Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy

06/12/2026

A common question we get at the academy is how to keep your gi white without using bleach which can damage it. We’ve always recommended BizⓇ oxygen bleach which works great, but we were inspired to go one step further and add a natural deodorizer and water softener. These are often found in sports laundry boosters.

Three simple ingredients (BizⓇ, baking soda, and washing soda) work great together in this concentrated powder to bring your gi back to its original white while preserving its longevity.

Just two scoops of this laundry booster in the washer with your regular powder detergent will whiten, brighten, deodorize, and soften your gi. And because it’s chlorine-free, it’s safe for any embroidered or colored part of your white gi.

You can mix these three ingredients together at home for yourself and enjoy the benefits of extreme clean, or you can skip the work and pick up a package at the academy or in our online pro-shop for $20. Click the link below 🔗👇

https://threeriversacademy.com/shop/index.php/product/enlighten-laundry-booster/

If you've made it this far in the post...we're giving away a FREE bag of laundry booster! Just like this post and tag a training partner in the comments for you both to have a chance to win. The winner will be chosen at random and announced in the comments next week.

05/31/2026

The deeper lessons found on the mat have been refined and distilled into a practical handbook to help you use them in your everyday life.

In Light on the Gentle Art, Jason reflects on a lifetime of jiu-jitsu practice blended with the yoga of personal development, discipline, and self-study, offering insights that extend far beyond training.

We’re especially proud of this short video made by our son, Seth Hawkins, to help bring the spirit of the book to life. Light on the Gentle Art is available in hardcover and paperback on Amazon, as well as our online pro shop. 🔗👇🏻

https://www.amazon.com/Light-Gentle-Art-Jiu-Jitsu-Sutras/dp/B0GNZVN173

https://threeriversacademy.com/shop/index.php/product/light-on-the-gentle-art-the-jiu-jitsu-sutras/

05/24/2026

05/20/2026

Jiu-Jitsu can put your body in some weird positions. How often have you said "I should've warmed up first" after training? It's easy to overlook or not have the time or know-how to do it properly.

Instructor Dustin Lynn has developed some stretching strategies and mobility drills that are easy to incorporate into your routine. Join us for this 8-week workshop that will have you moving more freely, executing those difficult techniques, and staying off the injury list and on the mat for years to come!

The skills gained during this workshop apply to anyone wanting increased flexibility and mobility and no previous experience is needed to participate. Message us for more information or to sign up. Visitors are welcome. Hope to see you on the mat!

05/11/2026

Do you know our story? Here's a trailer our son Seth Hawkins made for our documentary. Have you been part of our story? If so, we'd love for you to share a memory in the comments! You can watch the full 17-minute documentary at the link below 🔗👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7WbwPHnce8&t=103s

If you haven't but would like to become part of our story, we'd love to have you! We offer both private and group lesson in a variety of martial arts for ages 12 and above. Come give us a try with our 15-day unlimited group pass for only $35. Click the link below to get your pass and we look forward to seeing you on the mat! 🔗👇
https://threeriversacademy.com/dev/15-day-pass/

05/06/2026

🎓🗡️ We had the honor of presenting swords to six of our students who will graduate high school. What an amazing group of young men they are!

The swords symbolize the discipline and strength the’ve developed throughout their years of training. We are extremely proud of these students and wish them all the best!

Special thanks to Lone Oak Trophy Sign for the awesome job on the sword medals.

05/02/2026

Know someone headed to college? Could they benefit from an increased awareness, confidence, and tactics to stay safe? This intensive mini-course will equip them with a defensive mindset and realistic self-defense techniques.

They don't have to be "college bound" to benefit from the skills learned. We welcome anyone who would like to know some solid self-defense skills in a short amount of time!

This 4-hour course will cover physical techniques, crowd reading and negotiation, as well as strategies to avoid victimhood. Scan the QR code or message us to register or get more info. We hope to see you on the mat!

04/29/2026

Need a more meditative mindset? Come see why this slow and gentle martial art is so widely practiced and revered as one of the best for promoting agility, focus, and overall wellbeing.

For the month of April, our Tai Chi classes have been FREE to visitors in celebration of World Tai Chi Month. There are still TWO FREE classes if you’d like to give it a try this Thursday at 6:00 pm and again on Saturday at noon.

We will have a drawing with giveaways for free private lessons and t-shirts on Saturday, May 2! Message us for more information or stop by the academy to participate. See you on the mat!

04/13/2026

We love being part of The Gym community! Be sure to check out our awesome neighbors 💕

04/02/2026

For the third year in a row, Paducah will be one of the hundreds of cities worldwide to host Group Tai Chi demonstrations and exhibitions in April. On World Tai Chi Day, people from all over the world will practice Tai Chi in unison, starting in the earliest time zone of New Zealand.

This year, we are extending World Tai Chi Day to the entire month! Join us during regular Tai Chi class times at the academy to see why this ancient art is so widely practiced and revered as one of the best martial arts for promoting agility and wellbeing.

Our Tai Chi classes will be FREE for visitors and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC throughout the month of April. With each class attended, current and prospective students are eligible to enter a drawing to win private tai chi lessons and academy t-shirts. No previous experience is necessary and ages 12 and above are welcome to attend. We hope to see you on the mat!