More than a gym. A community.
A serious, laid-back academy in Westover / Morgantown where beginners and veteran fighters grow together.
There’s us, then there’s everyone else.
Here at Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts & Self-Defense, we understand that getting started in combat sports and martial arts can feel intimidating. So we built the opposite of intimidating: a serious but laid-back atmosphere where beginning martial artists and veteran fighters can train side by side and grow together.
Our coaches and trainers are highly experienced in their fields, bringing decades of combined experience to give you the best training methods available. We’re building a stronger, tougher community, one person at a time.
Whether you’re here in Morgantown or nearby in Westover or Granville, we’d love to have you on the mats.
The RoomHow we do things
on these mats.
Serious training, laid-back room
We work hard and check our egos at the door. You’ll be pushed, supported, and coached. Never hazed.
Everyone trains together
First-timers and seasoned competitors share the same mats. It keeps beginners inspired and veterans honest.
Experienced coaching
Our team’s knowledge comes from real competition and years of training across striking, grappling, and weapons.
Confident, bullyproof kids
We help children become resilient, active, and prepared to handle adversity. Their discipline comes from within, not from being yelled at.
A community, not a franchise
We build a stronger, tougher Monongalia County one person at a time, and we mean it.
Next GenerationRaising tougher,
kinder humans.
Our combat-sports background means we teach discipline differently. We want our kids to be confident and bullyproof as they grow and face whatever the world throws at them. Along the way they learn teamwork, self-control, and the belief that they can be better today than they were yesterday.
Trusted by fighters, families,
and first-timers alike.
Real reviews from members across Morgantown, Westover, and Granville.
Black Cat is an excellent gym with an unrivaled culture! I have attended classes since the day the gym opened and I have always felt I have a fun and safe place to learn and grow in martial arts and as a person. Josh is a fantastic teacher, mentor, and friend to his students. He is very knowledgeable and explains concepts in a way that can be easily understood by all. If you’re thinking about getting into martial arts, look no further!
Solid place to train. Best MMA gym in Morgantown. All the coaches have a lot of knowledge in their respective sports. The owner, Josh Fowler, has always been one of the most knowledgeable martial artists I know. He’s also pretty quick with a joke. Definitely stop in Black Cat MMA if you’re wanting to get into shape, start a new hobby, learn to defend yourself, or want to compete. They offer MMA, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, and wrestling classes.
THE BEST. This place trains at a national level. Josh taught me basically everything I know about self-defense and BJJ. It gave me a huge advantage in belting up when I hit the fleet in the military. I took my wife to see him as well and she learned a lot and loved it! Bottom line: they know their stuff, really, and it is presented highly effectively.
Myself and my 5 sons have been training here for the past three months. We’ve had a great time taking MMA classes. My kids look forward to learning something new each time we go. Josh has been an excellent coach and has even been able to maintain the attention of my two youngest for almost a full hour — which is an amazing achievement in itself. We look forward to being long-time students and expanding our skills.
Our daughter had a great time in the Kittens class. Coach Josh is amazing with the kids. His patience is top tier, from a small class to a large one. She picked up some great skills while being in his class that are now being applied in a school setting.
Come see
the room.
9500 Mall Rd, Ste 217
Westover / Morgantown, WV 26501
- Call or Text
- (304) 290-0615
- Areas Served
- Morgantown · Westover · Granville · Monongalia County
Come train with us.
The best way to understand Black Cat is to step on the mats. Your first class is free.