Our Story
More Than A Martial Arts School We're A Community
We empower families in our community to live happier and healthier lives through martial arts.
OUR STORY
Changing Lives In Edmond
Raptor Jiu Jitsu has been Edmond's home for martial arts since 2021, quickly becoming one of the top competitive gyms in Oklahoma. Founded by Derrick Adkins — an Oklahoma State Wrestling Champion, Bellator and LFA veteran, professional boxer, and Carlos Machado black belt — our gym is built on four principles: discipline, respect, focus, and integrity.
With three black belt instructors on staff and programs spanning BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA, and kids classes starting at age three, we serve students and families at every level. Every class goes beyond technique, building confidence, mental toughness, and life skills that carry into school, work, and home. We aren't just a gym — we're a family.
OUR STORY
Our Core Values
Safety First
Every class is taught in a fully padded, supervised environment by certified, background-checked instructors. Your child's safety is never negotiated.
Genuine Care
We know every child by name. Our instructors invest in each student's personal growth — not just their technique. This is a family, not just a gym.
Community
Raptor Jiu Jitsu is a place where kids make lifelong friendships and parents feel at home. We celebrate every milestone together.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards — in instruction quality, student development, and the culture we build inside these walls.
TEAM
Meet Your Instructors
Founder Of Raptor Jiu Jitsu
Derrick Adkins
Derrick Adkins is a BJJ black belt under Carlos Machado, a 2007 Oklahoma High School Wrestling State Champion, and a veteran of Bellator, Legacy FC, and LFA. A professional boxer with an Oklahoma state title and Showbox veteran status, Derrick has over 30 professional MMA, boxing, and kickboxing bouts to his name. Beyond competing, he's coached fighters at the UFC, Bellator, and LFA level. With over a decade of coaching experience, Derrick built Raptor Jiu Jitsu to bring world-class martial arts instruction to Edmond — for competitors and beginners alike.
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