Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills, from a mixture of martial arts to be used in competitions. The rules allow the use of both striking as well as grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be traced back to various mixed style contests that took place throughout Europe, japan and the Pacific Rim during the early 1900's. The combat sport of Vale Tudo that had developed in Brazil from the 1920's was brought to the United States by the Gracie family in 1993 with the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Our MMA classes teach the importance of synergy between stand-up and ground based fighting, focussing on bringing together techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) and kickboxing to create a hugely effective fighting style.