MMA

About MMA

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the most complete combat sport there is. It combines the striking of boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai with the takedowns of wrestling and judo and the submissions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then asks you to use all of them together against a resisting opponent. What makes MMA its own discipline is the transitions. Knowing how to punch and how to wrestle isn't enough on its own. You need to strike your way into a takedown, defend one without getting hit, control the clinch, and get back to your feet when the fight hits the ground. MMA training lives in those in-between moments, which is where most fights are decided. In our MMA classes, you'll bring the skills from our striking and grappling programs together: striking-to-takedown entries, sprawls and takedown defense, clinch work, positional control and ground-and-pound, submissions, and getting up off your back. Our MMA Striking sessions focus on stand-up built for MMA, where every strike has to account for the threat of a takedown. No previous MMA experience is required. Pairing MMA with our BJJ, wrestling, or Muay Thai classes will speed up your progress. Our MMA competition team and comp sparring sessions are invite only, for fighters preparing to compete. Wear athletic clothing, and check with your coach about gloves and other gear before your first class.