A message from Marisa
I'm Marisa Messer-Belenchia, the head kids instructor at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center. I am a First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an active professional MMA fighter and a professional boxer. I have have received many titles over the years, such as, but not limited to, Purple Belt World Champion and Pan American Champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, along with multiple Golden Glove boxing titles. It gives me great joy to run our kids program and to be able to share my passion with the youth. I know that parents already juggle countless aspects of their child's life, and that sometimes, some guidance from a different figure in a child's life can go a long way. My everyday goal, for every child here at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center, is to help kids stay on the right track, become respectful young adults, and to implement the importance of each child being responsible for their actions. As a team, we can help create the best future for your child. Below there are multiple options that you can select from that may be among the benefits you are looking for, so that we can better explain how we can optimally help you achieve your goals. If you are interested in joining us for a Free Trial Class, please enter in your contact information below, and someone will reach out to you to set up the best time that works with your schedule. At this point in time, we can also answer any other questions you have regarding the facility.Select The Challenges Your Child Is Facing
Gaining Confidence & Pride
Being involved in Martial Arts allows children to have constant goals to work towards. Accomplishing these goals allows the students to build confidence and earn a sense of pride in their achievements. The students work on different techniques that they are taught, and they are given the opportunity to apply them. The students quickly learn that hard work pays off, and that the more they apply themselves, the more they will gain from their everyday experience, in return gaining confidence in their capabilities. As the students move up in belt ranking, they are shown an even greater level of respect by their fellow classmates. The students earn their level in class ranking by working their way up the ladder of our custom belt system. Children get to leave every class with a sense of pride and accomplishment
Bullying Creates Both Internal And External Scars
Kids need a way to positively channel their energy. Our kids martial arts classes are energetic, high paced, engaging and fun!! Your child will learn to positively control their energy and behavior. Our instructors are very experienced dealing with children and know how to reinforce the positive behaviors you would like to see them develop. Your kids will learn how to control their impulses and channel them effectively. We have a zero tolerance policy towards bullying in the school. There is nothing better than martial arts for kids who are starting to exhibit bullying behavior. Often times children bully other children because they lack self confidence and discipline. Bullies soon see the error of their ways as they learn that the way to be respected is to respect others first.
Fun Exercise & Weight Management
While our youth program has a big focus on the development of your child's character, there are also many other benefits that your child will gain from training with us here at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center. Each class begins with warm-up exercises, which allow the students to gain awareness of their body, build strength, stamina, endurance, and maintain and increase flexibility. Your child will become more aware of the capabilities of their body, as they progressively increase in strength and capability through consistent repetition. If weight management is a goal for your child, you will rest assured that he or she is getting a great full body workout, while having fun! If weight management isn't a concern of yours, you will still be confident in the fact that your child is enrolled in an activity that will condition their body to function optimally, while enhancing their capabilities and strength, which will also transfer over as superior performance in other varying sports.
I get tons of personal attention and more than anything it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. People are friendly and it feels like a second home.
- Mike Chung
The gym is great for all kinds of people. You don't have to be looking to compete to get something out of this gym. He offers a wide variety of classes (kickboxing, boxing, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Gi Jiu-Jitsu and Women's Boot Camp, kids classes). So if your looking for a fun way to get in shape, learn practical self defense, meet some new friends and be around great people, Ultimate MMA is the place for you!
- Blair Tugman
Always a great workout with friendly people and staff who want to help you get better! The classes are well-paced with a good mix of stretching, drills, technique, and grappling
- Peter Tseperkas
Holland Teague
This facility is very clean I checked out the bathroom because I have OCD. I spoke with Marisa the first time that I came and she contacted me back at a later date when I told her that I would be interested to start. Thumbs up because I didn't have to call them. She answered all my questions directly and honestly. I look forward to my children becoming a regular fixture around the place
John Zimmerman
The staff and students immediately made my son feel at home. Everyone was helpful in making Jacob comfortable in a new environment. Jacob had training in other facilities and was familiar with working out but the UMMA team made the adjustment easy
Anthony Caciopoli
I specifically wanted to train Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu and that's exactly what you'll get here, in both Gi and No Gi. Along with Boxing, Muay Thai, and a women's boot camp, your younger children can come to train and learn a skill that will not only offer them a safe, fun environment, but serve them the rest of their lives. This facility is large, clean and packed full of competitive champions. Not only do they get out there and do it, but they get out there and keep doing it. No one is made to feel uncomfortable at any age or skill level. They have female instructors as well as males and the women teach the younger kids. My daughter went for her trial day and she loved it. They make the kids classes fun. I've been coming close to six months now and I haven't met one person that wasn't kind or helpful. I really look forward to training here a long time, making new friends with nice people and entering Jiu Jitsu competitions. The trial class is free with no commitment. Come give it a try, it will change and improve your life for the better.
Brett Snider
If there was one place to send your child to learn self defense, and more importantly, confidence, this would be the place. The staff not only knows what they are talking about, but they take a personal approach to every person that is part of the Ultimate MMA family. Contact them today to know that your child is getting the best guidance in the area.
