Meet Coach Jason! Jason is the dedicated head coach of Maverick MMA, he started with a foundation in wrestling, and delved deeper into the world of martial arts, accumulating 14 years of diverse experience.

His journey led him to hold a blue belt in Combat Base Jiu-Jitsu and another Blue belt in Bang Muay Thai, showcasing his proficiency across different disciplines. Alongside his coaching role, Jason holds an amateur mixed martial art record of 2-2, embodying his commitment to both teaching and practicing the art of combat sports.

Meet Coach Alec! Alec started his martial art journey back in 2013 with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Spending the next few years in and out of various gyms, but in 2020, Alec decided to revisit combat sports. With the help of a friend, the two brought together their collective experience and decided to focus on Boxing techniques, ultimately creating a training structure that made sense for their goals.

Since 2022, Alec has called Maverick MMA his home. Having about seven years of collective experience, Alec has since gone on to receive his blue belt within the Bang Muay Thai system.

Meet Coach Jon! Jon’s has about 8 years of collective experience in martial arts. He came from an athletic background playing football, and when that came to an end he found his next passion through the arts. Jon started with Brazilian jiu jitsu reaching his blue belt through the 10th planet system before making Maverick MMA his home.

Jon has been practicing kickboxing under the Bang Muay Thai (BMT) system for just over two years and now holds his blue belt! What he loves about martial arts is that there’s something for everyone, and it’s something he incorporates into not only his professional career as a physical therapist, but also in his everyday life.

Meet Coach Jerry! Jerry is a seasoned professional fighter with 10 years of experience in the cage. Known for his dedication and strategic prowess, Jerry has honed his skills across various fighting styles. After a decade of fighting, he transitioned into coaching. Over the past 3 years, Jerry has spent his time at Maverick MMA shaping the next generation of fighters.

Jerry now holds his blue belt in both combat base Jiu-Jitsu and Bang Muay Thai. His coaching style blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of the sport.

Meet Coach Leila! Leila is one of Maverick MMA’s devoted Lil’ Ninjas Kickboxing coaches. She started her martial arts journey in boxing at just six years old, quickly falling in love with the sport. At age 11, Leila jumped into the world of kickboxing and became hooked.

Today at just 15 years old, and 8 years of collective experience, Leila is not only one of our youngest coaches but one of Maverick’s best seeing as though she can connect with our young students fairly effortlessly, providing them with irreplaceable knowledge and valuable life skills.

Meet Coach Jerry! With over 30 years of experience coaching athletes across various sports and levels, Coach Jerry is dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential. His coaching extends beyond technical skills, emphasizing respect for the craft, strong core values, and a solid work ethic that carry over into all areas of life.

Meet Coach Jesse! Having around 5 years of total experience, Jesse is one of Maverick MMA’s amazing boxing coaches. At the age of eight, Jesse started out his martial arts journey in boxing. Over the next few years he trained off and on, switching between boxing and wrestling, until 2023 when Jesse joined us here at Maverick MMA Academy, and has called it his second home ever since!

Jesse has evolved his fighting tremendously since joining, and now holds his yellow belt in the Bang Muay Thai system.