Founder & Head Instructor
Michael "Mike" Murrell
2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt
judo Black Belt
Mike is a true lifetime student of martial arts, dedicated to the constant evolution of his craft and his teaching. He has traveled the world to learn directly from the greatest minds in the sport, including John Danaher, Firas Zahabi, Georges St-Pierre, Gordon Ryan, and Craig Jones. This relentless pursuit of knowledge ensures that the instruction at Cave Academy is always on the cutting edge, blending the tried-and-true with the new.
modern no-gi grappling
Mike's specialty is No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, where he seamlessly integrates techniques from Collegiate Wrestling, Judo, and Submission Grappling. Mike is renowned for his ability to translate complex conceptual and technical instruction into an easy-to-learn format. His classes are always evolving, mixing traditional learning methods with modern science-backed approaches like CLA (Ecological Learning) to design unique drills and games you won’t find anywhere else.
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Mike Murrell's Cave Academy