ARE YOU looking for...
a friendly
gym for
all levels?
MVM Academy in Camrose is a different kind of martials arts gym. We are friendly, inviting, and welcome everyone from kids to adults, regardless of your fitness level or previous experience.
a new
ROUTINE?
At MVM Academy, We make martial arts fun! Training shouldn't feel like a punishment or be boring. At MVM Academy we keep the classes exciting, always changing, and you'll always be glad you came.
New levels
of fitness, confidence and skill?
Martial arts are just as good for busy adults s are they are for kids and teens. MVM Academy is perfect for someone who wants wants to level up their fitness, boost their confidence, and gain the lifelong skills and discipline of martial arts.
are you ready...
TO start your journey?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
BJJ is effective for self-defense, fitness, and competition, making it a versatile choice for all skill levels.
MMA
is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts, including striking and grappling.
Muay Thai
Learn to strike confidently and build the foundation of your stand up with the essentials of muay thai
Wrestling
Wrestling focuses on take-downs, controlling your opponent and is a great compliment to your martial arts toolkit
Strength and Conditioning
Build a powerful base of strength and cardio, with our fun, unique and engaging strength and Conditioning classes
Group
Fitness
Fun Coach-Led Workout Programming with warm-up, demonstration, instruction
PERSONAL
TRAINING
Available 1-on-1 private sessions are designed with your specific goals in mind.
Nutrition
Programs
Stop restricting and start focusing on healthy habits with a personalized plan.
KIds
Programs
An unique and different kind of fitness program focus on expecting mothers.
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REVIEWS FROM REAL MEMBERS
Aleisha Wagar2024-06-09So glad we found this gem. Absolutely worth the commute from a neighboring town. Ryan and the other coaches have had such a positive impact on my kids.Rebecca Fisher-Marks2024-06-07MVM Academy is a great gym! My kids have been going there for 4 years and absolutely love it. The head coach and owner Ryan is knowledgeable, kind, caring and encouraging. The other coaches all follow his lead. All the coaches understand that each child learns differently and they adjust their coaching techniques so the child can understand, learn and excel. Also, they have fun while training! Often I will enter the gym to be met with laughter and everyone having a good time while dripping in sweat. If you want a great workout in an awesome, welcoming environment check out MVM Academy in Camrose. You will not regret it!Tiffany Paul2024-06-07We love it here at MVM as it has become our second home. My son has been at this gym for a few years now and we have made so many friends here. I cannot express enough how mixed martial arts has done wonders for the confidence and self discipline of my child. The coaches are excellent, and MVM has won best overall team at many different competitions, which speaks to the dedication and hard work they put into their students. We highly recommend this gym for anybody looking to try something new, looking for a workout, or wishing to rekindle a connection with MMA.Cherrie Smith2024-06-07Ryan and the team of coaches are amazing, they are dedicated to all that train here. They have patience, understanding, resilience and most of all respect for everyone that steps on the mat. I can’t recommend this gym enough whether it’s for yourself or your littles. Such a great place for my kids and many others. Thank You 😊Jenny Ryan Hafso2024-06-06The coaches are passionate about teaching. They pay close attention to detail and technique. My kiddos love the team environment!Nik G2024-06-06Me and my son train here in different disciplines. Excellent atmosphere. Coaching staff is fantastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommendRandy Chung2024-05-10Ryan is truly passionate martial artist with a mission to help his students grow through skill acquisition and personal development. Highly recommended for those who are looking to learn how to defend themselves, get in shape and improve mental health!akovacevic22024-05-09I can't recommend MVM Academy highly enough! Professor Ryan goes above and beyond to ensure every student's growth and comfort in learning BJJ. The dedication to improvement and pushing beyond our comfort zones is truly admirable. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the support from both the professor and fellow students creates an ideal environment for learning and growth. If you're looking for a BJJ school where you'll not only learn but also be challenged to become your best, this is the place!Min Ahn2024-02-28I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Vancouver and Calgary, but whenever I visit Camrose, I make sure to go to MVM for training. The 50-minute drive each way is always worth it. Professor Ryan, despite being a black belt, constantly travels to the U.S. to learn and teach even better Jiu-Jitsu. His dedication is evident in class, like when he details techniques such as pinching the leg from the HQ position and applying pressure to the opponent's hamstring with the knee. The kids' class is impressive too, with many kids and blue belt or higher assistant coaches ensuring every child learns techniques safely. Witnessing this, I am confident that this gym will continue to progress. I genuinely enjoy working out with the team; everyone is welcoming and friendly, making it easy to adapt. I look forward to the future growth of this BJJ gym.
Join The Best gym near me in Camrose!
01
Intro
Get started by booking
your free intro.
