MMA · Beginner
Foundations MMA
Teens & adults · Ages 12+Our beginner mixed martial arts class for teens and adults ages 12 and up — learn the fundamentals of MMA through task-based drilling.
Programs
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From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
MMA · All Levels
All Levels MMA
Solid grasp of Foundations MMAA high-paced mixed martial arts class for students who have a solid grasp of Foundations MMA. Professionals, amateurs and hobbyists train side by side.
BJJ · No-Gi · Beginner
Foundations Grappling (BJJ)
New students & all levelsNo-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for those new to the sport, or athletes who want to revisit fundamentals and sharpen their skills.
BJJ · No-Gi · All Levels
All Levels Grappling (BJJ)
BJJ students & competitorsA fast-paced no-gi class for BJJ students and competitors, using constraint-based games to develop grappling at an advanced level.
Kids Martial Arts
Combat Wombats
Ages 7 – 11Mixed martial arts for kids ages 7–11 — striking and grappling days that build technique, discipline and the Six Black Belt Principles.
Kids Martial Arts
Combat Kangaroos
Ages 4 – 6A fun, energetic intro to martial arts for ages 4–6 — striking, grappling and exercising through games that build balance and confidence.
About
Why train at Enigma Combat Sports
Enigma Combat Sports is a family-owned mixed martial arts gym that has operated in Western North Carolina since 2018. Located in East Flat Rock — minutes from Flat Rock, Hendersonville and Asheville — we specialize in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with programs in kickboxing, karate and grappling for every age and experience level. The academy is led by professional MMA fighter and head coach Nick Martino alongside a deep coaching staff of competitors and black belts. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the very first time or sharpening your game for your next fight, our coaches meet you where you are. Come train body and mind — your first week of classes is free.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Enigma Combat Sports, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Coaches
Learn from people who care
Nick Martino
Karate 5th Degree · BJJ Brown BeltNickalas "OverBlood" Martino is a professional combat sports athlete and the founder and head coach of Enigma Combat Sports. Nick began training martial arts at age thirteen at Karakido Karate of Hendersonville, NC. Today he holds a fifth-degree black belt in karate under Grand Master Roger Yarborough and a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo under Master Richard Tener, plus a BJJ brown belt under UFC legend Spencer Fisher. Nick made his amateur MMA debut in 2011, winning the VFC lightweight MMA title and the VFC welterweight kickboxing title, and trained alongside UFC stars Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Ryan Hall. He turned pro in 2016 and holds a record of 4-6.
Emily Hauser
BJJ Purple Belt · Karate Black BeltEmily "Cyanide" Hauser is our resident BJJ aficionado and coach — a four-time USA Grappling team member. She has represented Team USA at the 2022 UWW Grappling Championships in Spain, the 2023 UWW Grappling Championships in Poland, the 2023 World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia, and the 2024 UWW Grappling Championships in Serbia. Emily brings fantastic energy and passion to the team, and has been an integral part of carving out a corner for women in BJJ, in martial arts, and at our gym.
Gabriel Tayara
BJJ Purple Belt · Karate & Wing Chun Black BeltGabriel "Chigrilla" Tayara is an amateur combat sports athlete and an assistant coach at Enigma Combat Sports. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gabe began training at fourteen in Wing Tsun and earned his black certificate under Sifu Alex Wallenwein. Alongside his striking, he holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as he continues to pursue a career in combat sports.
Josh Singleton
Assistant Striking CoachJosh Singleton is from Candler, NC. Born in 1978, he last fought competitively in 2013 with a record of 11-8 and 7 knockouts. With over 30 years of experience in combat sports, Josh takes pride in ensuring all of our students develop solid fundamentals — whether you're looking for self defense or the instruction needed to prepare for your next fight. There is no better Beta Wolf for our pack than Coach Josh.
Hunter Tesnear
BJJ Blue Belt · Karate Black BeltHunter Tesnear is the assistant youth coach at Enigma Combat Sports. Hunter started training karate at 6 years old, joined Enigma at 13 and has been with the gym for 6 years. Passionate about martial arts and teaching, his goals are to one day earn his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and to keep improving as a coach.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Little Grapplers Foundation MMA Open Mat No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
12:00 PM Foundations BJJ
4:30 PM Kangaroos MMA (Kids)
5:00 PM Wombats MMA (Kids)
6:00 PM Foundations MMA
7:00 PM Foundations BJJ
8:00 PM BJJ Comp Team (Invite Only)
Tuesday
12:00 PM Foundations MMA
2:00 PM Homeschool MMA (Kids)
5:00 PM Wombats BJJ (Kids)
6:00 PM All Levels MMA
7:00 PM All Levels BJJ
8:00 PM MMA Comp Team (Invite Only)
Wednesday
12:00 PM Foundations BJJ
4:30 PM Kangaroos MMA (Kids)
5:00 PM Wombats MMA (Kids)
6:00 PM Foundations MMA
7:00 PM Foundations BJJ
8:00 PM BJJ Comp Team (Invite Only)
Thursday
12:00 PM Foundations MMA
2:00 PM Homeschool MMA (Kids)
5:00 PM Wombats BJJ (Kids)
6:00 PM All Levels MMA
7:00 PM All Levels BJJ
8:00 PM MMA Comp Team (Invite Only)
Friday
5:00 PM Lil Cyanides (Kids)
6:00 PM BJJ Open Mat
7:00 PM MMA Open Mat
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Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
- Address
- 3225 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
- Phone
- (828) 808-0916
- contact@enigmacombat.com
- Hours
- Mon – Thu 12:00 PM · 4:30 – 9:00 PM Friday 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Free trial
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