We Welcome all levels, Casual Enthusiasts to Dedicated Competitors.
We have a family-focused environment so each member can achieve their goals by offering a customized curriculum for everyone.
Our Week at a Glance!
Who is Nine Realms MMA?
Who we are!
Nine Realms MMA is a mixed martial arts gym located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, dedicated to providing high-quality training for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Founded in 2019, we are a proud female-owned business that strives to promote diversity within the martial arts community.
Our facility offers a variety of programs, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, Cardio Kickboxing and self-defense classes, focusing on building skills, confidence, and empowerment. We support everyone, from hobbyists to serious competitors, with training for kids and adults alike.
At Nine Realms, we prioritize a family-focused environment where every member is supported and encouraged to achieve their personal goals. Our experienced coaches are committed to nurturing talent, providing individualized attention, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among students.
We also engage with our community through initiatives like our women’s self-defense program, providing safe spaces for those who have faced challenges, empowering them to regain their confidence and strength.
Overall, Nine Realms MMA is not just a gym; it’s a family focused community that believes in the transformative power of martial arts. We aim to inspire growth, resilience, and lasting friendships among our members!
A Closer Look...
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
Meet Professor Rick Bateman, owner and founder of Megalodon Jiu-Jitsu and OBX Martial Arts.
Professor Rick has been doing martial arts and wrestling for the majority of his life. A homegrown island kid, Professor has dedicated his last 12 years to giving back to the OBX community and is now h down in the Moyock area to be a big part of t
Meet Professor Rick Bateman, owner and founder of Megalodon Jiu-Jitsu and OBX Martial Arts.
Professor Rick has been doing martial arts and wrestling for the majority of his life. A homegrown island kid, Professor has dedicated his last 12 years to giving back to the OBX community and is now h down in the Moyock area to be a big part of this community. Over the last 10 years he's solely ran OBX Martial Arts in Nags Head, NC, making it the number one spot for martial arts on the island and winning the Best of the Beach for 8 years in a row along with best personal trainer and best gym to name some more.
He has also produced the OBX's first ever team of world youth champions as well as the team titles. Being a competitor as well he has racked up a impressive background in the Jiu Jitsu scene as well, landing him in the top 5 in 2021 for top brown belts.
Professor Rick is a Purple Heart Veteran serving in the United States Army and award Medals during his Tour in Afghanistan. Along with being a veteran, he is a full time dad of 4 and knows how to bring the fun to Classes. We are so excited to see him on the Mats.
Certifications
- Black Belt Under Kristian Woodmansee
- Founder of OBX Martial Arts #1 kids program on the obx
- Multi Time Ibjjf Medalist
- Multi time Naga Champion
- Multi time new breed champion
- Multi time fuji champion and absolute winner
- Fight to Win super fight winner
- 2021 master 1 light weight brown belt top 5 IBJJF
- Active Competitor on all major competitions.
- Dad of 4
- Purple Heart Veteran
Tim Morthland - Direct Black Belt
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
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Josh Thompson - Ajarn/Coach
Rick Bateman - Oversight Black Belt
Melissa Thompson - AKA "Coach P"
Berserker Muay Thai | Nine Realms MMA
In the halls of the Nine Realms, where sweat falls like rain upon iron and will is tested against will, stands Coach / Ajarn Josh Thompson. Founder of Berserker Muay Thai, he is both warrior and teacher, forged through over 20 years of striking and competition, and proven as a two-time Amateur Muay T
Berserker Muay Thai | Nine Realms MMA
In the halls of the Nine Realms, where sweat falls like rain upon iron and will is tested against will, stands Coach / Ajarn Josh Thompson. Founder of Berserker Muay Thai, he is both warrior and teacher, forged through over 20 years of striking and competition, and proven as a two-time Amateur Muay Thai Title Holder and Professional Muay Thai Fighter.
Josh walks the line between tradition and battlecraft. His style is a forged blade: the ceremonial grace and cultural soul of Muay Thai bound together with the relentless forward fury of Dutch kickboxing. Under his guidance, strikes become language, rhythm becomes weapon, and training becomes a passage toward self-mastery.
