Owner & Head Instructor – Zenith Mixed Martial Arts of Pennsylvania
Mike LeFay is the heart of Zenith MMA, PA. A lifelong martial artist who began training at age ten, Mike now holds a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate, a brown belt in Judo, and serves as a wrestling coach for the local school district. His teaching spans multiple disciplines, but his focus is always the same: helping students become stronger, more capable, and more confident—on and off the mat.
Mike’s classes are known for their high-level technique, structured progression, and positive energy. Whether you’re here to earn your first stripe, sharpen your skills, or prepare for competition, you’ll find a coach who meets you where you are and pushes you forward.
What Mike Teaches
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)
Karate
Youth Grappling
Kickboxing
Judo
MMA 101 and Advanced Training
Mike is an active and decorated competitor. He has a winning record after 5 MMA fights and a track record of consistent wins across top-tier national events. His competition experience informs his coaching and helps students prepare for the pressure of the spotlight.
Gold Medal Wins Since 2021
- Battle of the Dragon Karate World Championship – Las Vegas – World Champion 2024
- Nevada Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation – State Champion 2024
- Olympia Grappling Championship – Las Vegas, October 2024 – Gi – Brown/Black Belt – Open Weight Champion
- NAGA Cleveland Grappling Championship – Cleveland, September 2024 – Gi – Purple & Brown Belt – 160–169.9 lbs
- NBJJF Nevada State Championship – Las Vegas, April 2025 – No-Gi – Brown/Black Belt – 188.5 lbs
- Grappling Industries – Pittsburgh, November 2024 – Gi – Brown Belt – 185 lbs
- NBJJF September Championship – Las Vegas, September 2024 – Gi & No-Gi – Brown/Black Belt – 162.5 lbs
- NAGA Pittsburgh Grappling Championship – Pittsburgh, May 2024 – Gi – Brown Belt – 160–169.9 lbs
- NBJJF Championship – Las Vegas, March 2024 – Gi – Brown/Black Belt – 162.5 lbs
- NAGA Pittsburgh 2 – Pittsburgh, July 2023 – Gi – Brown Belt – 160–169.9 lbs
- Grappling Industries – Pittsburgh, June 2023 – No-Gi – Brown/Black Belt – 170 lbs
- Clarion MMA Zenith Open – Clarion, April 2023 – No-Gi – Purple/Brown/Black Belt – 175.5 lbs
- Zenith Open Colorado – Colorado, April 2023 – No-Gi – Purple Belt – 162.5 lbs & 175.5 lbs
- NAGA Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, April 2023 – No-Gi – Expert – 160–169.9 lbs
- NAGA Columbus – Columbus, July 2022 – Gi – Purple Belt – 160–169.9 lbs
- NAGA Pittsburgh 2 – Pittsburgh, July 2022 – No-Gi – Expert – 160–169.9 lbs; Gi – Purple Belt – 150–159.9 lbs
- NAGA Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, April 2022 – No-Gi – Expert – 150–159.9 lbs; Gi – Purple Belt – 150–159.9 lbs
- Grappling Industries – Pittsburgh, October 2021 – Gi – Blue Belt – 170 lbs & Open Weight
- NAGA Cincinnati – Cincinnati, August 2021 – No-Gi – Expert – 160–169.9 lbs