Authenticity to the Art & Spirit of MMA

We offer a unique approach to self defense

Become Your Own Hero

We get people at all walks of life and our goal for them is our slogan. For them to “become their own hero” in all areas of their life. Habits we help develop through training/class.

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    Practical/real life self-defense, confidence, and real MMA/cage/ring techniques

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    Your Instructors

    Meet the trainers helping you along the way

    More About Us

    Dameron “the bruiser” Kirby

    Founder/Owner of Hero MMA Academy, Pro MMA Fighter, Pro Boxer, Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

    Jebari Weekes

    Jebari has an extensive martial arts career spanning 22 years including multiple world championships in Sanda

    Dameron “The Bruiser” Kirby

    Founder/Owner of Hero MMA Academy, Pro MMA Fighter, Pro Boxer, Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

    Jebari Weekes

    Jebari has an extensive martial arts career spanning 22 years including multiple world championships in the Sanda welter weight advanced division

    Testimonials

    Here’s what our clients have to say about their training:

    I am so thankful that I found Coach Kirby… Not only is he skilled in his craft, but he is wonderful at instructing & correcting others, which not everyone can do. Whether you are looking for personal training, boxing instruction or self-defense techniques I highly recommended Coach Kirby. You can tell he enjoys what he does and makes working out fun but still challenging.

    Shaunia W.

    Coach Kirby is amazing. He was able to assess my weaknesses and strength during our very first session. He was able to customize our following sessions based solely on my experience . He is a true professional and working with him has been a great experience. I will continue to train with him and would recommend anyone to him who is looking to train in MMA.

    Ashwin C.

    Coach Kirby is amazing and will be my trainer for many months to come. I’m always excited for our next session.

    Brionna P.

    Coach Kirby is helping me seek the goals I want to become the best version I can be. Always there to push me knowing it’s just only a mental game in this business. Great person. Great heart. Don’t let him play any slow music lol . But all said and done when you walk in get ready to work. Love being around this guy. Definitely recommend 100%

    Michael G.

    Dameron takes the time to get to know his students and listens to their goals. He provides the motivation to keep you going. Have had 2 sessions so far and each time have come away with a new skill to practice. Look forward to more.

    Debbie W.

    Dameron is an excellent martial artist with good instincts for instruction. I was able to shake off a lot of rust and learn new techniques in just 14 sessions. His good sense of humor made sessions fun as well as instructional. A little hard to schedule due to his popularity but highly recommend.

    Mk D.

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