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​Valhalla instructors have completed an extensive, instructor certification program. Beginning at the intermediate phase (Year 2-3 of training) and continuing on through black belt.


Those interested begin with an apprenticeship, warming-up classes and assisting beginners as interns.  After one-two years have elapsed, and they've attained a deeper level of technical understanding, they may become assistant instructors, teaching prescribed segments of classes under the direction of a Valhalla Instructor.


After they've earned their black belts and have completed the mandatory (3 year) instructor certification program, they may then take the Valhalla MMA instructor certification exam.


Valhalla MMA has instructors in Florida, Michigan and San Jose, Costa Rica.


MICHIGAN

Angels of Conflict MMA


Head Instructors: 

Sensei, Gary E. Young II

Black Belt, Kickboxing

Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu


"Chief" Gary Young

3rd Degree Black Belt, Kickboxing

Brown Belt, Jiu-jitsu


Sensei, Stacy Young

3rd Degree Black Belt, Kickboxing

Blue Belt, Jiu-jitsu


2041 E. Miller Rd. Fairview, MI

(989) 590-3699

AngelsOfConflict-MMA.com


SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

Berzerker MMA


Head Instructor:

Sensei, Steven A Rodriguez Jimenez

Valhalla MMA Black Belt

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MSR Training Camp, Ipis, Guadalupe, SJ, CR

+506-8709-5296

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Welcome to Valhalla MMA

Valhalla MMA, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, is a proud family-owned gym and dojo specializing in both traditional and contemporary martial arts, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. We are dedicated to promoting combat sports at all levels, from local to global, and are committed to not just hosting events, but igniting them.

Our Philosophy

Inclusive Community: We welcome students and fighters from every system and style. Regardless of your background or affiliation, if you value respect, hard work, and pushing your limits, Valhalla is your home. We do not recruit students from other gyms, respecting the martial arts community by collaborating with local instructors and facilities instead.

Collaboration Over Competition: We frequently invite nearby gyms to participate in open mat sessions and join us at our MMA events. At Valhalla, we compete to improve and evolve, not for ego.

Fight Promotion

Valhalla MMA is committed to providing a high-quality, professionally organized platform for fighters to showcase their skills. Our local MMA events are held every three months, offering invaluable experience in front of friends, family, and a live audience. Sanctioned by the Florida State Athletic Commission, we invite fighters from local gyms to compete fairly under strict safety regulations.

Participants can engage in various combat formats, including:

Submission Grappling (Gi/No Gi)
Sport MMA (Ages 8-17, No head contact)
Boxing
Kickboxing/Muay Thai
MMA

Our Legacy

Established in 1998, Valhalla MMA has trained thousands of students, producing skilled black belts, competent instructors, and champions who have fought for titles at state, regional, national and international levels. We are not a flashy franchise; we are a dedicated fight family.

Our black belts are earned through years of hard work, sacrifice, and discipline. We do not hand out belts to boost enrollment or please parents; we teach people how to fight.

Our Commitment

Quality Training: We focus on teaching real fighting skills and self-defense, emphasizing discipline and self-respect.

No Politics: We strive to maintain a drama-free environment, showing respect to every instructor and academy around us. We build bridges rather than walls, inviting other schools to train together and grow a strong martial arts community based on respect and shared purpose.

Join the Family

Valhalla isn’t just a gym; it’s a family focused on training warriors. If you’re ready to earn your progress and become the martial artist you were meant to be, welcome to Valhalla!

Our Promise to You

We will help you reach your training goals.
We will teach you how to defend yourself.
We will teach you how to fight!

Your part: SHOW UP!

“Quality is No Accident!” Join us and embark on your martial arts journey today!

VALHALLA MMA 

VALHALLA INSTRUCTORS

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​​At Valhalla, our champions have rightfully claimed their titles through relentless dedication, fierce competition, and triumph over equally skilled adversaries. Their impressive journeys and match histories are meticulously recorded on platforms like Tapology, Sherdog, and YouTube.

