York Mixed Martial Arts Academy

York Mixed Martial Arts Academy delivers combat sports and martial arts education in Shiloh Village Plaza in York, Pennsylvania. The academy provides technical instruction in ground grappling, stand-up striking, and mixed martial arts. The instructional program is directed by academy president and lead instructor George McGinnis, who holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo alongside a Level III instructor certification in Muay Thai under Kru Jose Villarisco. Coaching is assisted by academy manager Chip Sargent, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, and grappling coach Micah Yohe. Academy coursework features adult gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, morning no-gi jiu-jitsu, Judo throws and pins, Muay Thai striking combinations, and mixed martial arts conditioning. Youth programming serves students beginning at age 8, including kids grappling for ages 8 to 11 and junior jiu-jitsu for ages 12 to 14. Weekend open mat sessions provide students time for sparring and technique review.