Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense

09/03/2026

Everybody putting in hard work. Fighting is hard. Being prepared for violence is hard. It take a great team with a broad view to help you improve. And that's what we have. A great team of students and coaches who know what it takes to elevate and improve.

I've gotten comments about our gym a lot lately, and it's wonderful to hear. But what I do is only part. I set the tone. I pay the bills. I lose the sleep. 😆 ...But it's nothing without all these awesome people who come in and give it their all, have fun, and develop.

Fitness! Fun! Fighting!

09/02/2026

You don't have to be fierce. You don't have to be pick-me. You don't have to be anything other than yourself and willing to work and develop fighting skills. I appreciate these ladies more than you probably realize. Fighting gyms are intimidating places for almost anyone, especially women.
We try as hard as we can to foster an environment conducive to making everyone feel welcome and engaged.

Self Defense, Martial Arts, and Combat Sports can be a challenging endeavor. Some people come into it lacking physical attributes. But you get stronger. You get faster. You develop balance and coordination. Some people come into it with less obvious challenges. Sometimes it's trauma. Sometimes it's lack of confidence or self esteem. But these develop as you train as well.

What you'll find with us is a large group of goofball, with a vulgar sense of humor, who are highly trained at sporting and street violence. And we wanna teach it to you too! Develop those skills and attributes. Develop that can-do mentality.

Kids and adults! (Sorry, we can't train your pets. But we know people who can at The Clever Canine LLC right next door!)

Thank you ladies for being a huge part of our community!

08/24/2026

Welp. We got the sign up finally. Little more work to adjust it to proper height.
I mean, the audacity of having a sign that size doesn't escape me. But my ego didn't design it. My finances did. Lol It was really about the best deal.

Anyways, check out the new sign!
Before I have to replace it with another new sign. Lol

08/21/2026

Homecoming! 630pm tonight.

Dance. Socialize. Spar. Roll. Snacks. Drinks.

08/17/2026

Fri 630pm. Grab an old suit or dress from Goodwill. Come in and socialize and get active! Sparring. Rolling. Refreshments and snacks.

We celebrate our upcoming local event. We have been fighting away from home. We're back in Morgantown with Real Fight Promo next Saturday.

08/15/2026

Im excited for all the boxing folks! Real Fight Promo has a great thing going! These guys and gals have so much heart and have fun.
In 2 weeks we get to see a showcase of what they've been making happen. It's so cool to see.
And we're just getting started.

Come see what's what at the Morgantown Marriott event center August 29th!

08/11/2026

Had a great interview today! Thanks to WBOY 12News for dropping in. Was fun!

Kiddos need confidence, skills, and physical ability. Kids MMA helps get them there.

As kids get ready to go back to school, Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Self Defense in Morgantown is offering a bully-proof training program for students.

08/09/2026

A JiuJitsu journey.

07/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to Benjamin Phillips seminar today. Great looks at Kimura techniques and principles! Some cool float over and float under stuff. T-Bone Kimura position and transitions. Great stuff!

Come up tomorrow to BC JiuJitsu where I'll do some details and principles to sharpen the submissions you know, and I'll show you some wild stuff no one expects. 🤪

07/23/2026

Seminar exchange!

Ben Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense Saturday 7/25 at 10am
Josh at BC Jiu Jitsu on Sunday 7/26 at 10am.

Bn going over his Kimura system. Josh going through some Sub-Hunter materials.

Great opportunity to learn from two active area Black Belts with decades of teaching and competition experience.

All no gi. Donations requested for the instructors.

You dont wanna miss this. All welcome.