The Lab.
Martial Arts and Fitness
Fitness. Discipline. Strength.
Welcome To
The Lab.
Welcome to The Lab. Martial Arts and Fitness, a veteran-owned academy for all your training needs! We’re here for students who have no experience or are nervous about martial arts. Our training is designed to help everyone improve their health and fitness, develop self-defense skills, or compete while building mental fortitude with confidence, problem-solving, and leadership lessons. The Lab. is truly a place where anyone—from complete beginner to competitive fighters—can reach their full potential physically and mentally. Our community-first academy is a place where everyone trains together with respect, encouragement, and accountability. We genuinely care about your success!
Who We Are.
Our School
The Lab. Martial Arts and Fitness brings together a professional atmosphere with a tight-knit community. Everyone who rolls on the mat or gets in the ring is met by instructors who are approachable and knowledgeable. The team is genuinely invested in each student’s progress, whether it’s in BJJ, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Boxing, or Fitness. Our structured curriculum allows for everyone to build their technical foundation in a safe, encouraging environment. Students are challenged but supported each step of the way on their journey. We are dedicated to helping students become more disciplined in and out of the academy, building better people physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Our History
Since opening, The Lab. has evolved in more ways than one, including the name! We opened originally under another name before changing to The Lab. and moving to a larger facility in Stevensville in late 2023. Our inspiration behind our new name represented the experimentation, growth, and continuous improvement all students experience in the academy. When Marine veteran Johnathon Scott opened our doors, he knew through his 20+ years of martial arts training that every student has their own unique goals on the mat. He made sure to build a culture and curriculum where anyone can change their life for the better. The mission has been to provide everyone in Southwest Michigan with the best academy for martial arts and fitness at The Lab.
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Looking to try us out at The Lab?
If so, you can get started with a trial class today for BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Kickboxing, or one of our other programs!
What Sets Us Apart.
The Lab. is not just a simple martial arts academy. This is a home for martial arts, fitness, community, growth, and continuous improvement. When you join us, you’ll enter an experience that is tailored to your personal goals. Take a look below to see what makes us the best spot for you!
You can make the most of your martial arts training at The Lab. Dive into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Bang Muay Thai, and Fitness classes to learn new skills and build a well-rounded arsenal.
This isn’t just a group to train martial arts in Stevensville with—this is a family for all. Everyone who walks in our doors and rolls on the mat is welcomed with open arms and a helpful hand.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never trained before—we’re equipped to help you grow. Find the martial arts discipline best suited for you and feel comfortable on this new adventure!
We make sure to provide students with a path to compete. Our previous experience and competition team allow for anyone to put their skills to the test in BJJ, Wrestling, or MMA events.
The team at The Lab. has the expertise and experience to build you up. Our coaches bring over two decades on the mat along with years in professional competition to help students find their comfort spot in training.
We are proud to be a veteran-owned martial arts academy in Stevensville. Academy owner Johnathon Scott uses his time in the Marines to help with students’ personal and physical development.
Our Academy Schedule
There are plenty of opportunities to train at The Lab. throughout the week—visit our schedule and find the right time to get on the mat!
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Tried & Tested.
The Lab. has been a home to help the community grow and improve since 2023. Through the years, students of all different ages, backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels have joined our academy and found a path toward their personal development. We’ve helped students become stronger, healthier, and happier. Want to check out firsthand experiences? Then take a look at our student testimonials to read about their perspectives with us!
“The best Jiu-Jitsu academy around! The instructors are awesome—especially when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. It’s truly a great place to train and grow.”
“They truly teach your kids as if they were their own. Whether your kids attend for wrestling or one of their many other opportunities, The Lab is the place to go!”
“I’m just getting started in my journey and grateful to be a part of the Lab; and immediately feel welcomed as a family member.”
Book a FREE Class!
Looking to try us out at The Lab?
If so, you can get started with a trial class today for BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Kickboxing, or one of our other programs!
Contact Us!
Come join us for martial arts in Stevensville! We welcome everyone in Southwest Michigan to join us, including those in St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, New Buffalo, and those in Michigan City, Indiana. We’re easily accessible from I-94 and located near many of the area’s most popular shopping and dining destinations!