Myriad Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Myriad Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Ames, Iowa, offers a diverse curriculum under the guidance of instructors including Haris Variz, Jake Bower, Kyven Gadson, Joel Dudley, and Loko Luis. The academy’s programming spans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking arts like kickboxing and Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts training. While specific lineage details are not listed, the instruction team combines grappling and striking expertise to cover multiple martial disciplines. Students at Myriad train through a structured class progression that includes gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and intermediate levels, with dedicated sessions for competition team skill acquisition and sparring. The academy also supports youth development through the Mini Movers program, introducing children to gi-based BJJ. Striking fundamentals and kickboxing classes supplement grappling training, and MMA classes led by Haris Variz integrate these elements into a comprehensive fight sport context. The schedule features early-morning skill acquisition classes for the competition team, evening sessions for striking and sparring, and weekend open mat opportunities for adults to drill and roll freely. Wrestling practice, including high-intensity MMA wrestling sessions instructed by Kyven Gadson, rounds out the offerings. Drop-in attendance is permitted for many classes, reflecting a flexible approach to training access. Myriad’s location on East 13th Street provides a central spot for Ames practitioners interested in a multi-disciplinary martial arts environment.

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