The academy teaches traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system, along with Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling (No-Gi), and Women's Conditioning. Professor Marcos Tomé, born in São Paulo, Brazil, holds a brown belt in Judo and serves as an Athletic Inspector for the California State Athletic Commission. In 2020, he was awarded the Hands on Hero award from the Merced County Office of Education for his work with children. His philosophy centers on the virtues of martial arts: "Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone" and emphasizes that it "does not depend on strength of the body, only the strength of the mind."
The academy's instructor team includes Professor Tom Theofanopoulos (4th degree Black Belt, also a 9th degree Kajukenbo Grandmaster and 2nd degree Judo black belt who started Oakdale MMA in 1988), along with black belt instructors Chris Bucao, Chris Curtis, and Daniel De Los Santos. Additional instructors include brown belts Sergio Guerrero and Pardeep Singh, and blue belts Nick Gonzalez, Vinicius Tomé, and Gustavo Guerrero. The facility features a full-range fitness center with free weights, punching bags, pull-up stations, body weight bars, and a full-sized boxing ring available to all members.
Merced, United States 95340
Head Instructor
Marcos Tomé
Black Belt 3 Stripes
Facilities
Sports Offered
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Class Schedule
Monday (10 classes)
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Adults Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults.
Rock Steady Boxing
Boxing program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions.
Kid's BJJ (4-6 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for young children ages 4-6, teaching discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques in a fun environment.
Kid's Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes for children, teaching striking techniques, fitness, and discipline.
Women's Conditioning
Intensive conditioning program designed specifically for women to build strength, fitness, and change the way you work out.
Adults Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults.
Kid's Submission Wrestling (7-12 year olds)
No-Gi grappling classes for children ages 7-12, teaching submission techniques without the gi.
Adults Submission Wrestling
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu encompassing submission techniques without the use of the gi.
Tuesday (6 classes)
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Kid's BJJ (7-12 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for children ages 7-12, building confidence, discipline, and technical skills.
Kid's Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes for children, teaching striking techniques, fitness, and discipline.
Adults Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes with full or no-contact options. Full-sized boxing ring available.
Kid's BJJ (7-12 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for children ages 7-12, building confidence, discipline, and technical skills.
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Wednesday (10 classes)
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Adults Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults.
Rock Steady Boxing
Boxing program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions.
Kid's BJJ (4-6 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for young children ages 4-6, teaching discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques in a fun environment.
Kid's Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes for children, teaching striking techniques, fitness, and discipline.
Women's Conditioning
Intensive conditioning program designed specifically for women to build strength, fitness, and change the way you work out.
Adults Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults.
Kid's Submission Wrestling (7-12 year olds)
No-Gi grappling classes for children ages 7-12, teaching submission techniques without the gi.
Adults Submission Wrestling
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu encompassing submission techniques without the use of the gi.
Thursday (6 classes)
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Kid's BJJ (7-12 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for children ages 7-12, building confidence, discipline, and technical skills.
Kid's Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes for children, teaching striking techniques, fitness, and discipline.
Adults Kickboxing
Kickboxing classes with full or no-contact options. Full-sized boxing ring available.
Kid's BJJ (7-12 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for children ages 7-12, building confidence, discipline, and technical skills.
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Flavio Behring system for ages 13 and up. Welcomes beginners and all skill levels.
Friday (5 classes)
Adults Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults.
Rock Steady Boxing
Boxing program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions.
Kid's BJJ (4-6 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for young children ages 4-6, teaching discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques in a fun environment.
Open Gym / Mat
Open mat time for members to practice techniques and train freely.
Kid's BJJ (4-6 year olds)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for young children ages 4-6, teaching discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques in a fun environment.
Saturday (2 classes)
Women's Conditioning
Intensive conditioning program designed specifically for women to build strength, fitness, and change the way you work out.
Open Gym / Mat
Open mat time for members to practice techniques and train freely.
Sunday (1 class)
Women's Conditioning
Intensive conditioning program designed specifically for women to build strength, fitness, and change the way you work out.
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Marcos Tomé
Tom Theofanopoulos
Chris Bucao
Chris Curtis
Daniel De Los Santos
Sergio Guerrero
Pardeep Singh
Nick Gonzalez
Vinicius Tomé
Gustavo Guerrero
Ryan La Fuente
Johnny Inthavong
Joey Gonzalez
Elvira Mix
Location & Directions
Street Address
745 W. Main St., Merced, CA 95340
City, Country, ZIP
Merced, United States 95340