Grappling.Striking.MMA.
About Us.
Welcome to THE MMA FARM, Parksville’s home for technical No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and comprehensive martial arts training.
Co-founded by UFC veteran Sarah Moras and veteran coach Cleveland Bentley, THE MMA FARM brings structured, high-level instruction to Parksville in a welcoming, detail-oriented environment.
Cleveland Bentley.
Owner & Head Coach
Cleveland Bentley is an experienced MMA coach, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and lifelong martial artist with more than 23 years of experience in combat sports. He began training at the age of 14 and went on to compete as both an amateur and professional mixed martial artist, starting his professional career in 2014. Throughout his career, Cleve competed for multiple championships across Canada's top regional MMA promotions, including Battlefield Fight League (BFL), Xtreme Force Championship (XFFC), Rumble in the Cage (RITC), and Battle for the Border.In addition to his own competition career, Cleve has earned a reputation as a respected coach, training partner, and cornerman for elite athletes, including UFC and Bellator veteran Rory MacDonald, UFC veteran Sarah Moras, UFC veteran Matt Dwyer, and UFC veteran Shane Campbell. He has also trained under renowned Xtreme Couture coach Dennis "The Piranha" Davis, further developing his technical approach to mixed martial arts.As a No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt under the Piranha Grappling System, Cleve brings extensive knowledge across multiple martial arts disciplines. His coaching expertise includes No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling, strength and conditioning, functional mobility, human anatomy, and weight management for competition. Whether working with beginners or experienced competitors, Cleve is committed to helping every student build strong fundamentals, improve technique, and develop confidence both on and off the mats.
Sarah Moras.
Owner & Head Coach
Sarah Moras is a professional MMA coach, UFC veteran, and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu instructor with more than 20 years of experience in mixed martial arts. She began training in 2006 and built an undefeated amateur record before making her professional MMA debut with Cage Warriors in 2010. During her early career, Sarah trained in England alongside Rosi Sexton, who was the world's #1 ranked female flyweight at the time.Sarah quickly established herself as one of Canada's top female mixed martial artists, earning victories over elite competition, including future UFC champion Julianna Peña, and competing against future UFC champion Raquel Pennington at Invicta FC 2. In 2013, she earned a place on The Ultimate Fighter 18 (TUF 18), the first season to feature female fighters, by defeating MMA pioneer Tara LaRosa. She advanced to the semi-finals and earned Submission of the Season for her first-round armbar victory over Peggy Morgan.Throughout her 11-year professional MMA career, Sarah competed nine times in the UFC, facing some of the best athletes in the sport, including former UFC champion Jéssica Andrade, TUF 28 winner Macy Chiasson, and former Invicta FC champion Talita Bernardo. Training under renowned coach Dennis Davis at Xtreme Couture, she also became the first female fighter to compete and win for the UFC in Abu Dhabi.Today, Sarah combines her experience as a UFC fighter, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, and high-level martial artist to help students of all skill levels improve their grappling, striking, and MMA fundamentals. With two decades of competition and coaching experience, she is passionate about developing technical, confident, and well-rounded martial artists in a supportive training environment.
Classes.
At The MMA Farm, our classes are organized around Grappling and Striking rather than traditional labels like Jiu-Jitsu or Kickboxing. While our curriculum draws heavily on these martial arts, what we teach is a broader, more complete system built specifically for realistic combat and MMA competition.
Grappling Classes (No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling).
The Style: Our no-gi grappling classes go beyond Sport BJJ's point-scoring focus. We combine elite ground techniques, heavy top pressure, wrestling takedowns, and fight-proven positioning designed to control and finish opponents, not just score points.Class Structure: Every grappling session begins with a warm-up of essential fundamental movements or light flow rounds, followed by detailed technical instruction. Classes finish with live rolling rounds so you can test your skills in a safe, controlled environment.
Striking Classes (Boxing, Kickboxing & Muay Thai).
The Style: Our striking program is a hybrid system drawing from Kickboxing, Boxing, and Muay Thai, fully adapted for real fight scenarios. Training focuses on practical self-defense, fluid footwork, high-level defense, and offensive counter-striking.Class Structure: Sessions open with footwork and movement drills, then move into technical instruction covering entries, blocking, counter-striking, and finding openings. The final 15 minutes are reserved for light, controlled sparring. It's optional but highly recommended, and coaches guide you through specific goals and strategies to practice.Recommended Gear: 16 oz boxing gloves, shin guards, groin protection (for men), and a mouthguard.New to striking? You don't need gear to try your first class.
MMA Classes (Full-Contact Training).
The Style: Our MMA classes blend striking, wrestling, and ground fighting into one seamless system.MMA Wrestling covers takedown entries, chain wrestling, and takedown defense adapted specifically for MMA. Striking with Takedowns focuses on using strikes to set up takedowns and defend against incoming shots. Ground & Pound covers striking from both top and bottom positions on the mat, including how to inflict damage, defend against strikes, and use ground strikes to create openings for submissions.Class Structure: MMA classes begin with a specialized warm-up tailored to the day's focus, followed by technical drilling and scenario-based live rounds.Required Gear: MMA sparring gloves, mouthguard, shin guards, and groin protection (for men).
Schedule.
Membership.
10 Class Punch Pass: $250
Drop In: $30
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