Those who step into his classes do not simply learn to fight.
They learn to carry themselves like warriors of old:
Calm in the storm. Fierce in the moment. Unbreakable in spirit.
Berserker Muay Thai is not merely a system. It is a lineage of grit, a commitment to honor, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of improvement. Students under Josh’s banner rise as a tribe: strong, humble, and ready for any arena, whether under bright lights or in the quiet battles life demands.
Here, the weak grow strong.
The unsure grow steady.
And the strong?
They become legends in the making.
🔥 Stand firm. Strike true. Go Berserker.
Melissa Thompson - AKA "Coach P"
Shane Woosley - Kru/Owner of Dog Fight MMA
Melissa Thompson - AKA "Coach P"
Forged in discipline and guided by purpose, Coach Melissa “Coach P” Thompson is the Founder of FreyaBJJ, Lead Coach of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Lead Kids Coach for both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. She leads as the shield bearer of the academy, setting the standard through action, consistency, and unbreakable resolve.
FreyaBJJ was built on the
Forged in discipline and guided by purpose, Coach Melissa “Coach P” Thompson is the Founder of FreyaBJJ, Lead Coach of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Lead Kids Coach for both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. She leads as the shield bearer of the academy, setting the standard through action, consistency, and unbreakable resolve.
FreyaBJJ was built on the belief that the mats are a proving ground. Under Coach P’s direction, students are taught not only how to fight, but how to endure. Her approach to Jiu Jitsu is rooted in fundamentals, pressure, and control, valuing patience and precision over chaos. Every technique is intentional. Every round has purpose.
As Lead Jiu Jitsu Coach, Coach P shapes athletes through structure and accountability. She is relentless in pursuit of technical excellence and deeply committed to the long road of mastery. Progress is earned, not given. Strength is built rep by rep, round by round.
As Lead Kids Coach for Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu, she is a fierce protector of the next generation. Coach P teaches children discipline before dominance, respect before power, and confidence without arrogance. Her programs are designed to forge resilient young warriors who stand tall on and off the mats, grounded in discipline and guided by honor.
Coach P leads with calm authority and unwavering standards. She does not demand loyalty. She earns it. Her presence is steady, her expectations clear, and her commitment absolute.
This is not just training.
This is forging character in fire.
This is strength earned the hard way.
⚔️ Creed: Stand firm. Learn deeply. Never quit the fight.
Shane Woosley - Kru/Owner of Dog Fight MMA
Shane Woosley - Kru/Owner of Dog Fight MMA
Shane Woosley - Kru/Owner of Dog Fight MMA
First Muay Thai Sister School to Berserker Muay Thai...
Professor Shane started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA back in 2009, dedicating years to mastering the craft. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the renowned Andre Terencio of the Brazil 021 affiliate, a prestigious lineage in the sport. In 2022, he was pro
First Muay Thai Sister School to Berserker Muay Thai...
Professor Shane started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA back in 2009, dedicating years to mastering the craft. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the renowned Andre Terencio of the Brazil 021 affiliate, a prestigious lineage in the sport. In 2022, he was promoted to first degree black belt, solidifying his expertise and commitment. As a professional Jiu Jitsu fighter, he has competed in over a dozen MMA fights, showcasing his skill inside the cage. Beyond competing, he has coached more than 100 amateur and professional fighters across MMA and Muay Thai disciplines, alongside training hundreds of Jiu Jitsu athletes. A multiple-time champion at purple, brown, and black belt levels in various Jiu Jitsu organizations, he also boasts multiple reigns as the 175-pound MMA champion and holds the #1 contender spot at 155 lbs. His martial arts credentials extend further with black belts in Ishinryu Karate, Oki-Te Karate, and a brown belt in Kyokushinkai, reflecting a well-rounded and formidable martial arts pedigree.
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Hours
Morning Classes!
Monday thru Friday 7am-9am
Evening Classes!
Monday thru Friday 5pm-9pm
Weekend Open Mats!
Saturday and Sunday
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