Business Details
27 Years
experience
Martial Arts Training for All Ages in Virginia Beach
Founded in 1999, Eastern Academy Of Mixed Martial Arts (EAMMA) is a professional martial arts facility dedicated to providing high-quality training for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Our programs emphasize personalized attention, individual development, and practical self-defense techniques across disciplines like Muay-Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Silat. Led by founder Wahsei Miran, who holds certifications from martial arts legends including Dan Inosanto and Relson Gracie, we focus on building self-confidence, discipline, and physical fitness.Our youth programs prioritize safety while fostering character growth, and adult classes blend traditional techniques with modern combat systems. With a commitment to excellence, EAMMA cultivates mental alertness, respect, and real-world self-defense skills that extend beyond the training mat.
Services
Muay-Thai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jeet Kune Do
Silat
Filipino Martial Arts
Submission Grappling
Youth Classes
Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction from certified experts with decades of martial arts experience.
- Our curriculum combines traditional and modern disciplines for practical self-defense applications.
- Youth programs emphasize safety, discipline, and confidence-building through structured training.
- Adult classes integrate combat systems like Muay-Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for real-world effectiveness.
- Founder Wahsei Miran trained directly under martial arts legends including Dan Inosanto and Relson Gracie.
Services
Muay-Thai
Muay-Thai, the 'Art of Eight Limbs,' utilizes punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes for comprehensive striking training. Our classes teach traditional techniques with modern applications, emphasizing full-body engagement and clinching strategies. Students develop power generation, cardiovascular endurance, and practical self-defense skills through structured drills and partner work.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques using leverage over strength. Our curriculum follows the traditional belt progression system while emphasizing real-world effectiveness. Students learn positional control, joint locks, and chokeholds applicable to both competitive and self-defense scenarios through live sparring and technical drills.
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist) teaches adaptive combat principles developed by Bruce Lee. Classes emphasize efficiency, directness, and simplicity through fluid techniques that integrate striking, trapping, and grappling. Students learn to customize their approach based on individual strengths and situational requirements through structured drills and practical applications.
Silat
Silat combines striking, joint locks, throws, and weapon techniques from Southeast Asian traditions. Training includes fluid movements inspired by nature, low stances, and practical self-defense applications. Students develop balance, agility, and situational awareness while learning both empty-hand techniques and traditional weapon forms like the kris dagger.
Youth Classes
Our youth martial arts programs build discipline, confidence, and physical coordination for children aged 6+. The curriculum combines self-defense techniques with character development through structured belt testing systems. Classes emphasize safety while teaching practical skills to handle peer pressure and real-world scenarios through age-appropriate drills and interactive instruction.
People
Wahsei Miran
Founder
Certified instructor in Filipino Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do, and Muay-Thai. Trained under Dan Inosanto, Relson Gracie, and Erik Paulson. Specializes in integrating traditional techniques with modern combat systems for practical self-defense applications.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Muay-Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Silat, Filipino Martial Arts, and submission grappling for both youth and adult students.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, all programs accommodate beginners through advanced practitioners with personalized instruction tailored to individual skill levels and goals.
What are your membership rates?
Monthly membership starts at $190 for youth and adult classes, with pricing based on training frequency and program type.
Do you offer family discounts?
Contact us directly to inquire about family pricing options and group training packages for multiple participants.
Who are your instructors?
Founder Wahsei Miran holds certifications from martial arts legends including Dan Inosanto, Relson Gracie, and Erik Paulson with decades of combined teaching experience.
What safety measures do you have?
Youth classes prioritize structured supervision while adult programs emphasize controlled sparring. All training follows progressive skill development with protective equipment provided.
