Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy NYC
About
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy NYC offers comprehensive MMA training under the guidance of experienced coaches. Head Coach Plinio Cruz brings championship-level expertise as a Bellator veteran and former heavyweight champion, while Coach Ednilson Santos provides additional instruction. The gym focuses on developing practical skills across mixed martial arts disciplines in a modern facility designed for serious training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the world-class instruction and elite coaching quality at Cruz MMA. They describe a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that makes the gym feel like a second home while still providing challenging training that pushes them to improve. Specific coaches are noted for creating a positive, uplifting community where members gain confidence, mental strength, and MMA skills. Reviews mention the modern facility and express gratitude for being part of what they consider one of the best fighting gyms globally.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Noemi L
11 months ago
World-class instructors!! I learn so much in every single Cruz MMA class. The coaches create such a welcoming atmosphere that it feels like a second family. Every session pushes me to be my best. Thanks to their guidance, I’m gaining confidence, mental strength, and skills both in MMA and beyond. So grateful to be part of this positive, uplifting community!
Luis W
11 months ago
CHAMA!🔥🗿🇧🇷 Elite instruction in a modern facility
Lucas Lutkus
11 months ago
Cruz MMA is one of the best fighting gyms in the World!
Jesus Batista
3 months ago
10/10, highly recommend
Brandon Z
4 months ago
Feels like a second home
groupCoaches & Instructors
Plinio Cruz
Head Coach
Bellator veteran, former heavyweight champion, CFFC Heavyweight Champ
Led by Bellator veteran and former heavyweight champion Plinio Cruz. He trains hard and that is why his students are so tough.
Ednilson Santos
Coach