Triad Martial Arts Academy

Fantastic experience: Great instructors!!! Highly recommend Triad!

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend this school highly enough. Excellent instructors, supportive environment and a great place to learn self defense. Jiu jitsu, boxing, mma, karate are all top level.

Fantastic experience: If you're interested in BJJ/MMA, martial arts and self defense, you have to check this place out. The head instructor, Daniel O'Brien, is a WORLD CLASS martial artist and has a very unique approach and a deep knowledge 2nd to none. You'll also find the other instructors and the students to be some of the nicest and most welcoming people you'll ever meet. Whether you're thinking about an incredible place for your kids, a challenging experience for yourself as an athlete, or a gradual and non intimidating dojo to learn how to defend yourself, you will find all of these and more at Triad.

Fantastic experience: I took Teakwondo for 15 years, and made it to a 2nd degree black belt. I was a little hesitant to sign my daughter up just because it was a different style of Karate. Daniel O'Brian is a brilliant instructor, and teacher. He fights MMA with an outstanding record and still takes the time ask to see my daughter's report cards. You will not find a better place for your child to grow. Thank you mister O'Brian. You won't find anything better than Triad in Cullman.

Fantastic experience: Great place! I wish I could live here! Lol

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Excellent teaching. Excellent leadership. Excellent classes. Excellent overall vibe. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality This dojo literally saved my life. I've never met a group as solid community wise and experience. Shihan Daniel O'Brian has a mastery at teaching to go along with his world renowned knowledge of his art.

Fantastic experience: Best martial arts school in Alabama. The instructors are top notch and dedicated to their students.

Fantastic experience: My little brother goes to this place! The sensei is just so awesome, and even let me in on a session once. Not my cup of tea, but I can tell a lot of care and love is put into the classes and the location.

Fantastic experience: I’ve lost thirty pounds since joining. As far as American karate dojo’s go, this is the spot. You’ll earn each belt, as well as great friends and a new found confidence. I encourage anybody looking or curious to join to make the jump 100%.

Fantastic experience: Excellent teachers who work well with children as well as teens and adults. Highest skill levels displayed by teachers who are know throughout the US for their abilities and knowledge. Multiple blackbelts assist the students of any skill level. Great way to get in shape at any age. Many different class times and great women's class.

Fantastic experience: My son is thriving at Triad Martial Arts. He loves class and the instructors and has gained confidence shown in and out of the classroom.

Fantastic experience: We have been at Triad for 8 months now. My little boy loves it and has learned so much. I highly recommend this place, we are family!!:)

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to this place for a long time and have a tremendous amount of respect for everyone here! This place is family to me! Even though I cant be there as much as I want to! Lol -Tony Phillips

Fantastic experience: I've been there for four months now. They train you hard. I am a orange belt now.

Fantastic experience: We love Triad. Sheehan Daniel is such a hard worker and my kids respect him so much. My oldest has grown so much in such a short time with Triad.

Fantastic experience: Great place to bring your kids to learn martial arts, discipline, and honor. Awesome teachers! My daughter has been taking karate for 6 months and LOVES it! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Triad is an absolutely wonderful place to learn Martial Arts. But you won't just learn how to defend yourself there. You'll learn how to discipline and respect yourself too. And you won't find just a dojo filled with hulking athletes. You'll find a second family; brothers and sisters who train each other, teach each other, support each other, and respect each other, while challenging each other to grow and improve as martial artists. Be you child, teenager, or adult, this is the best place to learn and train in martial arts.

Fantastic experience: If you have the desire to pursue the martial arts, you won't find a better instructor than Shihan Daniel O'Brien. Whether your goal is to become a professional MMA fighter, or just to make friends & get in shape while learning practical self-defense...Triad has everything you need to be successful. They offer a great family-friendly atmosphere, and world class instruction for all ages.

Fantastic experience: Awesome instructor and staff. I felt right at home. I highly recommend Triad!!

Fantastic experience: My kids went to Triad for years and now my husband goes. We all love the people and appreciate the knowledge that was shared there. You will never feel vulnerable if you have trained at Triad.

Fantastic experience: The best thing to ever happen to me! The best teachers. The best jiujitsu. The best attitudes. Just the best! If you have children that need to learn respect or just have energy they need to channel this is the place. Want to get into shape? This is the place! Mma your goal look no further! Anything can be accomplished with the tools you can get here.

Fantastic experience: Stopped in here to train while out of town for work! They had a killer workout and training session and were also very informative with their technique (top notch)! They were very welcoming and excited to have me. I would fully recommend training at this dojo if you live here or are traveling through.

Fantastic experience: Our daughter has attended Triad for over 2 years now and it has been an amazing experience for her! Triad has amazing instructors who truly care about seeing their students excel in Martial Arts. We are so honored that our daughter is part of such an outstanding group and that she is being taught by the best of the best! Triad is more than a place to learn Martial Arts, It's truly a family

Fantastic experience: Daniel is a great teacher. The rest of the staff is friendly and does a great job with my son. Brodie loves his class and it has given him discipline and confidence.

