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ABOUT US

We have the best instructors in the area. Hands down. No two ways about it.

We have helped to produce top competitors in MMA, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Jujitsu, and wrestling in organizations including but not limited to the UFC, M1 Global, ACB, Strike Force, Bellator, XFC, One FC, Dream, K-1 and more. Wildside is also the only school in the area to have fighters and martial artists competing at the highest levels around the world including The United States, Russia, Germany, Malaysia, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and more.

Michael Merriman

*Focus: MMA, Kick Boxing and Striking

Gym owner and one of the top trainers and cornermen in the country. Over his 15 plus years as a coach he has trained and cornered athletes in the UFC, M1 Global, Bellator, Strikeforce to name just a few. Mike also was a coach for the USA Team at the WAKO Kickboxing World Championships in Bosnia. He has plied his trade in the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Canada, Bosnia and more. Athletes under his tutelage have become national and world champions.

Jordan Willis

Kickboxing & Thai Boxing

Professional Kickboxer and experienced coach with over a decade in the sport. 2x National Champion and 2x international medalist who has represented the USA national team, winning against top international competition around the world.

Jamon Cooke

Kickboxing & Thai Boxing

A professional kickboxer, Jamon has fought around the world and is a 3x National Champion, an International Titleholder, and has a silver medal from the Pan-Am games. He has a wealth of coaching experience to go along with his accomplishments in the ring.

Zachary Odom

*Kids Program and Personal Training

Zachary Odom
Zachary has been training in combat sports since 2006 in many forms. From Wrestling, Brazilian Jujitsu and Thai/ K1 Kickboxing. Zachary was a Professional Mix Martial Artist that brings a wealth of knowledge to the mat. He has coached many fighters for their debuts to world class athletes and will bring that experience to the kids’ program as well.

Jabori Murphy

*Focus: Fitness and Conditioning

With a lifelong passion for sports, Jabori pursued a career as a collegiate basketball player. After becoming a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), he now incorporates his expertise and newfound interest in kickboxing to our program

Jenny Savage

*Boxing

With over a decade of combat sports experience and as a Bareknuckle boxing contender, Coach Savage offers unparalleled knowledge and expertise in the field. Her skills and dedication set her apart as a leading trainer in the area.

Adrian Thomas

*Focus: Wrestling.

Adrian Thomas brings an impressive pedigree, you'll be sure to take your wrestling game to the next level or simply add a new skill set to your game. Adrian is a D1 Collegiate wrestler, AAU State Champion and 2x region champion.