# Allied Academy Of Martial Arts > Southfield, United States ## Overview **Name:** Allied Academy Of Martial Arts **Description:** Allied Martial Arts is a comprehensive martial arts academy in Southfield, Michigan, representing the collaborative vision of BJJ Coach Hashem H. Magham and Sifu Nick Cavallino. The academy offers an exceptional breadth of martial arts training, combining traditional techniques with modern combat methods under one roof. The academy specializes in two distinct training methodologies: Azer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, founded by Coach Hashem, which focuses on ground fighting techniques and submission holds, and Adaptive Combat Method, developed by Sifu Nick Cavallino, which draws from Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do philosophy and incorporates multiple fighting styles from around the world. This unique combination provides students with comprehensive martial arts education spanning both ground fighting and stand-up combat. Coach Hashem H. Magham is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who began his martial arts journey in the 1970s with Tang-Hup Mu Doo Kwan in England. After discovering BJJ through a Jean Jacques Machado documentary in 1999, he trained under Marcelo Grosso (De La Riva black belt) and later with Chris Malgeri, eventually earning his black belt from Marcello Montiero in 2011. Sifu Nick Cavallino brings over 20 years of experience in multiple disciplines including Jeet Kune Do, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Filipino Martial Arts, Kali, Wing Chun, Savate, Muay Thai, and Silat, having trained under Chris Malgeri and continuing education under Sifu David Hatch and Simo Lynda Hatch. Together, they create a welcoming, family-oriented training environment with no egos, where students of all skill levels help each other grow in martial arts. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 29864 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034 Southfield, MI 48034, United States **Phone:** (586) 630-6062 **Website:** https://Alliedmartialarts.com ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Hashem H. Magham - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Hashem started his martial arts journey in the mid 1970's with Tang-Hup Mu Doo Kwan in England. After seeing a documentary about Jean Jacques Machado and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1999, he began training under Marcelo Grosso (De La Riva black belt). He continued training with Chris Malgeri in no-gi grappling and later trained under Marcello Montiero's bjjcoach association, earning his black belt in 2011. Currently a 3rd degree black belt, Hashem is the founder of Azer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. ### Nick Cavallino **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Nick Cavallino's passion for martial arts began with Bruce Lee's films. After years of self-study and training with various practitioners, he found Chris Malgeri and trained in Jeet Kune Do, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Filipino Martial Arts, Kali, Pikiti Tirsia, Wing Chun, Savate, Muay Thai, Western Boxing and Silat for over 20 years. He continues his education under Sifu David Hatch and Simo Lynda Hatch. Nick is the founder of Adaptive Combat Method, a combat training concept influenced heavily by Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do philosophy. ## Programs ### Adult BJJ - Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with gi, focusing on ground fighting techniques and submissions **Classes:** ### Adult BJJ - No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling, similar to MMA-style ground fighting **Classes:** ### Adult Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Stand-up striking including Muay Thai, Savate, and various kickboxing styles **Classes:** ### Youth Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching self-defense and discipline **Classes:** ### Youth - Little Warriors **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Martial arts program for younger children combining multiple disciplines **Classes:** ### Weaponry **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Traditional and Filipino weapons training including Kali and Krabi Krabong **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/michigan/southfield/allied-academy-of-martial-arts)