About Us:
Wilkerson’s Martial Arts Academy offers the most genuine BJJ training possible. Owner Steven Wilkerson trains students with the hope that they all eventually surpass him in self-defense and competition. While high-quality training is the priority, Steven also reaches out to other aspects of students’ lives. Each student is treated with respect as an individual unique person with their own goals and interests. Outside of our strong culture, we also provide great expertise. Steven has trained in martial arts for over 30 years, with amateur MMA fighting experience, becoming well-versed in real-world self-defense and fighting. Join Wilkerson’s to learn superb martial arts and self-defense skills in a great atmosphere!
Our History:
Steven Wilkerson opened Wilkerson’s Martial Arts Academy in January 2023, completing his lifelong goal since beginning Karate as a teenager. Steven has trained in martial arts for over 30 years, including in his amateur MMA fighting days and Jiu Jitsu since 2016. He’s witnessed how martial arts training changes people’s lives, including teaching him to never give up and that perseverance is everything. In our dangerous world, Steven wants everyone in Lucedale to have the ability to defend themselves, emphasizing BJJ self-defense, especially to women and children. He works to help those who can’t help themselves, prioritizing things such as anti-bullying, a value he’s taught his daughter as well as his students.
