Andre Lerouge | Owner & Head Coach

Head MMA & kickboxing Coach and Head Fitness Trainer

  • 20+ years of

  • Professional Coaching

  • Experience

  • Martial Arts, Gymnastics, & Athletic Training

  • Bachelors of Science (Exercise Science)

  • AFAA Certified Personal & Group Fitness Trainer

  • Pro USA Gymnastics Coach

  • Certified Yoga & Acroyoga

  • Instructor

Martial Arts Experience:

  • Boxing / Kickboxing /

  • Muay Thai

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • JKD - Kung Fu

  • Capoeira​

Personal Background:

  • NCAA Collegiate Gymnast (1997-2002)

  • Kickboxing & BJJ Competitor​ (1999 -2014)

  • Founded Fusion Mixed Martial Arts in 2008

Joe Funaro | Owner & Head Jiujitsu Coach

Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Coach 

  • 1st Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

  • 1st Degree Black Belt Kempo Jiu Jitsu



Martial Arts Experience:

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • MMA

  • Wrestling



From Coach Joe:

I founded Fusion MMA & Kickboxing in 2008 with my partner Andre Lerouge. My goal is to bring the gentle art of Brazilian Jiujitsu to everyone so that you can protect yourself and your loved ones as well as compete!

Theo Cohen | Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach

About Coach Theo

  • Kickboxing & Muay Thai Team Coach

  • Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • 5+yrs of Competitive Kickboxing

  • Fusion Fight Team Member since 2015

  • Group & Personal Fitness Trainer

From Coach Theo...

Jayme Lewis | Head Kids Martial Arts Coach

About Coach Jayme

  • 15 years of Martial Arts Training Experience

  • BJJ & Muay Thai Practitioner

Martial Arts Training:

  • Karate

  • Taekwondo

  • Kickboxing

  • BJJ Purple Belt

From Coach Jayme...

Tscharner Thompson | Jiujitsu Coach

About Coach Tscharner

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

  • USMC (20+ Years)

  • Trained in Boxing & MMA

  • Strength Training Enthusiast

From Coach T...

Matt Liantonio | MMA Coach

About Coach Matt

  • 4-1 Armature MMA Fighter

  • Jiujitsu Purple Belt

From Coach Matt:

Andre Shuler | Kickboxing & Boxing Coach

About Coach Andre

  • Pro Kickboxing Fighter

From Coach Andre:

Christina Mccarthy | Kickboxing & Boxing Coach

About Coach Christina

  • AFAA Certified Group & Personal Fitness Trainer

  • Fusion Kickboxing Trainer

  • Fusion Team Member Since 2010

  • Specializes in HIIT and Circuit Training

  • Focus on Form, Function, &Technique

Christina Mccarthy | Kickboxing & Boxing Coach

About Coach Christina

  • USA Boxing Certified Coach

  • Founder of Keep Fighting Organization

From Coach Tammy:

AJ Schnieder | Kickboxing Coach

About Coach AJ

  • USA Boxing Certified Coach

  • Founder of Keep Fighting Organization

From Coach AJ:

Stephanie Scapellati | Fitness Coach

About Coach Steph

  • USA Boxing Certified Coach

  • Founder of Keep Fighting Organization

From Coach Steph:

Joey Gagliano | Kids Jiujitsu Coach

About Coach Joey

  • Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt

From Coach Joey:

Marc Cabrerra | Kids Martial Arts Coach

About Coach Marc

  • Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt

  • Amateur MMA Fighter

From Coach Marc:

Kriston Josephs | Kids Martial Arts Coach

About Coach Kris

  • Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt

From Coach Kris:

Anthony Liotta | Kickboxing Coach

About Coach Anthony

  • Amateur Kickboxer

From Coach Anthony:

Stefanie Degennaro | Yoga

About Coach Stef

  • Certified Yoga Instructor

From Coach Stef:

Recent Review:

Fantastic MMA gym. I was looking for a place that was not too "Cobra Kai" but had serious training. They let you go at your own pace or push you if you want. Inclusive is the best word. I am down 50 lbs, look and feel great.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Keith P.

Fusion MMA & Kickboxing

600 North Bicycle Path

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

(631) 828-8008

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