Fantastic experience: Great place to grow your characters and your martial arts techniques! High quality teachers and detail oriented classes.

Fantastic experience: My son has been training here over 9 years - excellent instruction, personal development, character, confidence, self defense. Proud of the young man he has become with the leadership from Triad

Fantastic experience: A very good leader. I have horrible shoulders and he has showed me things to do to not stress them as much. Highly recommended!! Also loves Police, Military, Fire, and EMS!!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough positive words about Triad Martial Arts Academy! My son has been attending karate classes there for a year and a half now, and he loves every minute of it! He has learned discipline, the importance of physical activity and healthy eating, as well as valuable karate and self defense skills. Shihan Daniel O'Brien is lovingly tough with the children, teaching them respect for each other, their parents, teachers, the importance of good grades, and responsibly for their actions. We signed our son up for karate classes, but he gets so much more than just karate instruction. If I could give more stars than 5, I certainly would!

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructors, great classmates. If you want to better yourself & gain confidence, Triad Martial Arts Academy is the place to train. Jiu Jitsu, Karate, & Vale Tudo classes are all great!

Fantastic experience: Loved being there! Can’t wait to go back. Very knowledgeable with stand up and ground game. Very respectful environment and honorable dojo. It’s truly life changing and I’m itching to go back and learn more.

Fantastic experience: We started training at triad little over a year ago It’s a great encouraging environment to learn martial arts . Taught by the very best. It’s something my son and I can do together. I always played football throughout school and valued the lessons learned. But I believe at triad kids and adults learn and build on those same lessons of overcoming adversity and doing your best. Another great thing taught is respect for yourself and also your fellow man. Students are held to a high standard and it’s worth it

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at Triad Martial Arts in Cullman for a total of three years but specifically in jiu jitsu for one year. I’ve gained so much valuable knowledge and detail training under Shihan Daniel O’Brien that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Very welcoming students that train at this school. Couldn’t ask for better instructors and training partners!

Fantastic experience: This is one of the best places ever!!! They are great with children and perfect for adults. I highly recommend everyone to try this place out!!!!

Fantastic experience: I have watched my daughter blossom and gain self confidence over the last 6 months. She never wants to miss a class!

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending Triad for almost 2 years. The teachers are awesome with the kids! Shihan Daniel does a great job teaching the kids self-discipline and respect along with the martial arts instruction.

Fantastic experience: Kids love it here. No bologna straight to the point teaching. Always open for questions and very welcoming!

Fantastic experience: Best local dojo to train. Everyone there is very respectful and does everything possible to help you learn and stay on track.

Fantastic experience: Triad is one of the best schools to train at in Alabama. Daniel teaches an effortless jiujitsu that is amazing. He displays the true beauty in the art. The people to train here are humble that creates a real environment for learning.

Fantastic experience: We as a family have been training at Triad since 2014. The family atmosphere is wonderful. There is a lot of respect trained and shown to all students. You learn quickly that a belt at Triad is truly earned, not just given like many schools. Everyone is willing to help each other learn and grow. Shihan Daniel O’Brien is one of the most brilliant BJJ practitioners and teachers. His ability to teach and encourage, especially the little ones, is amazing. Our Kyoshi, Johnny Lee Smith, is also the founder of SSGT (Strategic Self-Defence & Gunfighting Tactics) which is training used my law enforcement throughout the southeast. If you or your kids are interested in the martial arts, there is no better place!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loving this place. The environment is awesome and the people there are amazing. Very helpful and humble. Would recommend it for anybody.

Fantastic experience: My son has trained at Triad for over a year. The staff are fantastic..the dojo is kept clean and the classes are top notch. He has grown as a student..and as a young man. I can't reccomend Triad enough.

Fantastic experience: This place has been the very best thing for my son! Triad has taught him self control, self confidence, coordination and countless new skills! I mean it when I say they have made a genuine change in my childs disposition! He looks up to Daniel so much and admires him for his hard work and discipline! You can not go wrong enrolling your child!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic dojo, I would go as far to say the best in the state, if not the entire south east.

Fantastic experience: If you are looking to experience Martial Arts in its purest form you should give Triad a try... One of the best BJJ schools in the world... Everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable...

Fantastic experience: Number 1 school in the state. Most black belts under one school. Trained closely with Wonder Boy.

Fantastic experience: Triad Martial Arts treats you like family.They are the most decorated school in Alabama. Daniel O'Brien is the only in the state to win the jiu jitsu world's Gold at brown belt in 2010.Triad was founded by Johnny Lee Smith. Johnny is also the founder of SSGT, combat and self defense training for law enforcement. Triad cares about their students and teaches them how to defend themselves and grow confidence as well as friendships with great honor and loyalty to the dojo and the art. Thank you Triad Martial Arts for being a wonderful powerful beacon for Cullman and the state.

Fantastic experience: Daniel O'Brien is the best in the state no doubt! I wouldn't take my kids anywhere else! Why would you want training from anyone else, when the best is an option??

Fantastic experience: Top level Jiu-Jitsu. Best Jiu-Jitsu in Alabama bar none.