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M1 Combat Academy

M1 Combat Academy

Surprise, US

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M1 Combat Academy is a jiu jitsu, fitness and combat training academy in Surprise, Arizona, opened in 2023 by co-founders Jeff Cook and Chuck Gatti. Both earned their black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under John Crouch at the MMA Lab in Glendale. The academy teaches gi and no-gi BJJ for beginners through advanced students, with separate programs for adults, kids, teens and women, along with wrestling, grappling fitness and a competition class. A dedicated class serves veterans and first responders, and the instructor team includes former Green Berets and SWAT members. The academy also hosts occasional close-quarters and self-defense events, and members can use open mat sessions for extra rolling time.

Address
11340 W Bell Rd, Suite A-212, Surprise, AZ 85378, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Wrestling
Map showing M1 Combat Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF and JCBJJ
Founded
2023

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Competition team
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons
  • Military & first responders

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 4

Timetable this week

Monday

05:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

09:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

16:15Little Kids BJJ Gi 4-7

Jiu Jitsuages 4–7

17:00Kids BJJ 8-13 yr Gi

Jiu Jitsuages 8–13

17:00Women's BJJ Intro to techniques

BeginnersJiu JitsuWomen onlyTechnique

17:00Women's BJJ

Jiu JitsuWomen only

17:00Teens Gi Bjj

Jiu Jitsu

18:00Adults GI BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday

05:00Vets and First Responders bjj

Jiu Jitsu

09:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

10:00Home School/Kids BJJ All Ages

Jiu JitsuHomeschool

16:15Little Kids BJJ Gi 4-7

Jiu Jitsuages 4–7

17:00Teens BJJ Nogi

Jiu JitsuNo-Gi

17:00Kids 8-13 No-Gi

Jiu Jitsuages 8–13

17:00Grappling Fit Boot Camp

Jiu JitsuConditioningGroundwork

18:00Adult Gi BJJ with Mike

Jiu JitsuAdultsMike

18:00Adult No Gi BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

Wednesday

05:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

09:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

16:15Little Kids BJJ Gi 4-7

Jiu Jitsuages 4–7

17:00Teens Gi Bjj

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids BJJ 8-13 yr Gi

Jiu Jitsuages 8–13

17:00Women's BJJ

Jiu JitsuWomen only

18:00Adults GI BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

Thursday

05:00Vets and First Responders bjj

Jiu Jitsu

09:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

10:00Home School/Kids BJJ All Ages

Jiu JitsuHomeschool

16:15Little Kids BJJ No-Gi 4-7

Jiu Jitsuages 4–7

17:00Grappling Fit Boot Camp

Jiu JitsuConditioningGroundwork

17:00Wrestling
18:00Adult No Gi BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

18:00Adult Gi BJJ with Mike

Jiu JitsuAdultsMike

Friday

05:00BJJ Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

09:00Adult BJJ

Jiu JitsuAdults

17:00Womens BJJ and self defense

Jiu JitsuWomen onlySelf-defence

17:00Competition Class

Jiu Jitsu

18:00BJJ Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

Sunday

10:00BJJ Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

Coaches

  • Jeff Cook

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Chuck Gatti

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Josh Dayberry

    Coach

  • Tyler Brown

    Coach

  • Mike Grandinetti

    Coach

  • Denise Fetters

    Coach

  • Mindy

    Coach

  • Tanner Montgomery

    Coach

  • Rebecca Kraatz

    Coach

Facilities

  • Showers

Contact

Questions about M1 Combat Academy

Where is M1 Combat Academy?

M1 Combat Academy is at 11340 W Bell Rd, Suite A-212, Surprise, AZ 85378, USA.

Which sports does M1 Combat Academy teach?

M1 Combat Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling.

Can I try M1 Combat Academy before joining?

Yes. Your first class at M1 Combat Academy is free.

When are the beginner classes at M1 Combat Academy?

M1 Combat Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 05:00, Monday 09:00 and Monday 16:15.

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