Summit Fitness Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu

Summit Fitness Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu in Starkville is guided by Head Instructor Jamie Houston, a First Degree Black Belt under Jay Pages and a 10th Planet Brown Belt under Brandon McCaghren. Jamie brings a competitive edge shaped by multiple IBJJF gold medals, including victories at the 2023 No Gi Pan Am and the 2018 No-Gi World Championships. His background as a former professional MMA fighter and boxer with over 16 years of experience informs the gym’s approach to both striking and grappling arts. The academy operates under the Ciao Tera Association and maintains a 10th Planet affiliation for no-gi training. Classes here accommodate a range of practitioners from hobbyists to serious competitors. Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sessions focus on technique and leverage for self-defense, with students regularly participating in sport grappling competitions. The striking fundamentals class, also led by Jamie, emphasizes practical self-defense and fight skills, drawing on his professional fighting experience. For younger students, the kids’ program combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and striking fundamentals with a curriculum designed to build confidence and teach anti-bullying strategies. Summit Fitness offers a full schedule seven days a week, including fitness kickboxing classes that focus on high-intensity interval training suitable for all fitness levels starting at age 15. The facility is wheelchair accessible and features clean changing areas and water fountains. Pricing options include tailored agreements for college students, reflecting the gym’s connection to the local community and its diverse training needs.

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