800 East Main Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801, United States
About Grit and Grappling MMA
Classes
We offer a variety of classes to incorporate technique for both beginners and advanced students. Our classes include: Traditional Muay Thai and Kickboxing techniques, Boxing technique and movements, Brazilian Juijitsu, conditioning, and sparring. Check out our class schedule to find the right class for you!
Community Focused
Grit and Grappling MMA is more than just a gym; it's a community. We foster an inclusive environment where members support each other, share experiences, and grow together in their martial arts journey. Join us to be part of this vibrant community.
Facilities
At Grit and Grappling MMA , we offer state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance your training experience. Our gym is equipped with high-quality training equipment, a spacious training area, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages growth and learning.
Affiliation: Sandro Sampao Gracie Team
Our team of experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you improve your technique, build your strength, and increase your endurance. Each instructor is certified under Sandro Sampao Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Grit and Grappling Coaching Staff
Your Grit and Grappling Coaches
Grit and Grappling MMA is a certified martial arts academy proudly affiliated with Sandro Sampaio Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Owned and led by Coach Chelsey Bennett, a BJJ purple belt and amateur MMA fighter. Our coaching team brings diverse expertise and real fight experience to every class. Coach Mitzi Merry, a professional MMA, boxing, and kickboxing fighter, also a purple belt in BJJ, shares her knowledge with passion and precision. Head BJJ Coach Jeremy Goodman, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and amateur MMA fighter, leads with technical mastery and a commitment to developing each student’s potential. Coach Athanasius “Ace” Penny, a BJJ purple belt and high-level competition Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu artist, brings advanced technical insight and championship experience to the mats.
Supporting our youth programs, Coach Zachariah Oakley, a BJJ blue belt and competition BJJ artist, brings fun, focus, and energy to our kids’ classes. Coach Sabrina Decker, a BJJ purple belt and seasoned competition artist, helps guide our young athletes through discipline, confidence, and skill development on and off the mats.