ABOUT OUR TEAM
Blast MMA in Pinellas Park offers the highest level of instruction in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in the area.
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Our programs cater to recreational and professional students with a variety of training goals, whether it is to lose weight, meet new people, learn self-defense skills, prepare for competition or simply to be active and have fun. People join our team because they want Real training with Real results.
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Our students come from all over the Tampa Bay metropolitan area including Pinellas Park, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Dunedin, etc.
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When you join us, you’ll be welcomed with open arms as a part of our team. You’ll make new friends and form lasting relationships with your coaches and mentors for a truly life changing training experience unlike anything else you have tried!
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With Blast MMA's extensive coaching depth and comprehensive approach to training, you will receive the guidance you need to keep improving throughout your journey, whatever your goals. We are in your corner!
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"Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust." - Jesse Owens
PROGRAMS
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic and exhilarating sport that blends techniques from various martial arts disciplines, creating a full-contact combat system like no other.
Whether you're stepping into the octagon as a competitor or training for personal growth, MMA challenges your body and mind, pushing you to new limits.
(Age 16+)
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
BJJ is a grappling-based martial art focused on leverage, technique, and submission holds to overcome opponents, regardless of size or strength. Rooted in self-defense principles, it emphasizes practical techniques that build confidence and control.
Coach Bill is a 2nd degree BJJ black Belt with 23 years of experience.
(Age 14+)
Teen Mixed Martial Arts
The Teen MMA program is designed to build confidence, discipline, and resilience—while having fun and staying active!
Whether your teen is looking to improve their athletic skills, learn self-defense, or simply find a supportive community, this program has it all.
(Age 12-15)
COACH BILL
Bill Easlick is a lifelong martial arts student, competitor and coach in every popular combat sport in the U.S. His incredible credentials include:
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20 combined amateur fights in Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA
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NCAA Division 1 Wrestling
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Black belt (2nd degree) - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Black belt (1st degree) - Judo
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He began coaching MMA in 2005 and has trained Professional MMA fighters who have competed in: The UFC, One Championship, Bellator, Glory Kickboxing, and many other regional MMA promotions. In addition, he has trained many amateur MMA champions, and hundreds of recreational students who just wanted to learn martial arts.
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Some of his personal accomplishments in combat sports include:
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2007 Next Level Fighting 8 MMA Champion
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2006 Next Level Fighting 7 MMA Champion
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2007 US Grappling Copa Nova Executive No Gi, Gold Medalist
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2005 Shufu East Coast Open Judo Champion
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1998 Sanshou Kickboxing U.S. Open Champion
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"I've been obsessed with combat sports most of my life. I couldn't imagine my life without it. Training has allowed me to travel around the world and forged some of the deepest friendships in my life. It's taught me about discipline, focus, hard work, dedication, victory, defeat, and character. I'm extremely happy to be bringing my passion and knowledge to Pinellas County and I look forward to a successful future!"
- Coach Bill
CONTACT US
727-486-2004 | info@blastmma.com
9600 66th St. N, Suite G, Pinellas Park FL 33782