Evolution Grappling Academy

Specialties

Evolution Grappling Academy is a Martial Arts and Wellness center that provides members of all ages with top quality instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling, Group Fitness Classes and Combat Grappling (self defense).

History

Established in 2012.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy founded in 2012 in Fishkill, NY

Meet the Business Owner

Mike P.

Business Owner

The Instructor Mike Palladino is also an active Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor, Submission Grappler and Founder of Evolution Grappling Academy. Mike is a BJJ Brown belt under the tutelage of 2x IBJJF World Champion and Soul Fighters Co-​Founder, Rafael «Formiga» Barbosa and Submission Grappling Wizard and Sambo Master Vladislav Koulikov. A practitioner of combat sports for close to a decade, Mike is a Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Medalist and multiple time Submission Fighting champion. Mike has traveled internationally for training trips to Rio deJaneiro, Brasil, Moscow, Russia and the Netherlands. As an Instructor, Mike Palladino has produced multiple champions at the highest caliber of competition. Additionally, Mike has taught unarmed Defensive-​Tactics at Green Haven Correctional Facility and for the USMC at Stewart. Training partner for UFC contenders and former Olympians.