Mat Chess MMA

Mat Chess MMA offers Kids' Martial Arts Classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, a Bryant After-School Program, and Kids' Summer Camp. The program also lists Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes with gi and no-gi options, and Muay Thai classes that include shadowboxing, conditioning padwork, weekly lessons, and light sparring.

Programs

• Kids' Martial Arts Classes — Kids · Mon-Fri 4:15 pm-5:15 pm
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Daily; Mon-Fri 6:00 am-7:00 am, Sat-Sun 12:00 pm-2:30 pm; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 5:30 pm-7:30 pm; Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
• Muay Thai Kickboxing — Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
• Boxing — Wed 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
• Wrestling — Tue, Thu 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
• Bryant After-School Program
• Kids' Summer Camp

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Mat Chess MMA was founded in 2011 by former schoolteacher and accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt Andrew Perkins. The site says Andrew Perkins is also a Dave Ginsburg Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the academy is IBJJF-certified, and it has more than 150 five-star reviews. Muay Thai Kickboxing classes are coached by Roy Starin, who has trained both Muay Thai and Dutch-style kickboxing for over 12 years. The site also says students regularly compete in local, national, and international tournaments and superfights.

All classes are described as beginner friendly. Fundamentals classes are said to be helpful for beginners. The site says students should come to class as often as they can and that classes are designed to make the most of a 90-minute to 2-hour time investment.

Last updated August 19, 2026.