02
Plan
Meet with a coach and
make a plan.
03
Results
Start training, follow your
program and get results.
Getting started is easy at Camrose’s Best MMA gym.
At MVM Academy we take pride in providing a safe yet hard working environment with a great community of like minded individuals. We have build this community up in a way that really helps foster growth for everyone at the gym and all levels from begginers to professionals. We believe we can help you achieve your goals and we are excited to help!
MVM Academy
OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Youth Jiu-Jitsu (For ages 8-13)
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids Jiu-jitsu (For ages 4-7)
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
No Gi Fundamentals
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Muay Thai
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
CROSSFIT
5:00 PM
CROSSFIT
6:00 PM
CROSSFIT
7:00 PM
Muay Thai
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
No Gi Fundamentals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Youth Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids Jiu-jitsu ages 4-7
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
MMA
7:30 PM – 8:15 pm
CROSSFIT
5:00 PM
CROSSFIT
6:00 PM
CROSSFIT
7:00 PM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Youth Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids Jiu-jitsu ages 4-7
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
No Gi Fundamentals
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Muay Thai
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
CROSSFIT
5:00 PM
CROSSFIT
6:00 PM
CROSSFIT
7:00 PM
Muay Thai
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
No Gi Fundamentals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Youth Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids Jiu-jitsu ages 4-7
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
MMA
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
CROSSFIT
5:00 PM
CROSSFIT
6:00 PM
CROSSFIT
7:00 PM
Jiu Jitsu fundamentals
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Comp Team Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Wrestling
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
CROSSFIT
4:00 PM
CROSSFIT
5:00 PM
Advanced Kids No Gi
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
No Gi fundamentals
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Muay Thai sparring
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CROSSFIT
12:00 PM
CROSSFIT
3:00 PM
No Classes
CROSSFIT
8:00 AM
CROSSFIT
9:00 AM
Have Questions?We've got the answers right here!
How Do I Join and Get Started?
Super simple! Just click get started anywhere here on the page to book your free intro session where you’ll get to tour the gym & meet our coaches.
What Will My First Class Look Like As a Beginner?
Each class starts with a small warm up and is followed by some positional work related to the sessions teaching.
Your coach will then show a series of related techniques with time to ask questions and practice each one with your chosen drilling partner. A few “mini game” scenarios to put your new techniques in to live practices leads us to the end of class.
High fives and fist bumps leave you with the option of saying to put your accumulated knowledge to the test during live training/sparring if you feel ready for it (this is the fun part!).
You’ll likely be sore the next day as you’ve moved your body and used your muscles in ways you probably never have. Don’t worry the soreness won’t stick around too long and will get much better with consistent training.
What Makes MVM Academy Different From Other BJJ Gyms?
At MVM Academy we pride ourselves on being safe and inclusive. We train hard and crush our goals while maintaining a safe and supportive training atmosphere. We have experienced coaches and professors, a beautiful facility and the best people as your training partners and teammates.
Do I Need to Already Be Fit To Join?
Not at all! Most of our members start just like you, not only are you learning a new skill, you’re learning how to move your body and workout in a different way. All of this takes time and you’ll quickly see an improvement in your overall fitness, cardio and problem solving after your first month of training consistently.
How to Belt Promotions Work?
The order of belt ranking is: White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black
Everyone starts as a white belt, no matter their age, physical condition or previous martial arts experience. As your knowledge and ability increase from attending classes and putting your knowledge into proactive ‘rolling’ you’ll move through the belt ranks.
Training 3-5 times a week on a consistent basis will earn your Black Belt in about 8 years. Everyone will progress at their own pace and will be promoted accordingly. “All good things take time,” my momma said, and Jiu Jitsu is no exception.
At MVM Academy we don’t charge you for belt promotions or testing or make you compete, we follow the IBJJF guidelines for Youth and Adult ranking.
How Many Days Per Week Should I Train?
When you’re learning and everything is new we recommend 2-3 sessions a week consistently. This will give you time to adjust your body and brain to MVM Academy. We recommend leaving a day in between sessions to give yourself a chance to recover.
As you get less sore you can bump your training up to increase your knowledge and experience, 4-5 sessions is a nice balanced sweet spot. The only key to success in MVM Academy is mat time! And with mat time comes crushing your fitness goals and working on achieving your next promotion!
When Should I Expect To See Results?
When it comes to results at MVM Academy it’s a two fold answer – you’ll see an increase in your overall fitness and flexibility in about a month. When it comes to understanding MVM Academy and progressing in your knowledge it will take about 6 months.
We know, that’s a long time, we always say, “MVM Academy has a learning curve like climbing a mountain”. The view is worth it and so is the time you put in building a framework, once it’s done you’ll see improvements regularly and in much shorter intervals.