Meet Coach Jason! Jason is the dedicated head coach of Maverick MMA, he started with a foundation in wrestling, and delved deeper into the world of martial arts, accumulating 14 years of diverse experience.

His journey led him to hold a blue belt in Combat Base Jiu-Jitsu and another Blue belt in Bang Muay Thai, showcasing his proficiency across different disciplines. Alongside his coaching role, Jason holds an amateur mixed martial art record of 2-2, embodying his commitment to both teaching and practicing the art of combat sports.

Meet Coach Tori! At just 19 years old, Coach Tori brings a decade of consistent martial arts experience to Maverick MMA. With seven years of karate training before transitioning to kickboxing, she has spent the past three years honing her skills in the Bang Muay Thai system, earning her blue belt.

Committed to practicing a well-rounded martial arts background, she emphasizes a technical and precise approach, focusing on clean technique, strategic movement, and effective striking. Coach Tori is dedicated to helping students refine their skills and build confidence through disciplined, high-quality training.

Meet Coach Jake! Jake is a driven and disciplined fighter and coach at Maverick MMA. He began his martial arts journey in 2017 with jiujitsu and kickboxing before expanding into MMA and Muay Thai. Over the past 8 years, Jake has trained at several top gyms including Dragon MMA, Garcia Jiujitsu, and Murcielago MMA, where he continues to sharpen his skills alongside training at Maverick.

With an undefeated professional MMA record of 8-0, Jake is a 3x flyweight champion across multiple organizations and is currently ranked the #1 flyweight in Michigan and #21 in North America. He brings that same championship mindset into every class he teaches, helping others chase their dreams—just like he’s chasing his: becoming a UFC flyweight world champion.

Meet Coach Alec! Alec started his martial art journey back in 2013 with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Spending the next few years in and out of various gyms, but in 2020, Alec decided to revisit combat sports. With the help of a friend, the two brought together their collective experience and decided to focus on Boxing techniques, ultimately creating a training structure that made sense for their goals.

Since 2022, Alec has called Maverick MMA his home. Having about seven years of collective experience, Alec has since gone on to receive his blue belt within the Bang Muay Thai system.

Meet Coach Jon! Jon’s has about 8 years of collective experience in martial arts. He came from an athletic background playing football, and when that came to an end he found his next passion through the arts. Jon started with Brazilian jiu jitsu reaching his blue belt through the 10th planet system before making Maverick MMA his home.

Jon has been practicing kickboxing under the Bang Muay Thai (BMT) system for just over two years and now holds his blue belt! What he loves about martial arts is that there’s something for everyone, and it’s something he incorporates into not only his professional career as a physical therapist, but also in his everyday life.

Meet Coach Jerry! Jerry is a seasoned professional fighter with 10 years of experience in the cage. Known for his dedication and strategic prowess, Jerry has honed his skills across various fighting styles. After a decade of fighting, he transitioned into coaching. Over the past 3 years, Jerry has spent his time at Maverick MMA shaping the next generation of fighters.

Jerry now holds his blue belt in both combat base Jiu-Jitsu and Bang Muay Thai. His coaching style blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of the sport.

Meet Coach Jerry! With over 30 years of experience coaching athletes across a wide range of sports and competitive levels, Coach Jerry is a cornerstone of the Maverick MMA team. His expertise goes far beyond drills and technique—he focuses on developing the whole athlete, instilling discipline, resilience, and a strong mental game in everyone he works with.

Coach Jerry believes that martial arts is more than just a sport—it’s a path to personal growth. His coaching style emphasizes respect, accountability, and hard work, teaching athletes how to apply those values both on and off the mats. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor, Coach Jerry is committed to helping you unlock your full potential and become the best version of yourself.

Meet Coach Brian! Brian is a passionate jiu-jitsu coach at Maverick MMA with a foundation in high school wrestling and over 7 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He currently holds a 4-stripe purple belt under the Combat Base system and has earned several gold medals in tournaments as a white and blue belt.

Guided by respected instructors like Professor Chris Haueter, Corey Nolan, Scott Atkinson, and Chris Bowman, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to the mats. His dedication to training and competing reflects his commitment to growth—both as a student and as a coach.

Meet Coach Leila! Leila is one of Maverick MMA’s devoted Lil’ Ninjas Kickboxing coaches. She started her martial arts journey in boxing at just six years old, quickly falling in love with the sport. At age 11, Leila jumped into the world of kickboxing and became hooked.

Today at just 15 years old, and 8 years of collective experience, Leila is not only one of our youngest coaches but one of Maverick’s best seeing as though she can connect with our young students fairly effortlessly, providing them with irreplaceable knowledge and valuable life skills.

Meet Coach Jesse! Having around 5 years of total experience, Jesse is one of Maverick MMA’s amazing boxing coaches. At the age of eight, Jesse started out his martial arts journey in boxing. Over the next few years he trained off and on, switching between boxing and wrestling, until 2023 when Jesse joined us here at Maverick MMA Academy, and has called it his second home ever since!

Jesse has evolved his fighting tremendously since joining, and now holds his yellow belt in the Bang Muay Thai system.