Cies MMA

Cies MMA in Colorado Springs is led by Mike Ciesnolevicz, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Sergio Penha and a UFC veteran with a 20-4-1 professional MMA record. Mike brings his experience from both the cage and the mats to every class, focusing on practical, effective grappling and striking for all students. He runs most of the adult classes himself and believes in pairing students so everyone gets matched with a good training partner, making sure both beginners and experienced athletes learn and improve together. The academy offers a full schedule six days a week, including Adult Gi BJJ, No-Gi grappling, kickboxing, and boxing. The Gi classes follow a structured format with half the time spent on technique and the other half on live training. No-Gi sessions blend BJJ, catch wrestling, and MMA-style grappling, while striking classes rotate between Muay Thai and Dutch kickboxing. Mike’s approach to kickboxing is influenced by his own coach, UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich, and Friday sessions give members a chance to test their skills with light sparring. Cies MMA also runs a youth BJJ program for ages 5–12, led by Coach Kyle Kirk, a purple belt with competition experience. Teens with more than six months of training can move into adult classes and start learning striking. The coaching staff includes black belts and accomplished competitors in BJJ, judo, wrestling, and MMA, such as Barb Ciesnolevicz, David Rivera, Tyler McGuire, Robby Spinella, and Jacob Cochran, each bringing their own expertise to the mat. The gym welcomes a wide range of students, from families to aspiring fighters, and keeps a strong focus on quality instruction, practical skills, and a true team atmosphere.

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