Host academy
The mats we meet on
Train My Hands for War is hosted at 3 Embers Grappling Academy in McKinney. They own the building, the mats, and the weekly program below. We are guests on their floor, and we train by their house rules.
Hosted at
3 Embers Grappling Academy
320 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 206, McKinney, TX 75069
Text 214-973-8506
Their weekly program
Regular class schedule
These are the academy’s own classes — separate from our free monthly gathering. Membership, trials, and pricing go through them directly, and times can change, so confirm on their site or by text before your first visit.
Monday
- 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Adult Gi
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Youth Gi
- 6:45–8:15 p.m. — Adult Gi
Tuesday
- 6:00–7:00 a.m. — Adult Gi
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Youth Gi
- 6:45–8:15 p.m. — Adult No Gi
Wednesday
- 6:00–7:00 a.m. — Adult Judo
- 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Adult No Gi
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Youth Gi
- 6:45–8:15 p.m. — Adult Gi
Thursday
- 6:00–7:00 a.m. — Adult Gi
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Youth No Gi
- 6:45–8:15 p.m. — Adult No Gi
Friday
- 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Adult Gi
Sunday
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. — Competition class (experienced athletes only)
- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Public open mat
Schedule as published by 3 Embers Grappling Academy. Saturday has no listed class.
Inside the room
The mat space
Wall-to-wall matted training floor, padded walls, seating along the edge for fathers and visitors, and a door you can walk into knowing exactly what to expect.
Photographs of 3 Embers Grappling Academy in McKinney, Texas.
Arrive & parking
Getting to the mats
On arrival
Look for the 3 Embers sign on Industrial Boulevard. Suite 206 is on the second floor. Arrive 10–15 minutes early so you can sign in, meet the organizer, and find a spot to change before class begins.
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot around the building. If the front spaces are full, additional parking is typically available along the sides of the complex.
Accessibility
The training space is on the second floor and accessed by stairs. If stairs are a concern, text 214-973-8506 ahead so we can coordinate the best way to get you on the mats.
Find us
Map & directions
3 Embers Grappling Academy is at 320 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 206, McKinney, TX 75069.
3 Embers Grappling Academy
320 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 206McKinney, TX 75069
Look for the 3 Embers sign on Industrial Boulevard. Suite 206 is on the second floor.
From their feed
Latest from @3embersgrappling
A look at day-to-day mat life at @3embersgrappling — the academy’s own posts, published by them. Tap a post to preview it right here without leaving the page.
The full feed lives on Instagram — training clips, class photos, and academy announcements straight from the host.
Host academy FAQ
Common questions
- What time should I arrive?
- Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for check-in. The session runs 6:30–8:00 p.m. Central. Arriving early gives you time to sign in, change, and meet the organizer before the safety briefing.
- What should I wear?
- A clean, fully dried gi with a rashguard or athletic shirt and compression shorts underneath. Sandals or slides for off-mat areas. Trimmed nails, no jewelry, and a mouthguard is strongly recommended for live rounds.
- Do I need my own gi?
- Yes — this is a gi session. Loaner gis are available by advance request, subject to size and availability. Request one when you reserve so we can check availability and sizing.
- Is there parking?
- Yes. Free parking is available in the lot around the building, with additional spaces along the sides of the complex if the front lot is full.
- What if I have never trained before?
- Beginners are welcome. You will get your own positional lane with coach-directed drilling, and live rounds are optional with coach clearance.
- Can I bring my son?
- Sons 13–17 are welcome when the host academy approves youth participation for that session. A parent or legal guardian must register them, complete all required documents, and remain on site.
- What waivers do I need?
- You must complete both the Train My Hands for War release and the host academy release before stepping on the mat. Both are linked on the Mat Ready page and every event page.
- Can I drop in without reserving?
- We strongly recommend reserving so we can plan mat space, lane assignments, and loaner gi availability. Walk-ins may be turned away if the session is at capacity.
More answers on the full FAQ page or email mail@trainmyhandsforwar.com.
House rules
Guests train by their standards
Before you step on
The combined release must be signed — one form covers us and the academy. No shoes on the mat, no jewelry, clean gi, trimmed nails, and covered skin infections stay off the floor.
Respect the floor
Their coaches and members set the tone on any night that is not ours. If you want more than one Friday a month, ask them about a trial — that is the point of this page.