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    A coach guides a small mixed-level group through boxing pad work at Groundwork.

    CRUCIBLE SELF DEFENSE - SHERMAN TEXAS

    TRAIN SMART. FEEL STRONG. BELONG.

    Small-group self-defense for real life, led by coaches who know your name.

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    NOW ENROLLING IN SHERMAN

    SMALL-GROUP TRAINING

    Featured Programs

    Find your people, build real skills, and feel stronger in every class.

    • Women of different ages practicing boxing combinations on pads together in a bright studio.

      Boxing Baddies

      Women-focused cardio boxing and boxing technique.

      • Tuesdays & Thursdays · 5:30–6:15 PM
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    • Two women practice a controlled self-defense drill with a supportive instructor.

      Pretty Lethal

      Women-focused self-defense training for practical confidence.

      • Tuesdays & Thursdays · 6:30–7:15 PM
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    • Students practice stand-up striking on focus pads during a coached class.

      Combatives & Striking

      MMA-style training focused on stand-up fighting skills.

      • Mondays & Wednesdays · 5:30–6:15 PM
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    • A coach guides adult students through a controlled practical self-defense drill.

      Krav Maga Self Defense

      Practical self-defense against a wide range of attacks.

      • Mondays & Wednesdays · 6:30–7:15 PM
      • Saturdays · 9:30–10:30 AM
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    • Students wearing protective headgear practice supervised technical sparring.

      Fight Science

      Supervised sparring and live-opponent training.

      • Fridays · 5:30–6:30 PM
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    • A coach gives one-to-one pad-work instruction to a student.

      Private Lessons

      One-to-one or small-group private training tailored to your goals.

      • 1:1 or small group

    Training Outcomes

    • A woman smiles during a supportive boxing fundamentals class in a bright studio.

      FOUNDATIONS

      Build confidence and awareness for real life.

    • A coach guides an adult student through a practical striking drill on focus pads.

      PRACTICAL SKILLS

      Learn and practice useful self-defense skills.

    • A diverse group of adult students and their coach laugh together after a beginner class in a bright training studio.

      COMMUNITY

      Train with a supportive and welcoming crew.

    A STUDIO BUILT AROUND PEOPLE

    Small-group coaching, supportive instruction and useful skills that help you feel more capable, confident and at ease in everyday life.

    MEET YOUR COACHES

    Good coaching makes all the difference.

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      COACH PROFILE

      SUPPORTIVE INSTRUCTION

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      COACH PROFILE

      SUPPORTIVE INSTRUCTION

    • Generic AI-generated portrait placeholder of a welcoming female coach; not a Groundwork staff member.

      COACH PROFILE

      SUPPORTIVE INSTRUCTION

    CRUCIBLE SELF DEFENSE

    PER CLASS

    Find your rhythm. Real skills. Flexible ways to train.

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    MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS

    Choose the monthly plan that fits your training rhythm.

    • 4 CLASSES

      $99 / month

      • 4 group classes each month
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    • 8 CLASSES

      $129 / month

      • 8 group classes each month
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    • UNLIMITED CLASSES

      $159 / month

      • Unlimited group classes
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    A few things to know before your first class.

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    FIND THE GROUNDWORK STUDIO

    1800 Teague Drive, Suite 208
    Sherman, TX 75090

    903-202-6900