Risen Creek Martial Arts was founded by Kaylee Lacy, a Level 3 Krav Maga instructor with five years of dedicated training and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kaylee’s passion for martial arts began on the mats, where she discovered not only strength and discipline, but a community that shaped her life. When she saw the potential this gym had and the impact it could make, she made the decision to rebuild it, strengthen it, and guide it into something greater.
Kaylee opened Risen Creek for one purpose: to teach people how to truly protect themselves. She believes no one should walk through life powerless, and no student under her roof will ever be taught to freeze, hesitate, or become a target. At Risen Creek, we refuse to be victims, and we train every student to carry that same mindset, whether they are adults, teens, or kids just starting their journey.
We proudly come from Savage Krav Maga and continue to teach the Savage Krav curriculum, staying loyal to the root system while building a new and stronger path forward.
Our gym focuses on real-world self-defense, what actually happens in a confrontation, not just what looks good in a classroom. Students train to defend themselves standing, against weapons, and on the ground. Along with Krav Maga and BJJ, our program includes striking, practical grappling, and scenario-based training designed for real threats, real reactions, and real survival.
At Risen Creek, you are not just a member, you’re part of a community that trains hard, supports each other, and pushes one another to grow. Our classes are structured so every student receives focused attention and real coaching, not just blended into a crowd. We incorporate faith, values, discipline, confidence, and a deep responsibility to protect one another. We aim to build not only skilled martial artists, but stronger families and a safer community here in Arlington.
We serve all ages and all experience levels—from beginners who have never stepped on a mat to advanced students pushing toward mastery. We are working toward dedicated adult and kids programs, as well as specialized women’s self-defense classes. As we continue to grow, we plan to build a competition team to represent the strength and spirit behind the Risen Creek name.
This gym was built for anyone ready to stand up, move forward, and take control of their safety.
Risen Creek Martial Arts is where confidence is earned, discipline is built, and no student trains alone.