Greenville Academy Of MMA
| Greenville, NC, United States of America | |
| 427 Evans Street, 27858 | |
| Luiz Palhares | |
| 2523416872 | |
| Website | |
| Facebook profile | |
| YouTube channel | |
| @teamgammaenc/ | |
3 medals (2 x  0 x  1 x  ) |
Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts has been Training Champions for over 25 years.
We were the first academy to introduce Mixed Martial Arts and Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Eastern North Carolina. As a Luiz Palhares–certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school, we provide world-class instruction in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment.
In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we also offer Muay Thai Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts, creating a well-rounded training experience for all ages and skill levels. Our academy is built on a strong family atmosphere—many of our students train alongside their children, and we are proud to have four generations of the founding Speight family teaching, training, and rolling on our mats.
Administrator(s)
Jay
Coach
Total academy points
12,605
Coaches(s)
Aric
Jason
Jay
Coach
Confirmed members (11)
Coach
Speight
4680/1000
Jay
Speight
1590/1000
Jason
Carver
1540/1000
Aric
Shelton
1685/700
Michael
Strider
0/700
Phillip
Shockley
970/400
Chadwick
Tinney
0/200
Dshawn
Oates
0/200
Kayla
Look
720/200
Kolby
Helton
975/200
Scott
Siebor
125/0
Schedule
| MONDAY | ||||
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Kids Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monday through Thursday. | Our Kids Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program builds confidence, focus, and respect through fun, structured training. Kids learn real self-defense, teamwork, and discipline while improving coordination and fitness in a positive, encouraging environment. | |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | Adult Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monday through Friday | Our Adult Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on practical self-defense, control, and technique over strength. Students develop skill, conditioning, and mental toughness while learning to handle real-world situations with confidence and composure. | |
| 19:30 | 20:30 | Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing Monday Wednesday & Friday | This class teaches the art of eight limbs — punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Students develop striking fundamentals, conditioning, balance, and timing. Training includes pad work, drills, and controlled sparring to build confidence and fight-ready cardio in a safe, supportive environment. | |
| SUNDAY | ||||
| 13:00 | 15:00 | Wrestling for MMA | Designed for MMA athletes, this class focuses on takedowns, clinch control, and ground dominance. You’ll learn how to dictate where the fight goes, transition between striking and grappling, and stay strong in scrambles. Great for improving balance, pressure, and cage-ready control. | |
Average time spent at each belt (verified profiles only)
| GREENVILLE ACADEMY OF MMA | WORLD AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 year(s), 8 month(s), 9 day(s) | 2 year(s), 1 month(s), 23 day(s) | |
| 4 year(s), 6 month(s), 3 day(s) | 1 year(s), 8 month(s), 0 day(s) | |
| 3 year(s), 1 month(s), 3 day(s) | 2 year(s), 3 month(s), 24 day(s) | |
| 3 year(s), 6 month(s), 1 day(s) | 3 year(s), 11 month(s), 4 day(s) | |
| 3 year(s), 7 month(s), 27 day(s) | 3 year(s), 2 month(s), 27 day(s) | |
| 3 year(s), 2 month(s), 12 day(s) | 3 year(s), 0 month(s), 10 day(s) |
Competition record
| vs. | Yoo Chong | Loss Injury |
Competition medals
| IBJJF Pan Ams | |
| ranger up grappling classic | |
| pendergrass classic | |
