Cummings Combat Sambo Mixed Martial Arts Academy is located in Panama City Beach, FL, with a 2700 sq. ft. training facility. The main focus of training is under the Sambo system of ground fighting. Other styles such as Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai are mixed into the training by Chief Instructor Carlos Cummings.

Training consists of both conditioning of physical endurance and fighting skills through exercise and practical hands on work of the techniques. Through the course of training students will be subjected to intense cardio workout sessions followed up by continuous non-stop grappling sessions. Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace and develop the skills required of them with a high degree of proficiency.

For individuals who wish to pursue the tournament scene Cummings Combat Sambo frequently travels to competitions with "Zombie Squad". This team is made up of students who all have an interest from the academy to test their skills against other fighters and broaden their knowledge from other schools and styles while promoting the arts and making new friends along the way.