The LAB MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy

I can’t say enough great things about this place! Chad and Rita are great professionals and even better people. They are humble and caring and have endless knowledge about MMA and combatives… Men, women and children all are welcome and treated equally regardless of your skill or lack thereof. My only regret is not finding them sooner and getting both of my boys in there vice just my oldest. Best gym/​people around. The makeup of the classes are great as well, tough men and women building skills!

I started here about 6 months ago, in the MMA program. I cannot say enough positive things about this place. Professor LeBrun runs a tight ship, and fosters a very friendly and helpful atmosphere. Everyone you meet is friendly, and willing to help you out if you have a question. The commeradery actually helps you push past your weariness and keep going. In the time I’ve been here, I have lost 15 lbs, while putting on muscle and increasing flexibility. I have never been excited to go work out before, I may have looked forward to it, but this is different. I feel horrible about missing a class here. Amazing place, and Fredericksburg is lucky to have such a facility.

I came to the 2^nd class ever held at the LAB almost 14 years ago and have been hooked ever since. They offer the bar-​none, absolute best Brazilian Jiu-​jitsu and MMA training anywhere in the area. The owner is an awesome person, dedicated business professional, and a world class martial arts instructor. All of his instructors are excellent, the curriculum is structured and well thought out, and all of the clientele are like one big happy family. They also offer a top-​notch kids program, and excellent fitness classes in addition to the incredible MMA and jiu-​jitsu instruction. If you want the best martial arts training available, awesome workouts, and great self-​defense instruction, then the LAB is the place to become a part of. It’s been life changing for me!

The Lab has been a part of my life for going on seven years now. Even during a three year period where I moved away, the Lab didn’t leave my system. In times of serious stress, I could hear my mentors talking me through it. You don’t just sign up for a kick/​punch/​wrestle class. You get mentors, inspirational figures, supporters, friends, a personal trainer, dietitian, encouragement to set goals and stick to them… the list goes on! I started at the Lab with Professor Lebrun when I was 19 years old. I’m now 26 and feeling like I’ve truly came into my own as a man. A big part of this was the influence that the Lab had on me. Women and men alike, signing up for the Lab will help you in so many ways beyond the scope of what you expect to get out of the programs offered.

Professor Lebrun is one of the most passionate and caring instructors I’ve ever met. He’s a true leader and professional in the martial arts community and Fredericksburg is lucky to have him. He has passed on his knowledge and passion to countless students, both Adults and Children. Whether you are into Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, Kickboxing, Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts for sport and competition or for personal protection, you’ve got to go and pay a visit to the Lab MMA Academy. His training methods are exactly what is needed to take new students to the next level in the shortest amount of time. You won’t be just another student, you’ll be a part of the family.

I started doing some boxing training at a gym in San Diego and was nervous when I moved here about finding a gym where there was no «macho man» attitudes going on, and had staff that was willing to train you no matter what you’re level of experience is. This place is it. Nowhere else in the area will you find the kind of experience and dedicated staff for MMA training. Not karate, but MMA. The Lab does have it’s own style and system, and has been created to help build solid foundations then take those who want more advanced training forward. There are even programs built mainly for cardio/​physical fitness more than actual combat. Whatever you’re looking for, they can get you on a program with a flexible schedule. It isn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for with this kind of thing. And it has been worth every dime thus far.

I trained with Prof. LeBrun about two years ago. Since then I’ve moved out of the area, and started training again. I must say, you will never find another gym that offers such high quality instruction across all of the dimensions of MMA. Makes me wish I had the time to dedicate to it then like I do now!