Martial Arts Training Centre in Plymouth

YOUR MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY

STARTS HERE!

The Academy Plymouth IS HERE FOR YOU.

FEEL ENERGIZED

GAIN CONFIDENCE

MOVE BETTER

Meet others just like you!

You can experience real results. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

High quality life-long combative athletes instructing each class

Academy Plymouth has high quality life-long combative athletes instructing each class. The environment is inclusive of all students from beginner to veteran. John and Josh do a great job of keeping it fun and challenging for everyone on the mats. Always p...

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By far one of the best coaches in the mid west

The Academy Plymouth is a fantastic gym for all levels. Coach John Castaneda’s classes were very helpful on getting the new guys to learn the basics while also keeping the more advanced members focused. By far one of the best coaches in the mid west...

Cameron

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I would recommend it to anyone

I started at The Academy Plymouth back in August.I used to train years ago but had to step away due to health issues. Over the years I put on a good amount of weight. So last summer with the OK from my Cardiologist, I decided to get back into one of the t...

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TRAIN WITH

UFC STAR

JOHN CASTANEDA

SUPPORT AND HIGH LEVEL INSTRUCTION FOR EVERY STUDENT.

WHATS HOLDING YOU BACK?

I DON'T HAVE THE TIME

01

I'M TOO NERVOUS

02

I'M OUT OF SHAPE

03

I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START

04

WE ALL STARTED WHERE YOU ARE NOW. COME AS YOU ARE. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST!

DEDICATED

TO YOUR SUCCESS

MEET YOUR ACADEMY PLYMOUTH COACHES.

JOHN CASTANEDA

-BJJ black belt under Greg Nelson
-Professional fighter
-UFC bantamweight
-14+ Year’s BJJ/ MUAY THAI practitioner
-Collegiate Wrestler (MNSU)

AARON BENESH

-Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
-Former licensed USA Amateur boxer
-Augsburg University Men’s Basketball 2004-2006
-Basketball Coach for 10+ years
-2nd Grade Teacher

LUKE RUDBERG

-TBA Muay Thai Champion
-Blackbelt in Muay Thai
-Blackbelt in Kuk Sool Won
-BJJ Purple Belt
-15 years of training martial arts
-BA in exercise science
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

JOSH FRIDGEN

-Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Brown Belt
-Started training in 2002 under Greg Nelson
-U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret)
-Trained BJJ in Brazil
-Trained Muay Thai in Thailand
-Firearms Training
-Paramedic

The Academy Plymouth

OUR STUDENTS REVIEWS

Jake Goldy Goldschmidt

5 months ago

Amazing BJJ gym. The Coaching is fantastic! The training space is very nice, clean, and

Amazing BJJ gym. The Coaching is fantastic! The training space is very nice, clean, and the mats are top tier quality.
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Matt Haffner

5 months ago

Congratulations to Coach John on earning his blackbelt. The Academy Plymouth has a great group

Congratulations to Coach John on earning his blackbelt. The Academy Plymouth has a great group of coaches that I have had the pleasure of training with for many years. I highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in martial arts.
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Aaron Briel

5 months ago

I've been training here for Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I love

I've been training here for Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I love it! Phenomenal coaching team with UFC pro John Castaneda at the helm. Overall chill vibes without any big egos.
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Andy Grahn

6 months ago

Coaches John and Josh are dedicated to the success of their students. Their passion and

Coaches John and Josh are dedicated to the success of their students. Their passion and perserverence shows in the culture of the Academy Plymouth. High level martial arts for beginners through pros. I am a BJJ and Judo black belt with over 30 years of training martial arts and I can cofidently reccomend training at Academy Plymouth.
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Coach Rudberg

3 months ago

Highly recommend! I’ve been training martial arts all my life. Love the Muay Thai

Highly recommend! I’ve been training martial arts all my life. Love the Muay Thai kickboxing classes! BJJ is great too.
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