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Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy

745 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340, Merced, California

+1 209-384-0117
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Established 2010

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitness Kickboxing
Kickboxing
MMA
Muay Thai

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Kickboxing
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Clean and safe facility
  • High level training
  • No drama environment
  • Confidence building
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Improved performance in other sports

Considerations

  • Billing and cancellation issues
  • Potential injury risk for beginners during trial rolling

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

26 reviews

5 stars

24

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

2 stars

1

1 star

0

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Excellent

"Great gym for everyone learning ability! Staff is wonderful, knowledgeable, and eager to help. Kids and adult jiu-jitsu are a must!"

- Christina Lopes

via Google

4/23/2025

Poor

"Only had tried the trial for a week, Instructors are kind and explain things well, however, fully blew out my ACL and tore MCL and my Meniscus first trail day rolling in bjj course, I have no clue as to how that happens first day, if it was the student or just bad luck, but this is my personal exper..." Read more

- c l.

via Google

7/31/2024

Excellent

"I ... LOVE THIS PLACE!! Marcos (Owner/Professor/black belt) is awesome! He's funny, friendly, respectful, disciplined, knowledgeable, experienced, right amount being strong & strict but also loving. Him & his wife have created a great environment to learn and practice and compete in mixed martial ar..." Read more

- Eric Willams

via Google

6/29/2024

4.8

(38 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: One week free trial

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6-8:30AM,3:45-9PM
  • Tuesday: 6AM-12PM,4:30-9PM
  • Wednesday: 7-8:30AM,3:45-9PM
  • Thursday: 11AM-1PM,4:30-9PM
  • Friday: 4-9PM
  • Saturday: 8-11AM
  • Sunday: 8-11AM

Instructors

M

Marcos

Owner, Professor

14 years experience

Funny, friendly, respectful, disciplined, knowledgeable, experienced instructor who leads mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu classes.

Certifications:

  • Black Belt
J

Justin

Kickboxing Instructor

Excellent at explaining kickboxing techniques to adults.

Location

Amenities

  • Ample mat space
  • Clean facility

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