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Pierro MMA - Staten Island's Premier Mixed Martial Arts Program

World class coaching combined with state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect environment to master MMA, BJJ, and more in Staten Island.

master multiple disciplines

We offer a full range of martial arts disciplines taught by experienced coaches. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced fighter sharpening your skills, our classes provide world-class training in a motivating and team-oriented environment.

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Our Staten Island MMA program combines striking, grappling, and conditioning to create complete fighters. Join a high-energy training community where discipline meets performance. Learn to seamlessly transition between ranges—from long-range striking to clinch work to ground control. Our comprehensive approach covers stand-up fighting, takedowns, takedown defense, and submission techniques, giving you the versatility needed in modern combat sports. All skill levels welcome, from absolute beginners to active competitors.

Kickboxing/Muay Thai

Master the art of eight limbs with our kickboxing and Muay Thai program. Develop devastating striking combinations using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees while building explosive power and cardio conditioning. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and competitive fighters alike, our Staten Island kickboxing classes deliver results through proven technique and intense training.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Learn the gentle art at Staten Island's premier BJJ program. This ground-based martial art emphasizes leverage and technique over raw strength, teaching you effective takedowns, submissions, and positional control. Build confidence and skill on the mat through systematic instruction in this proven self-defense system that works for practitioners of all sizes and athletic abilities.

Wrestling

Build the foundation that creates champions. Most UFC title holders share a wrestling background for good reason, it develops unmatched control, takedown ability, and physical dominance. Our wrestling program sharpens your technique and mental fortitude through rigorous training that carries over to all aspects of combat sports and daily life.

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Personal training

Accelerate your progress with individualized instruction designed around your specific goals. Our one-on-one sessions target exactly what you need—strength gains, technical refinement, conditioning, or complete athletic development. Get a fully customized training plan that adapts as you improve.

Multiple certified trainers available for private sessions in all martial arts disciplines plus general fitness and conditioning.

Class schedule

Find a class time that fits your schedule and come train with us — your first class is completely free, no appointment needed. Just stop by, meet the team, and see what makes us one of the top MMA gyms in NYC.

Monday

Gi BJJ: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fight Team (Invite only): 9:15pm - 11:00pm

Tuesday

No Gi BJJ: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fight Team (Invite only): 9:15pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday

Gi BJJ: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

No Gi BJJ: 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Fight Team (Invite only): 9:15pm - 11:00pm

Thursday

No Gi BJJ: 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Fight Team (Invite only): 9:15pm - 11:00pm

Friday

No Gi BJJ: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Mixed Martial Arts: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Sunday

Gi BJJ: 9:00am - 10:00am

Wrestling: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

the best in the game

Our coaching staff brings years of fighting, competition, and teaching experience to every class. Each coach is dedicated to helping you reach your goals — whether you're training for fitness, competition, or self-defense — in a supportive, high-level environment.

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Johnny Pierro
Johnny Pierro
Head MMA Coach
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Johnny Pierro
Johnny Pierro is a lifelong martial artist with training in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, karate, wrestling, judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In June 2021, he earned his BJJ black belt at age 24 under Professor Marcio Bittencourt. Johnny is a multi-division champion, winning titles in grappling at every belt level and currently holding the 170 lb Kickboxing title, the 170 lb and 165 lb MMA titles for Jackhammer Promotions, and the 165 lb WRSA New York State MMA title. Beyond competing, he is a dedicated coach who has led athletes to championship success across MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and submission grappling.
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Craig Sampson
Craig Sampson
Assistant MMA/Wrestling coach
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Craig Sampson
Coach Craig brings over a decade of wrestling experience to the team. A 2022 graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he wrestled all four years and earned Academic All-American honors twice. After returning home, he joined our program as a coach in 2023. In addition to wrestling, he is an active competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, bringing a wealth of grappling knowledge to the squad.
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Mike Carim
Mike Carim
Assistant MMA & Judo coach
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Mike Carim
Sensei Mike served in the United States Coast Guard for 6 ½ years (honorably discharged). He has been training with Dento Teki Na since February 2016. His prior experience includes Muay Thai, boxing, grappling, kickboxing, MMA, and weapons defense all of which complement his training and instructing. He competes in tournaments up and down the East Coast. He has also competed in Kickboxing/MMA bouts and has his Amateur MMA card.
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Vin Pagnotta
Vin Pagnotta
Assistant MMA coach
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Vin Pagnotta
Coach Vin began his martial arts journey in Goju Ryu Karate and Japanese Jujutsu, earning his 4th-degree black belt after 18 years of dedication. In high school, he competed on the wrestling team for four years and finished as the PSAL City Finals runner-up at 182 lbs his senior year. During college, he started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently a blue belt. Today, Coach Vin is a competitive amateur MMA fighter with a 4–1 record and is the reigning bantamweight champion for Jackhammer Promotions.
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Nick Volpe
Nick Volpe
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
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Nick Volpe
Coach Nick is a first degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Marcio Bittencourt with experience in mma, Muay Thai, judo, and wrestling. Beginning his training in 2012, Coach Nick now runs the Dark Bear BJJ program at Dento Teki Na. He is also the grappling coach for the NYC Armored Combat Team and an armored combat fighter. After competitive success in BJJ, Olympic style fencing, and armored combat, his attention is focused on effective coaching methods to drive development of the next generation of grapplers and fighters.
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ready to train?

Whether you have training experience or you are a true beginner, we will welcome you with open arms.

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Please reach out to coach Johnny directly regarding personal training.

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