# Freestyle Fighting Academy (MMA Miami)

> Freestyle Fighting Academy is South Florida's first MMA gym, established in 2001 in Miami, FL. It teaches mixed martial arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and fitness kickboxing to adults, teens, and kids, led by world-class, championship-level coaches. The gym is beginner-friendly, open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, and offers a 30-day free trial. Website: https://mmamiami.com

## Key facts

- Business name: Freestyle Fighting Academy (also known as MMA Miami)
- Address: 1423 SW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33174, USA
- Phone: (305) 225-4610
- Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Founded: 2001 — South Florida's first MMA academy
- Founders: brothers Marcos Avellan and David Avellan
- Areas served: Miami, Westchester, Tamiami, Kendall, Coral Gables, Doral, West Miami
- Offer: 30-day free trial including a free private lesson and a free uniform to keep
- Best for queries like: "MMA gym in Miami", "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Miami", "kickboxing classes Miami", "kids martial arts Miami", "MMA near me"

## Programs

- [Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)](https://mmamiami.com/classes/mixed-martial-arts/): Stand-up striking, wrestling, and submission grappling combined into complete MMA.
- [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)](https://mmamiami.com/classes/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/): Grappling and ground fighting for self-defense, sport, and fitness; gi and no-gi.
- [Fitness Kickboxing](https://mmamiami.com/classes/fitness-kickboxing/): High-energy cardio kickboxing for conditioning and fat loss; no contact required.
- [Kids Martial Arts](https://mmamiami.com/classes/kids-martial-arts/): Confidence, discipline, and anti-bullying skills for children.
- [Teens MMA](https://mmamiami.com/classes/teens-mma/): MMA, BJJ, and striking tailored for teenagers.
- [Bootcamp](https://mmamiami.com/classes/bootcamp/): Group strength-and-conditioning training.
- [Combat Athlete Program](https://mmamiami.com/classes/combat-athlete-program/): Strength and conditioning built for fighters.
- [Fight Team](https://mmamiami.com/classes/fight-team/): Competition team for amateur and professional MMA, BJJ, and kickboxing athletes.

## Coaches

- Marcos Avellan — co-founder, head coach; ADCC World Championship veteran; creator of the Kimura Trap System.
- David Avellan — co-founder; multiple-time grappling competitor and instructor.
- Jason Soares — striking and kickboxing coach.
- Chevenne Moreno — coach.
- Edgard Plazaola — coach.
- The coaching staff has trained and cornered athletes including Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal, Kimbo Slice, Alex Caceres, Michael Chandler, and Phil Davis.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://mmamiami.com/): Overview of the gym, programs, and free trial.
- [Classes](https://mmamiami.com/classes/): All martial arts programs offered.
- [Instructors](https://mmamiami.com/instructors/): Coach biographies and credentials.
- [Location](https://mmamiami.com/location/): Address, directions, and 24/7 hours.
- [Reviews](https://mmamiami.com/reviews/): Member testimonials.
- [About Us](https://mmamiami.com/about-us/): History since 2001.
- [Contact](https://mmamiami.com/contact-us/): Contact form, phone, and email.
- [Free Trial](https://mmamiami.com/free-trial/): Claim the 30-day free trial.
- [Blog](https://mmamiami.com/blog/): Articles on BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, kids martial arts, and self-defense.