42-Day Fitness Challenge
An educational and impactful challenge for anyone looking to pursue their own self-improvement, especially those who care about their health, and want to increase their fitness. Good health brings the benefits of longer more satisfying lives, with loves ones. Don’t wait, start your journey today to a healthier you!
What we provide
Weekly Workouts
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We have options! Want a short HIIT session (High Intensity Interval training)? How about some cardio kickboxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? They are all available to you as a part of the challenge! No more boring gym sessions for you! We keep you engaged with various options, and a welcoming community to share it with.
Tailored Nutrition Plan
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You’ll get a LIST of foods and ingredients to use and include in your meals all color coded, after all we do want to keep things simple for anyone who wants to get things right at just a glance!
Mentors & Coaches
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Our coaches are always more than happy to check up on you to make sure everything is in order, above all we want you on track with your path to success!
Whether it be via texts, calls, or even in-person meetings, we are here for you!
Grocery List
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An entiregrocery list to pair with your nutrition plan will be provided so you can keep things straightforward when shopping for foods and ingredients at the store!
Meal Prep
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When trying to work on your fitness goals, it it imperative that you maintain a consistent eating schedule, and one of the easiest ways to do that is with meal prepping.
We made things super easy with a step by step set of instructions so you can start doing your own meal prep to save on time, energy, and stress when trying to sort out your meals each day! Spoiler alert…you save a lot of money with this too!
Measurable Results with our 3D scan
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When you start your fitness journey to success with our 42 day challenge, we kick things off with a full body 3d scan to get your baseline measurements, so you know how far you have come when scanning again 3 weeks, and 6 weeks, down the line! Spoiler alert…we see huge improvements in your muscle mass, and losses in your fat % when you follow the program!
Recipe Book
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You will be provided a recipe book to avoid you having to stick to the same old traditional rice with chicken meals, and so you can keep your nutrition plan interested to prevent burn out!
At Home & Away Workouts
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Of course we don’t want to wreck any getaways or vacations you have, so we also give you a guide to sticking to your exercises and workouts while you are traveling, or even for when you just can’t make it into the gym from time to time!
Award-Winning Gym
Voted ‘Best Gym for Men’ in Plano in 2016.
With a contagious family environment that nurtures healthy competition, we’ve been blessed with the recognition of multiple publications – including Plano Magazine, FloGrappling, IBJJF Weekly, Fight2Win, XKO Promotions, GracieMag, MMA Junkie and others.
Getting Started is Easy
We're Here for YOU!
We offer a variety of resources for your benefit, like monthly community events, holiday celebrations, and more.
Book a Consultation
Schedule an appointment for a quick 15 minute consultation with us to go over your goals, and how we can move towards achieving them together!
Have a Question?
If you are uncertain about anything, feel free to reach out! We will serve you the best we can!
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Plano // 214-227-7111
4017 Preston Rd Suite 542, Plano, Tx 75093
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
What is Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded in 1925 by brothers Carlos and Hélio Gracie, and then taught to their extended family. While both brothers played a vital role in its creation, they both had different focuses. Carlos looked to evangelize it for business and sport, while Hélio faithfully stuck to the traditional meaning; self-defense. It’s no surprise, as Hélio was notoriously small and light, afflicted with different health conditions that rendered him an easy target for even the average-sized fellow. Hélio continued evolving new moves with Carlos, molding them into techniques suitable for someone of his stature. Our academy was once known as Gracie Gym USA, having opened the gym with a descendant of Carlos. We’ve since parted ways with them, and have been known as Sharpen Iron Academy since 2018.
Is Jiu Jitsu effective?
Jiu Jitsu has been proven as the best way to defend yourself time and time again. While punches and kicks are also effective, they don’t have much use against someone twice your size. Jiu Jitsu was crafted for this very purpose – neutralizing larger and stronger aggressors. Since we can’t share every impactful, life-saving story (we wish we could), we encourage you to do a bit of research on your own. Our members are quick to share their stories about weight-loss, confidence, community, self-defense, and more.
What will my first Jiu Jitsu class be like?
Introductory classes are tailored to your goals, so they vary accordingly. You spend one on one time with an instructor, learning some foundational movements and techniques of Jiu Jitsu. We know everyone has different limits, and we aren’t commanding or limited in our teaching. We encourage you to move at your own pace, and only do what’s comfortable. Our instructors are well-versed in physical care for both casual students and die-hard athletes, and have your best interest in mind.
Isn’t it better to learn how to punch/kick?
This was a common question when Jiu Jitsu was first founded, and has been proven many times to be the superior form of self-defense. One such example is of founding members of the Gracie family walking into traditional martial art dojos to challenge the head instructor. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu always prevailed, and is loved all over the world for its endless strategy opportunities.
FIT3D
What is a FIT3D Body Scan?
Our FIT3D Body Scanner renders a 3D version of your body in virtual reality for future reference. It keeps track of useful information like your body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, posture, weight distribution, measurements, and more.
Do I get scanned my first visit?
If you’d like to be scanned, show up 15 minutes early to class. Our FIT3D Body Scanner is at the Plano location, but our Allen family is more than welcome! If you’re in Allen, please make an appointment by calling 214-227-7111, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Is it really free, even if I don't sign up?
Yes! Even if you don’t sign up with us, our staff and community has an unwavering belief in changing lives. This is our contribution to your first step to wellness, wherever that may be!