About
Misfit Martial Arts in Northport, Alabama provides a friendly, supportive training environment that welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners. The gym is known for its unique teaching approach that combines traditional drills with more dynamic, game-based learning methods, helping students better retain and apply techniques. Students particularly appreciate Coach Coker's instruction style and the supportive community atmosphere.
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Overall VibeInstructors QualityClassesFacility QualityPricingLocation & AccessibilityPublic Review Sentiment
Instructors
Coach Coker receives consistent praise for his innovative teaching approach that combines traditional drills with ecological methods, making jiu-jitsu concepts more accessible and practical. Students appreciate his patience with beginners and ability to challenge more experienced practitioners in a safe, controlled environment.
Facility
While specific details about the facility are limited in reviews, the training environment appears to be suitable for effective practice with adequate space for classes. The gym offers specialized training for various martial arts disciplines, suggesting a well-equipped facility designed to accommodate different training needs.
Pricing
Misfit Martial Arts offers reasonably priced memberships with adult jiu-jitsu at $135/month and kids jiu-jitsu at $100/month. The pricing appears to offer good value considering the quality of instruction and the inclusion of specialized classes like Jeet Kune Do and Kali Stick and Knife Defense in the membership.
Facility
Gym
Instructors
Classes
Pricing
The gym offers a free trial program for prospective students, though specific details about the duration and terms are not explicitly stated on their website.
Location
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5 - 7:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 7:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 7:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 7:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 7:30PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 1PM |
| Sunday (Today) | Closed |
Location
Misfit Martial Arts is located at 6300 AL-69 in Northport, Alabama, providing a convenient training location for residents in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the teaching style at Misfit Martial Arts different from other gyms?
Coach Coker uses an ecological approach combined with traditional drills, focusing on practical application rather than just rote memorization. This helps students better understand and retain techniques, making it especially effective for those who struggled with purely drill-based training.
Is Misfit Martial Arts suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, multiple reviews highlight how welcoming and patient the instructors are with complete beginners. The teaching approach is designed to make jiu-jitsu concepts accessible to newcomers while still challenging more experienced practitioners.
What additional martial arts are taught besides jiu-jitsu?
Besides jiu-jitsu, Misfit Martial Arts offers Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training and alternating Saturday classes in Jeet Kune Do and Kali Stick and Knife Defense, which are included in the membership.
How often are kids' classes offered?
Kids' jiu-jitsu classes are offered twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm, for $100 per month.
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