Combat Syndicate has Classes in Ponca City, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know OuR Instructors
Owner Sam Lionelli
Sam is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with extensive experience in owning various businesses. Collectively Sam has owned over nine businesses, many of which he has gone on to pass on to other aspiring entrepreneurs. Sam is the current co-owner of Marble Slab Creamery in Bricktown in Oklahoma City and co-owner of Aesthetic State of Mind.
Sam opened Combat Syndicate in December 2019 after developing a passion for martial arts and seeing the physical and emotional progress that martial arts provided to students.
James Morgan initially began private training for Sam as a side gig. What started out as a place to help bullied kids gain confidence has grown in that and so much more. We now have many MMA fighters, Kickboxers and Jiu Jitsu competitors. Sam is currently a Blue belt in Jiu Jitsu and a strength and conditioning coach.
Sensai James Morgan
Received his black belt in Japanese jiu jitsu in 2016 and has been training Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA since 2004. James is a former MMA fighter and has multiple medals in various Jiu Jitsu tournaments.