Martial Arts Classes in Cheyenne, Wyoming — The Forge Academy

The Forge Martial Arts Academy in Cheyenne, Wyoming teaches Krav Maga, ITF Taekwondo, Shaolin Kung Fu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing to kids (5-12), teens (13-17), and adults. One flat price of $125 per month for unlimited classes. Free trial week, no contract.

What does The Forge teach?

We teach four distinct martial arts disciplines, all included in a single membership. Each one fills a different need — traditional, sport, practical defense, or stand-up striking — and most students train in more than one over time.

  • Shaolin Kung Fu — 36th generation lineage from the Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province, China
  • Krav Maga & Self-Defense — the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces
  • ITF Taekwondo — traditional Korean martial art governed by the International Taekwon-Do Federation
  • Muay Thai & Kickboxing — the national sport of Thailand, also called the art of eight limbs

Who is The Forge for?

Anyone in the Cheyenne or Laramie County area looking for serious martial arts training. We have programs for kids ages 5-12, teens 13-17, and adults 13+. Most students start with the free trial week to find the right class before committing.

Why train at The Forge?

Three things separate this gym from any other martial arts school in Wyoming. First, the lineage — head instructor Jason "JJ" Steelman (Shi Miao Hao 释妙浩) is a 36th-generation Shaolin warrior monk who trained for nearly two years at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China. The Forge is the only Shaolin lineage school in the state. Second, the breadth — four disciplines under one roof means students get traditional, sport, and self-defense training in a way no single-style school can offer. Third, the pricing model — $125 a month flat with belt testing always free, plus 20% off for military, veterans, first responders, educators, and families with 3+ members.

When are classes?

Class Schedule

All times Mountain Time.

Monday / Wednesday

  • 5:30–6:15 PM — Kids Martial Arts: Shaolin Kung Fu · Taekwondo
  • 6:30–7:30 PM — Teens & Adults Traditional: Shaolin Kung Fu · Taekwondo
  • 7:30–8:30 PM — Krav Maga Practical Self-Defense: Teens · Adults

Tuesday / Thursday

  • 6:00–7:00 PM — Krav Maga Practical Self-Defense: Teens · Adults
  • 6:00–7:00 PM — Traditional Martial Arts Open Class: Independent forms or sparring practice while Krav Maga is taught on the other side of the school.
  • 7:00–8:00 PM — Sanda / Muay Thai: Striking · Kickboxing

Friday

  • 5:30–6:30 PM — Traditional Martial Arts / Forms Practice: Traditional technique · Forms
  • 6:30–7:30 PM — Full-Contact Sparring: Sanda · Kickboxing · Other full-contact sparring

No Friday Krav Maga. First week free. We confirm your first class before you come in.

What happens during the free trial week?

Walk in any week and attend every age-appropriate class for seven days. No credit card. Complete the waiver before class. No pressure to sign up. At the end of the week, decide if it's right for you. Reserve your free week.

The Forge Martial Arts Academy
1408 Hugur Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 317-7227
school@theforgemartialarts.com