, elbows, knees, and shins while emphasizing proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Our program follows World Thai Boxing Association curriculum, focusing on physical conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, and practical self-defense applications. Students learn traditional techniques preserved through certified instruction.
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do instruction preserves Bruce Lee's original teachings through direct lineage instructors. Our program emphasizes adaptable combat strategies across different ranges, developing coordination, timing, and efficient movement. Students train in the philosophical and practical aspects of this innovative martial art system.
Filipino Martial Arts
Filipino Martial Arts training includes Pekiti-Tirsia Kali systems for close-quarters combat with and without weapons. Our curriculum covers single and multiple attacker scenarios, combining traditional techniques with modern tactical applications taught by certified instructors.
Kid's Martial Arts
Our youth programs develop physical fitness, discipline, and self-confidence through structured martial arts training. Classes emphasize character development, anti-bullying strategies, and motor skill improvement while maintaining an 8:1 student-instructor ratio for personalized attention.
People
Diem Nguyen
Head Instructor
Sifu Diem Nguyen, founder and head instructor, has 32 years of martial arts experience. A second-generation student of Bruce Lee, she holds certifications in multiple disciplines and has trained globally to advance her expertise.
David Atienza
Kali/Eskrima Instructor
Lakan Guro David Atienza serves as Kali/Eskrima Level II Assistant Instructor with expertise in Pekiti Tirsia Kali and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He brings competitive fighting experience and Arkansas representation to our team.
Michael Bird
Jeet Kune Do Instructor
Michael Bird, a USMC Veteran and Level I Apprentice, teaches Jeet Kune Do while competing in weapons divisions. His background includes martial arts instruction and competitive experience in multiple disciplines.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you offer?
We offer Muay Thai Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali/Eskrima, Silat, and specialized kids' programs.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide a 2-day free trial for all our martial arts programs.
What are your youth martial arts programs like?
Our kids' programs focus on Muay Thai with structured curriculum emphasizing fitness, discipline, and anti-bullying techniques in small classes.
Are your instructors certified in their martial arts disciplines?
Yes, our instructors hold certifications from recognized organizations including World Thai Boxing Association and Pekiti-Tirsia Kali PTTA.
What makes Integrated Combat Systems different from other martial arts schools?
We combine traditional martial arts with modern self-defense applications, taught by instructors with competitive and law enforcement backgrounds.
