About Purler Combat Academy
Family-Owned. Community-Focused.
Purler Athletic Center is 100% family owned and operated, headquarters for Purler Wrestling, Purler Combat Academy and Purler Performance. It all started back in 1999, Purler Wrestling was founded by Nick Purler and has grown into the nations largest wrestling academies. Built on a Proven System. Purler’s success comes from our systemized approach to training—an approach that’s helped us grow to over 500 Academy members, 350+ Online Wrestling Academy members, consistently sold-out summer camps, and a track record that speaks for itself: 23% of Missouri’s State Wrestling Champions train at Purler Wrestling. In 2022, Purler Athletic Center was born, expanding our facility into Jiu Jitsu and a Strength Gym. Purler Combat Academy, led by Ty Purler, houses our Jiu Jitsu programs. After 25 years in the world of combat sports and the success of Purler Wrestling, we’re taking things to the next level. With our proven, systemized approach, we’re now bringing that same structure and excellence to Jiu Jitsu. Purler Performance, lead by Abby Irwin (Purler), is located next door to PCA offering a 24/7 access strength gym and systemized training classes coached by certified trainers that make it easy to train with purpose and direction