MMA CHAMPIONS

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**FEATHERWEIGHT MMA**
Feb. 2, 2023  
  **ISMEAL "RAZZLE DAZZLE" SUAREZ**  
  Florida State Featherweight MMA Champion  

Sept. 16, 2022  
  **ALDO VILLAGRA CASTILLO**  
  International Featherweight MMA Champion  
  San Jose, Costa Rica  

Jan. 18, 2014  
  **JOEL "THE MICHIGAN STRANGLER" SCHOTT**  
  Michigan State Featherweight MMA Champion  

March 15, 2013  
  **CHARLES "CHICKEN HAWK" MILLS**  
  Michigan State Featherweight MMA Champion  

**LIGHTWEIGHT MMA**
April 22, 2023  
  **DANNY SANDOVAL**  
  International Lightweight MMA Champion  
  San Jose, Costa Rica  

Oct. 26, 2013  
  **DANNY "SPAZZ" BALDWIN**  
  Michigan State Lightweight MMA Champion  

March 30, 2012  
  **GARY "THE DARK ANGEL" YOUNG II**  
  Michigan State Lightweight MMA Champion  

**WELTERWEIGHT MMA**
April 22, 2023  
  **ANTHONY "BEATDOWN" BROWN**  
  International Welterweight MMA Champion  
  San Jose, Costa Rica  

Feb. 19, 2022  
  **HARRY "TUFF" MORISSET**  
  Florida State Welterweight MMA Champion  

June 15, 2013  
  **CALVIN "THE BULLY" FOX**  
  Michigan State Welterweight MMA Champion  

Jan. 18, 2013  
  **ZAC BILLS**  
  Michigan State Welterweight MMA Champion  

**MIDDLEWEIGHT MMA**
Jan. 18, 2014  
  **CALVIN "THE BULLY" FOX**  
  Michigan State Middleweight MMA Champion  

Aug. 31, 2013  
  **BOB "SPARTACUS" SZABO**  
  Michigan State Middleweight MMA Champion  

Oct. 26, 2012  
  **JACOB "JACKPINE SAVAGE" IRELAN**  
  Michigan State Middleweight MMA Champion  


**LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MMA**
May 17, 2025

**KEMIL HASSAN**

Florida State Light Heavyweight MMA Champion


Aug. 5, 2023  
  **MICHAEL SPERNA**  
  Florida State Light Heavyweight MMA Champion


**CRUISERWEIGHT MMA**  

Oct. 25, 2025

**TRISTON "ALABAMA SLAMMA" RUTHERFORD**

Florida State Cruiserweight MMA Champion

**HEAVYWEIGHT MMA**
Nov. 8, 2024  
  **SEAN "WRECKING BALL" WISENBARGER**  
  Florida State Heavyweight MMA Champion  

Aug. 31, 2013  
  **ANTOINE "THE PREDATOR" BONNER**  
  Michigan State Heavyweight MMA Champion  


MUAY THAI CHAMPIONS


**JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT MUAY THAI**

Feb. 22, 2025

**LUCA LOPEZ-SENDIN**

Florida State Junior Middleweight Muay Thai Champion


**MIDDLEWEIGHT MUAY THAI**
Nov. 8, 2024  
  **GAELEN PRZYBYLOWICZ**  
  Florida State Middleweight Muay Thai Champion  

Feb. 17, 2024  
  **ANTHONY "BEATDOWN" BROWN**  
  Florida State Middleweight Muay Thai Champion  

**SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT MUAY THAI**
Feb. 17, 2024  
  **GAELEN PRZYBYLOWICZ**  
  Florida State Super Middleweight Muay Thai Champion  

Feb. 2, 2023**  
  **SEAN WINTERSTEIN**  
  Florida State Super Middleweight Muay Thai Champion 


**SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT MUAY THAI**

Nov. 8, 2024**

**KEVIN PRIVO**

Florida State Super Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion



BOXING CHAMPIONS


**JR. (Under 18) JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT BOXING**

May 17, 2025

**"NO FEAR" DAMIR SAKIROV**

Florida State Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion


**JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT BOXING**

Nov. 8, 2024

**DANIEL "ACE" ARIZA**

Florida State Junior Welterweight Boxing Champion


**WELTERWEIGHT BOXING**

Oct. 25, 2025

**DANIEL "ACE" ARIZA**

Florida State Welterweight Boxing Champion


**MIDDLEWEIGHT BOXING**

Feb. 22, 2025

**MAURY "CAPPI" GONZALEZ** 

Florida State Middleweight Boxing Champion



SUBMISSION CHAMPIONS


**LIGHTWEIGHT SUBMISSION**
Feb. 18, 2023  
  **SCOTT TUCKER**  
  Florida State Lightweight Submission Champion  

June 15, 2013  
  **VINCE "CHIN ANKU" COOKS**  
  Michigan State Lightweight Submission Champion  

May 26, 2012  
  **GARY "THE DARK ANGEL" YOUNG II**  
  Michigan State Lightweight Submission Champion