Building LEADERS CHARACTER Through Mentorship & Martial Arts
BE A WARRIOR IN LIFE
STRENGTHENING · AMERICA'S · FUTURE · ONE · LEADER · AT · A · TIME
ABOUT US
FOUNDER / INSTRUCTOR
WHO IS
Dr. Nahshon "NITRO" Nicks
Dr. Nahshon “NITRO” Nicks is a visionary leader, educator, pastor, and motivational speaker dedicated to developing strong, disciplined, and purpose-driven individuals. As the founder of Team Nitro MMA SEALTeam, he created a transformative model that blends martial arts, leadership development, and academic support to impact youth and communities.
Known for his dynamic and unconventional approach, Dr. Nicks has been featured in the Netflix documentary Fight Church and produced the short film Fighting For The Cross. A former cage fighter turned community leader, he uses his life experiences to empower others to transform everyday challenges into opportunities for growth.
With extensive executive leadership experience, Dr. Nicks has successfully designed and scaled programs, managed major grant initiatives, and built strategic partnerships with schools and organizations across the region. He is a Certified Florida Public School Vendor and a graduate of Edward Waters University.
Driven by a passion for community transformation, Dr. Nicks continues to lead initiatives that develop the next generation—mentally, physically, and socially—through discipline, structure, and purpose.
Our Mission
At Team Nitro MMA, our mission is to build leaders and strong character through mentoring and martial arts. We focus on strengthening America’s future one leader at a time by offering not only classes in our own dedicated locations, but also by partnering with local schools to run structured, long-term programs right in the heart of the community.
We provide a variety of youth and adult classes across Jacksonville, including our new downtown location opening this May. By integrating with schools, we also bring martial arts and leadership development directly to students in a familiar setting.
From after-school and summer programs to family events, private training, and sparring sessions, we make it easy for everyone to grow stronger together. Let us welcome you into our community, whether you join us at one of our own facilities or through one of our school partnerships.
MMA Training
Classes
We offer structured martial arts training for youth, women, and men, focused on discipline, fitness, confidence, and skill development. Classes include beginner to advanced training, sparring, and conditioning.
Youth Programs & School Partnerships
Through our SEALTeam model (Social, Emotional, Academic, Leadership), we provide after-school programs, summer camps, and partner with schools, churches, and community organizations to deliver impactful youth development programming.
Private
Training
Personalized one-on-one and small group sessions designed to accelerate skill development, build confidence, and meet individual training goals for athletes of all levels.
How You Can Help
Interested in getting involved? We welcome volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to join us in making a difference. Whether you want to sponsor a child, volunteer at events, or partner with us for school programs, your support helps us continue to grow and serve more families.
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