Martial Arts Gym in Cottage Grove, Oregon

ABOUT US

About Madhouse MMA
MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS FOR ALL AGES

If you're searching for a reputable martial arts school in Cottage Grove or the surrounding area look no further.

At Madhouse MMA & Fitness we are committed to helping our students reach their full potential. We believe anyone can improve their body, mind and spirit through the power of martial arts. We offer classes for all ages and experience levels. Our dedicated and professional instructors will guide you every step of the way in a safe, friendly and controlled environment.

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Give Us a Call: 541-390-6334

Improve Your Body, Mind and Spirit
MARTIAL ARTS BENEFITS

STRENGTH

Martial arts is a great way to build muscle, get stronger, lose weight, and improve your cardiovascular health.

DISCIPLINE

Our structured classes are designed to help bring out the best in your child by teaching respect and discipline through positive reinforcement.

CONFIDENCE

Martial arts can help build confidence and character at any age. You'll develop strength and knowledge to accomplish things you never thought possible.

SELF-DEFENSE

Learn practical and effective self-defense techniques to protect yourself and your family. These skills can help lower stress, anxiety and get over fears.

Our Talented Team of Martial Arts Experts
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Master Fabiano Scherner

Fabiano Scherner is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante and Luis Roberto “Bebeo” Duarte, two icons in the Carlson Gracie lineage — known for its heavy top pressure, relentless pace, and no-ego approach to training and competition.

Fabiano is a multiple-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, Pan-American Champion, American Nationals Champion, and a veteran of top MMA organizations including the UFC, Cage Rage, and the IFL. His experience at the highest level of competition directly influences how his affiliates — including our academy — operate and train.

Master Fabiano is also the Founder of Chess Lab Brazilian Jiujitsu which is proudly the lineage that we teach here at Madhouse MMA!

Coach Zach Borrelli

Zach Borrelli is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt whose journey began shortly after graduating from Cottage Grove High School. Initially drawn to the intensity and excitement of mixed martial arts, Zach soon discovered that his true calling was in the art of Jiu-Jitsu. This realization sparked a lifelong commitment to the sport, driving him to train relentlessly and refine his skills over the years.

Through countless hours on the mats, Zach developed not only technical mastery but also the mental fortitude that defines a true martial artist. Known for his discipline, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of growth, he approaches every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improve. His passion for Jiu-Jitsu extends beyond competition—he lives and breathes the principles of respect, perseverance, and humility that the sport represents.

Today, Zach continues to inspire others by embodying the spirit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu both on and off the mats. Whether teaching, training, or mentoring, he strives to share the transformative power of the art with everyone he meets, proving that Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport—it’s a way of life.

Coach Chad Mertens

Head Striking/MMA Coach

A proud graduate of CGHS and accomplished former professional MMA fighter, he brings extensive combat sports expertise with 19 combined amateur and professional bouts to his credit. His martial arts journey began in the summer of 2010, leading to a remarkable milestone in 2013 when, at just 19 years old, he became the youngest professional MMA fighter to emerge from Lane or Douglas County—a distinction earned through unwavering dedication and genuine passion for the sport.

Throughout his competitive career, he has competed across six states and trained with elite athletes nationwide, including multiple UFC world champions and dozens of world-class competitors. This comprehensive experience has provided him with invaluable insight into the disciplines and strategies required for success at every level of combat sports.

He holds the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under Master Fabiano Scherner, a 5th-degree BJJ black belt, UFC veteran, world-class practitioner, accomplished coach, and founder of Chess Lab BJJ.

Leveraging his diverse background in MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Coach Chad specializes in teaching practical self-defense skills while fostering discipline and confidence in students of all ages.

Beyond his professional achievements, he is a devoted husband and father to one son. His mission is to enrich his community by empowering others to develop strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally—through the transformative practice of martial arts.

Coach Steven - Krav Maga

Coach Steven has been a Krav Maga practitioner for 12 years and became an instructor in 2019. He began his journey in 2013 where he had integrated a lot of mindsets for tactical and effective self-defense techniques, and to implement a psychology structure for helping himself and his students grasp a better understanding for relentless mindset in countering assailants, awareness, and safety.

Steven is also near the end of the Forensic Psychology Bachelors program where a lot of these rules and statistics apply to the world of self-defense, learning procedures, and demographics of criminal behaviors and queues.

Steven teaches Krav Maga as a purpose to help those who need assurance, and a skillset to be confident in themselves, and for those close to them to have a feeling of certainty if a situation arises. It strongly resonates with the quote “It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war” Iron sharpens iron, and with that he believes we train together, we learn together, and with that we become stronger.

Yoga Coach Kayla Gabrielle

Kayla took her first yoga teacher training in 2014 at Everyday People Yoga. Since then she has explored teaching in studios around the USA, health centers, schools, festivals, and private sessions. Kayla has a passion for continuing education. Currently she is studying ashtanga, group exercise, and Spanish.

Kayla has a strong personal practice and believes that staying rooted in daily personal practice is the best way to stay connected with the true essence of the foundations of yoga. 99% practice, 1% theory. She loves helping students develop techniques and offering practical ways students can take their practice from the studio into their daily lives both on and off the mat.

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