train to Be a Wolf Among Sheep
self defense | health & fitness | weight loss
Lexington, NC's only combat-first martial arts club for kids and adults.
what to expect at the combat factory
Most martial arts schools train you just to compete. We also train you to survive. The Combat Factory is built on nearly 30 years of real-world experience — law enforcement, criminal investigation, and executive protection.
Combat-First Training
Every technique is stress-tested for real life confrontations.
Real-World Scenarios
We drill the situations that actually happen — ambushes, grabs, multiple attackers.
30 Years of Experience
Instruction grounded in law enforcement, criminal investigation, and executive protection.
no egos. no non-sense.
Private, focused training for students who take self-defense seriously.
Three Systems. One Goal.
Every system we teach is chosen for its effectiveness in real situations. We teach you to be prepared, not scared.
American Bujutsu
The System Brandon Built
Developed by Head Instructor Brandon Emory, American Bujutsu is a comprehensive combat system drawing from classical and modern martial arts. Designed for real-world confrontations where rules don't exist.
American Combat Ju-Jitsu
Street-Proven Grappling & Striking
A hybrid system blending striking, joint locks, and takedowns for real self-defense. No fluff, no frills. Just effective techniques for dangerous situations. "Devastation Through Simplicity"
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ground Control Under Pressure
IBJJF-recognized BJJ training that builds the ground-fighting foundation every combat practitioner needs — combined with real-world pressure testing to make the techniques stick when it counts.
Trained in Combat. Proven in the Field.
Brandon Emory brings nearly 30 years of martial arts experience to every class — from real-world law enforcement, criminal investigation, and executive protection work.
- — Black Belt in Karate
- — Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- — Black Belt in American Combat Jujitsu
- — IBJJF Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- — Former Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigator
- — Executive Protection Professional
- — Degrees in Criminal Justice
- — Developer of American Bujutsu
Ready to Train Like Your Life Depends on It?
The Combat Factory offers a free intro class to adults who want real skills. No experience needed. Just show up ready to work.
Professional staging is more than creating a beautiful home—it’s about strategically preparing your property for market. Our team thoughtfully showcases each home’s best features, helping create a strong first impression online and in person and positioning your home for a successful sale.
Not an adult?
Check out our kids programs where they build confidence, self-control, discipline, respect, and learn how to handle stranger danger & bullying.
6699 Old US Hwy 52 Unit 2, Lexington, NC 27295