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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, Striking, & No-GI

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.

Andrew Hansen

*Focus: Gi Jujitsu. * Head Instructor Owner Hansen BJJ

Owner of Hansen BJJ and head of Wildside combat sports BJJ program.
Andrew Hansen is a multiple time IBJJF gold medalist. Along with a
European open brown belt silver medalist, Pan American black belt bronze medalist, European open black belt bronze medalist.
He has been ranked top 5 at Brown belt world ranking along with top 10 black belt master 1 word ranking, top 15 master 2 black belt world ranking.
With all these accomplishments, he has also coached multiple world and Pan American champions and medalists.

Brandon Webb

*Focus: Brazilian Jui-jitsu

Coach Brandon's journey began in North Carolina before moving to Florida, where he started practicing BJJ at 13. He demonstrated exceptional skills in the kids' belt system, earning a green belt before attaining a blue belt under Professor Igor Andrade. After joining the Army at 18, he dedicated 8 years to serving his country. Following a paratrooper accident that resulted in severe injuries, he medically retired and took a break from BJJ to recover from multiple surgeries. In 2023, he resumed his BJJ training under Professor Hansen, reigniting his passion for the sport.

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: Kids Program

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 into our children's striking 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.