Champions
Who Teach
World-class credentials. Patient, beginner-friendly coaching. You'll get championship-level instruction in a welcoming environment — no matter where you're starting from.
Two Head Coaches · Decades of Experience
Elite Experience, Grounded Approach
At Refine MMA, you're learning from two coaches with deep competition pedigree at national and international levels — and a shared commitment to making every student feel welcome on the mats, from day one.
Sam McCarthy
A BJJ black belt with over a decade on the mats, Sam has built Refine MMA's jiu-jitsu program around technical, patient instruction.
BJJ Black Belt (2023) — training and competing for over 10 years
Multiple 1st place podium finishes across all belt levels, nationally and internationally
Multiple-time national and state champion
8 years coaching experience in both BJJ and MMA
Coached and cornered successful BJJ athletes and notable MMA fighters in jiu-jitsu and MMA grappling
Alish Smith
A professional MMA fighter with over 30 fights across 3 major disciplines, Alish brings real, fight-night experience into every class. She's competed on the some of the best promotions in the sport and brings that experience to the Refine MMA mats.
Professional MMA fighter — 30+ fights across MMA, Muay Thai, and boxing (amateur and professional)
Competed nationally and internationally on major promotions including Cage Warriors, Fury FC, and Eternal
BJJ Brown Belt (2025)
State and national champion
World-Class Credentials
Don't Mean an Intimidating Gym
Both Sam and Alish are known for patient, beginner-friendly coaching. You'll get championship-level instruction in a welcoming environment — whether it's your first class or your five hundredth.
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