Marin Mixed Martial Arts Testimonials

"I am so impressed with Mikyo Riggs and Marin MMA. The school is beautiful, the students are friendly and the instruction is first class. If you live in the area, it is THE place to train."
Dave Kovar – Internationally renowned instructor with black belt degrees in ten different martial arts styles

"I've known Mikyo for over 10 years. He has been a training partner, coach, and friend. With his knowledge of striking, takedowns, and Jiu-Jitsu he is a perfect teacher for anyone who wants to learn true mixed martial arts."

BJ Penn – UFC World Champion, Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, One of the Pound for Pound Best fighters in the world

 

"There are a lot of Martial Artists that can only fight and many that can only teach. The best situation for one's training is to find someone that can do both. And Mikyo Riggs is that kind of Martial Artist!"
David Camarillo – Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, Trainer of UFC fighters

"I have had the pleasure of seeing Mikyo Riggs at several of our seminars. Mikyo is what the prototypical combat athlete should be: dedicated to his art, to his students and to his advancement as a professional. I consider him a close colleague in the combative world and will be taking some private lessons from him on my next visit to San Francisco/Bay Area. Congratulations on your new school Mikyo -you deserve it."
JC Santana - One of the top trainers in the world

"I've known Mikyo for almost 6 years and the words that come to mind when the subject is himself are: Friendly, dedicated, giving and outgoing. As a person, he has always been loyal to his friends and it s always looking to learn and improve not just as an athlete and a trainer but simply as a human being. As an athlete, he was always very technical and competitive, which in my opinion, every top athlete must be like, besides always looking to learn and add to his knowledge. Which explains why Mikyo has a group of such technical students. His dedications to teaching and to his students are shown at every tournament he brings his school to. Always screaming to his team on the side of the mat until there s no more voice as if he was the one competing. He's a person that will add to you in one way or another!"
Crosley Gracie - Pride FC fighter, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Pancrase Fighter

"Mikyo Riggs was one of my first training partners and coaches. He had the ability to teach and understand martial arts in an innovative manner well before it became a sport. With The help of Mikyo, I was able to enter my first two mixed martial arts events with success and the added help of a great coach. One of the true mixed martial artists, Mikyo’s understanding of ground fighting, stand up, and general martial arts is unparalleled. I would highly recommend anyone to train with the uncrowned champion of mixed martial arts, Mikyo Riggs."
Gabe Ruediger - 3X WEC Lightweight World Champion, UFC Fighter

"Mikyo Riggs is not just an old friend, but an excellent coach, instructor, and motivator. When I met Mikyo in 1996, I knew he was real deal when I asked him to show an escape from the guard and he made it look so beautiful and so technical. People don't know this, but Mikyo also helped me enrich my boxing career and skills by introducing me to Front Range Boxing in Boulder, CO. If you are reading this, you need to stop here and register MARIN MMA. It's the best kept secret north of the Golden Gate Bridge. What are you waiting for?"
James Cook (Two time world kickboxing champion)

"When I walked in the doors of the newly established Marin MMA over five years ago I could smell the paint still drying on the walls. At the time I was grossly overweight, carried little self confidence and could barely look another person in the eye.  As the business of Marin MMA grew and found its feet so too did its student. Over the next five years I would lose weight and come into myself as a human being. The debt I owe Mikyo Riggs and his school is truly beyond measure. At Marin MMA I have made friendships I am certain will last a lifetime, as well as re-invented my body, mind and spirit."
Ben Russack - Student, training 5 years in Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has a blue belt