About Us
We empower individuals of all ages through practical martial arts and self-defense training. Condition 1 Combat Center is more than a gym — it is a community built on respect, discipline, and the belief that self-defense is a life skill everyone deserves.
Our Story
Condition 1 Combat Center was founded by Joe and Tia Morris with a single mission: to provide the Spring, TX community with world-class martial arts and self-defense training in a welcoming, family-oriented environment.
As a veteran-owned business, we bring military discipline and precision to every program we offer — but we pair that intensity with genuine care for every student who walks through our doors. Whether you are a parent enrolling your four-year-old for their first Kids Martial Arts class or an adult looking for practical Krav Maga skills, we meet you where you are.
Our philosophy is straightforward: self-defense is more than fighting. It is about being aware, making smart choices, and solving problems calmly. The physical techniques we teach are the last resort — not the first response. That mindset runs through everything we do.
With over 11 years serving Harris and Montgomery Counties, we have built a 4.9-star reputation with 86 Google reviews. We are proud of that — but we are more proud of the lives we have helped change.
Practical Training
Every technique we teach works in the real world. We do not train for sport alone — we train for life.
Community First
Condition 1 is more than a gym. It is a family. Students support each other on and off the mat.
Expert Instruction
Our instructors bring decades of combined experience from military, law enforcement, and competitive martial arts.
All Are Welcome
We serve all ages and skill levels — from four-year-olds in their first class to adults with twenty years of training.
Meet the Team
Our instructors bring decades of combined experience across martial arts, military service, and coaching.
Joe Morris
Founder & Lead Instructor
US Marine Combat Veteran with 20+ years of martial arts and defensive tactics experience. Joe holds a 2nd Degree Krav Maga Black Belt, a BJJ Blue Belt, and is a Fit to Fight® Defensive Options Certified Instructor. He has spent 10+ years training civilians and law enforcement.
Tia Morris
Co-Founder & Financial Controller
Fit to Fight® Defensive Options Certified Instructor and Combative Coach with 10+ years of Krav Maga experience. Tia holds a Krav Maga Green Belt and is the operational backbone of Condition 1 Combat Center.
Matt Smith
Jiu-Jitsu Professor & Program Director
US Army Infantry Combat Veteran and Modern Army Combatives Master Trainer. Matt is a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and Combatives Black Belt trained by Matt Larsen, with an MMA record of 2-0 and 20+ years coaching military, law enforcement, and civilians.
Tyree Jordan
Combative Coach
BJJ Blue Belt and ISSA Certified Group Fitness Coach with 20 years of fitness experience. Tyree holds a Krav Maga Level 3 and All Strike Coach Level 3 certifications, with an additional background in kids instruction and assisted stretch therapy.
Andy Reyes
Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt with 6+ years of competition experience and 5 years coaching kids. Andy is an active competitor and multiple tournament medalist, including NAGA 2018 and Grappling Games 2019.
Zion Witte
Self-Defense Instructor
Fit to Fight® Defensive Options Certified Instructor and Combative Coach. Zion holds a Krav Maga Orange Belt with 10 years of experience and a BJJ Blue Belt with 5 years of training.
Richard McCarthy
Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt with 20+ years of competition experience and multiple IBJJF tournament medals. Richard is also a Certified Women's Self Defense Instructor with a 10+ year Tae Kwon Do background.
Omar Garcia
Jiu-Jitsu Professor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and active competitor with 10+ years of MMA experience. Omar has 8+ years teaching BJJ fundamentals to kids and adults and is also a Kickboxing and Fitness Instructor.
Andrew Powers
Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and active competitor with 8+ years teaching fundamentals to kids and adults. Andrew brings 10+ years of MMA experience to every class he leads.
Dylan Hawthorne
MMA & Conditioning Coach
Undefeated MMA competitor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt with nearly nine years in combat sports, self-defense, and strength & conditioning. Dylan has multiple wins in both MMA and submission grappling through Elevate Fighting Championship and the Elevate Submission Series. His coaching blends practical self-defense, technical instruction, and athletic performance training for students of all ages and skill levels.
Orlando Shepard
Firearms Training Instructor
13-year Active Duty Marine Corps veteran with 5 combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Orlando is a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, covert military contractor, and Top Gun Academy Executive Protection graduate. NRA Certified Pistol and License to Carry Instructor with Israeli Tactical School certifications.
Ready to Join the Team?
Your first class is free. Come meet us, train with us, and see if Condition 1 is the right fit.