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Merced MMA
Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy opened in July 2007 and is currently located at 745 W. Main St., in Merced. We offer classes for Adults (age 13 & up), Children (ages 4-12), and Women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling, Women’s Conditioning, and Self Defense. We also have regular sessions of our Women’s Conditioning Bootcamp.
We are partnered with Oakdale MMA and Sonora MMA and are under Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grand Master Flavio Behring.
Features
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History
Serving the Merced community since 2007, Merced MMA is a member of the Flavio Behring family, which has ties to the origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. -
Community
Merced MMA offers a community where as soon as you walk in the doors, you feel like family. -
Facility
Merced MMA offers a full range fitness center, complete with free weights, punching bags, pull up stations, and body weight bars.
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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
At Merced MMA, we are under 9th degree Red Belt, Grandmaster Flavio Behring. We have classes for children beginning at the age of four through twelve.
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Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
At Merced MMA, we are under 9th degree Red Belt, Grandmaster Flavio Behring. Our Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are for those ages 13 & up. As with all of our classes, we welcome beginners to learn this incredible art.
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Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Merced MMA offering Kickboxing classes with full or no-contact options. A full-sized boxing ring is available to any member.
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Submission Wrestling
Also known as No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Wrestling encompasses submission techniques commonly found in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, without the use of the gi.
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Women's Bootcamp
MMA Merced and Academy Jiu Jitsu offers a Women's Bootcamp. An intensive program to not only get in shape but change the way you work out.
Testimonials
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Our son Hank joined in June and he loves it. The class is a mix of discipline, learning, and fun. I don't have to bribe, beg, or force my son to go. He looks forward to it.
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If you are looking for support with whatever goals you have [beginner/intermediate/advanced], this is the right gym.
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Professor Marcos teaches respect and discipline and expects the kids to train hard. I love that!!! He also teaches our kids to be confident in what they do.
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This place has awesome coaches. The staff & teammates are nice and helpful. It's big. 5 stars!
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It feels like family here. They hold their students accountable for their achievements; they don't just give them away. They assure you that you're getting quality training.
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Best place in Merced. Like the best people, you could wish to meet are here. If you are looking to improve your life in any way at all..... go here.

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