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Trying the Rest, But in the End Choosing the Best: 25 Years of Excellence at Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts

Trying the Rest, But in the End Choosing the Best: 25 Years of Excellence at Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts

In life, we often try different paths before finding the one that truly delivers. Whether it’s restaurants, gyms, or even hobbies, the search for quality and authenticity can feel like trial and error. When it comes to martial arts training in Greenville, NC, many people have “tried the rest.” But for the past 25 years, there’s been one constant truth: the best choice has always been Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts.

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded over two decades ago, Greenville Academy has stood the test of time by offering world-class instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). While other gyms have come and gone, our academy has remained strong, training thousands of students—men, women, and children alike—and helping them reach their goals, whether fitness, competition, or personal growth.

Why We Are the Best

  • Authentic Instruction: With roots tracing directly back to Helio Gracie through Professor Luiz Palhares, our lineage is pure, traditional, and authentic. You’re not just learning techniques—you’re learning the art in its truest form.

  • Proven Experience: 25 years in Greenville speaks volumes. Our commitment to the community and our students is unmatched.

  • Diverse Programs: From BJJ to MMA to Muay Thai, we provide training for all levels—beginners, competitors, and those simply looking to improve health and confidence.

  • Family Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on creating an environment that feels like home. Students encourage each other, push one another, and celebrate each victory together.

More Than a Gym—A Community

For us, martial arts is not just about punching, kicking, or grappling—it’s about building character, discipline, confidence, and resilience. Over the last quarter-century, we’ve seen kids grow into adults on our mats, families train side by side, and countless lives transformed through the power of martial arts.

The Difference is Clear

You might try other places, but when it comes down to results, tradition, and trust, Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts stands above the rest. After 25 years of serving the Greenville area, we are proud to say:
👉 You’ve tried the rest—now train with the best.

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Friday Night With Jay Speight

Friday Night With Jay Speight

This Friday at our open mat at 6pm will be the 3rd week of Friday Night with Jay Speight, and so far each Friday our numbers are getting bigger and bigger. This I a free event and everyone is invited to come and train with Jay Speight… it is a no-gi training but if you want to bring you Gi that is ok too…this I a event you don’t want to miss… bring a friend….

if you do not know who Jay Speight is, well he has been training in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since he was 6 years old, have competed extensively, has a Undefeated professional record in mixed martial arts….

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Ches Lamm First MMA fight!!!

Ches Lamm, fighter from Team GAMMA, Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts, took on a 2-1 fighter in Raleigh NC at Next Level Fight Club promotions. Even though Chess Lamm has a record of 0-0 he went the distance against a more experienced fighter who trains at a legitimate team, Combat Club in Jacksonville NC. He won the fight. Акумулатори за мотокари в България. Тягови акумулатори България купете евтино, сега на склад. Watch him go against all odds to come out on top.

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Sometimes as a Coach you have a chance to make a difference in this sport of MMA.

Recently my team went to a smaller MMA event held in Hickory Va. And I had three fighters on this card. I was asked to corner a fighter who was in between teams at this time. Later in the evening we realized that two of the opponents, of our fighter, where not showing. So I asked to move my only fighter to the first fight so we could leave early.

But where did that leave the other fighter who didn’t have a team, that ended up to be the main event, at the end of the card?

Well he came to me and let me know that he really wanted me to stay and corner him. And yes I did give my word to corner him so I and my team stayed for the whole event to help him do as well as he did. I spent about 30 minutes asking about his back ground and what tools he had to go into the cage.

Well he did so well I wanted to give him the props for this fight. Later on other coaches came to me and let me know he was a good fighter on my team. I let them know he wasn’t on my team but he listened so well to my coaching I knew I had made a difference in this match. Wished I had a few more people like him who really wanted to fight.

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Chris Burns MMA fight September 24th 2011

One of the best comeback in mixed martial arts fights I have seen as a coach in all the years I have been coaching MMA. And I have to give props for Dan Miragliotta the referee who was refereeing this fight. He didn’t step in too early he let the fight continue. essentially the other guy Knocked my Chris Burns out at 23 seconds in this video, broke his nose, blood was everywhere, Danny allowed the fight to continue, Chris was able to regained enough to get the armbar that broke the other guy’s arm. I think that Dan Miragliotta stopped the match when he reached in to check the fighter and his arm was limp. I think he thought he was choked out but the arm was dislocated.

If you are in the Eastern North Carolina Area and want to train with the best MMA team in the area. Check us out.

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