XXI Century

Beginner Friendly Real-World Training Pacific, MO

Train for what happens next

Practical self-defense and combat training built for situations that are unpredictable.

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Why Train? Because Real Violence Doesn't Follow Rules.

Self-defense is more than learning how to throw a punch. Training prepares you to recognize threats, react under pressure, protect yourself and others, and make decisions when situations don't go as planned.

  1. AAwareness
  2. BBravery
  3. CConfidence
  4. DDefense
  5. EEmpowerment
  6. FFortitude
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Classes:

Two students grappling on the mat inside the ring

Jiu-Jitsu

  • MON • 6:00–7:00 PM
  • WED • 5:30–7:00 PM

Build practical grappling skills through positional control, escapes, submissions, leverage, and learning how to stay effective when a confrontation goes to the ground.

MMA

  • MON • 6:00-8:00 PM
  • TUE • 3:00-9:00 PM
  • WED • 5:30–7:00 PM
  • THU • 3:00-9:00 PM
  • FRI • 3:00-6:00 PM
  • SAT • 9:00-1:00 PM

Combine striking and grappling to develop a more complete fighting skill set, learning how to adapt between standing, clinch, takedown, and ground situations.

Kickboxing

  • MON • 6:00–7:00 PM
  • TUE • 8:00–9:00 PM
  • WED • 7:30–8:30 PM
  • THU • 8:00–9:00 PM
  • SAT • 10:30–11:30 AM

Develop practical striking, footwork, defensive movement, timing, speed, and conditioning while learning to remain composed and effective under pressure.

Beginner's Martial Arts

  • TUE • 6:15–7:00 PM
  • THU • 6:15–7:00 PM

Build a strong foundation in martial arts through fundamental movement, technique, defense, coordination, and controlled practice designed for newer students.

Two fighters training inside the cage

Wrestling

  • MON • 7:00–8:00 PM
  • WED • 7:00–8:00 PM

Learn takedowns, positioning, control, escapes, and how to use balance and leverage to manage an opponent during close-range physical confrontations.

Advanced Training

  • TUE • 5:30–6:15 PM + 7:00–8:00 PM
  • THU • 5:30–6:15 PM + 7:00–8:00 PM

Push beyond the fundamentals through advanced martial arts, controlled sparring, point fighting, timing, strategy, and applying developed skills against active resistance.

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XXI Century weekly schedule and hours of operation. A text version is available below the image.
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Hours of operation

Monday
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Classes Only
Tuesday–Thursday
3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. — Open Gym / Classes
Friday
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. — Open Gym / Classes
Saturday
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Women’s Only Kickboxing 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Jiu-Jitsu 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Wrestling 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Advanced Martial Arts 5:30–6:15 p.m.; Beginner’s Martial Arts 6:15–7:00 p.m.; Fight Class 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Wednesday
MMA & Jiu-Jitsu 5:30–7:00 p.m.; Wrestling 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Women’s Only Kickboxing 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Thursday
Advanced Martial Arts 5:30–6:15 p.m.; Beginner’s Martial Arts 6:15–7:00 p.m.; Fight Class 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Friday
MMA & Jiu-Jitsu 6:00–7:00 p.m.Open Gym 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Fight Class 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed

600 E. Osage St. Pacific, MO 63069 · (636) 271-7006 · Private Lessons Available

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Benny Voyles, owner and head instructor, standing in front of the XXI Century Fight Team banner

Meet the Coach!

Benny Voyles

Owner / Head Instructor

For more than three decades, Benny Voyles has trained everyone from first-time students to professional fighters, building XXI Century around discipline, resilience, and the belief that the fight goes far beyond the ring.

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Reviews: From People Who Train Here.

Being a member of this gym will change your life! Benny is not only teaching self defense. He’s also teaching discipline, confidence, dignity and a way of life. All of the the other trainers are a reflection of him. It’s like a big family. Not to mention, I get to train alongside my wife and kids, which I love!! It’s brought us all closer. Been a great year at 21st Century Martial Arts, looking forward to many more!!

Tim Johnson

I grew up doing Martial Arts. Finding this place was a god send for our family. The owner cares deeply and is so passionate about what he does. To top that off it takes martial arts to the next level and beyond. Everyone works as a team and it becomes home away from home. We just feel like we belong and so do the kids. Champion fighter's are made here. It is beyond awesome for everything this instills into our family. The mental benefits, the health benefits, this place is a blessing. There isn't enough stars for this place!

Nicole Cooper

Great for kids of all ages. Also if you want to be worked really hard this is the gym to go to. Benny has been an excellent Father figure to me my whole life and he is an amazing man. Going to any other gym is a mistake

Adam McQuerry

You Don't Rise To The Occasion. You Fall To Your Training.

The best time to learn how to protect yourself is before you need to.

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21st Century Martial Arts LLC

This gym specializes in practical, modern street self-defense, offering a comprehensive mix of Martial Arts, Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu designed for real-world personal protection.

Location

600 E Osage St, Pacific, MO 63069

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Hours

Mon-Thu: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed