Shackelford's MMA Center

Shackelford's MMA Center operates at 8804 Caroma St. Ste 155 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Providing martial arts instruction to Olive Branch, Southaven, Lewisburg, Hernando, and Nesbit, the facility offers training across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai kickboxing, and kids martial arts. The academy is owned and operated by instructor John-David Shackelford, who brings extensive coaching experience to the facility with a focus on youth development and combat sports fundamentals. Shackelford designs curriculum to teach practical self-defense, body awareness, and self-control, ensuring that both young students and adults develop athletic conditioning alongside martial skill. Offerings at the school include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stand-up Muay Thai kickboxing, mixed combat sparring, and dedicated youth classes. Students practice striking combinations, ground control, and submission defense in structured, coach-led workouts. The training environment accommodates recreational hobbyists and competitive athletes alike. Interested individuals and parents can book a phone consultation with a coach or review web specials on the academy website.