What Is MMA?
Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most popular combat sports in the world. It brings together striking, wrestling and grappling into one complete system, and it's one of the best ways to build real-world skills, fitness and confidence at the same time.
Who it is for
Our MMA program is aimed at the average person who wants to learn MMA, not people who want to be cage fighters. It's an entry-level program designed to give you solid all-round fundamentals in the key areas of MMA, in classes that are challenging, practical and enjoyable.
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If you're looking for a place to prove how tough you are, this isn't it. If you want to learn properly, train hard and enjoy yourself with good people, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Learn
Striking: punches, kicks, knees, elbows and combinations, plus defence
Wrestling: takedowns, takedown defence and control
Ground fighting: positions, escapes, ground striking and submissions
Cage wrestling: working against the cage, a key part of MMA most gyms skip at beginner level
Every class includes conditioning, so you'll get fitter as your skills develop.
Our Culture
A lot of MMA gyms have a reputation for ego and meatheads. Ours doesn't. Like all our programs, MMA runs on "iron sharpens iron", not "dog eat dog". We bring the same dojo etiquette and values into MMA as we do in Freestyle Martial Arts: respect, discipline, honour and integrity. That's what makes our MMA classes different.
Sparring and Safety
Regular sparring is part of MMA training, as it is in our BJJ classes. But students are there to look after each other, not beat each other. Contact is introduced progressively, beginners are paired sensibly, and intensity is controlled by the coach. You'll be challenged, but safely.
Grading and Pathways
There's no belt grading in MMA. Progress is measured by your skill and how you handle yourself on the mat. For students who want to take things further, there are pathways available. Those are discussed directly with our head coach.