The Academy

Specialties

The Academy has both an adults program and a kids program. The adults program offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and Functional Fitness. The kids program is a mixed curriculum that develops a strong character, the ability to defend themselves without resorting to striking, and a fitness component that is severely lacking in todays school systems.

History

Established in 2003.

Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner left thier fighting and teaching careers in Boulder, CO to return back to Amanda’s home state of Maine in 2003. Opening their own school had been a dream since starting in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and in 2003 that’s exactly what they did. The first Academy location was in an empty warehouse space in Westbrook which was a short lived venture due to the onset of winter and no heat. This led to the Academy’s next home on Forest Ave in a small basement space. This is where the Academy started to establish it’s reputation as one of the best martial arts schools in Maine. When faced with numerous floods it was time to find our first real home which we did at our current location on Warren Ave where we have been for going on four years. The journey of the Academy so far has showed the reward of perseverance through challenging circumstances. The gym is now one of the premier martial arts training facilities in Maine.

Meet the Business Owner

Jay J.

Business Owner

Jay Jack has been a martial arts practitioner since the age of five and has studied nearly every art out there before finding his true calling in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu and Thai Boxing. He is widely known as one of the most gifted teachers around on top of having a vast array of competitive experience including over 20 professional Mixed Martial Arts fights, and numerous national level grappling tournaments.

The Academy also recommends

Portland Advertising Specialties

Jay J. says,

«Craig and Dave are 100% reliable and can be counted on to produce and install great work. We recommend them for any promotional/​sign work.»

Flatbread Company

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Pizzería

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Vegetariano

Jay J. says,

«amazing pizza, amazing salad… can’t be beat»

Whole Foods Market

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Supermercados

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Licores

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Carnicería

Jay J. says,

«Eating right is a number one priority for athletes and right now Whole Foods really has the market cornered on healthy shopping in Portland.»