Pellegrino MMA

Pellegrino Mixed Martial Arts is located at 187 Parker Ave in Manasquan, NJ. Founded in 2008, the academy is owned and operated by UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino. Kurt Pellegrino is an IBJJF-certified black belt who trained under Marcelo Garcia, bringing competition experience from 14 bouts in the UFC and gold medal honors from the Pan Am championships. The academy provides martial arts instruction across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and striking disciplines. Training programs include Adult Co-ed Gi and NoGi grappling sessions formatted for practitioners of all experience levels. Striking instruction features Adult Striking utilizing Thai pads with partner work, alongside women’s kickboxing classes. Youth martial arts instruction begins at age 4, introducing children to fundamental grappling techniques, motor skills development, and anti-bullying self-defense in a structured setting. Prospective students can submit an inquiry to schedule training through the academy website.