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Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, from a variety of other combat sports and martial arts.

See Also:
Boxing, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Wrestling

An Overview of Mixed Martial Arts

MMA core consists of boxing, as well as kick boxing and muaythai (thai boxing), wrestling (free style and Greco-roman), grappling (Brazilian jiu-jutsu) and judo.

MMA is a sport designed for sparring and competition. The ambition is to attain the highest athletic level possible, with as few technical limitations as possible, while still ensuring a low level of risk for the practitioners. Within eastern as well as western martial arts all practitioners are fostered in the spirit of respect, humility and fair play, a value base which MMA shares given that it sprung from both these traditions.

An MMA athlete needs to be well rounded in the three main elements of combat; standing, ground and the transition in between them, and master a large number of techniques of various kinds. Prominent athletes have often had a very successful career in other sports before starting to train and compete in MMA.

Benefits

  • Improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Improves reflexes
  • Increases self-confidence
  • Helps with weight loss and muscle toning

Involvement

Use local activity finders or try and identify if a local/regional facility offers this activity. It is also worth looking at the National Governing Body website for opportunities.

Adaptations and Equipment

To take part in competitive MMA you will need protective gloves and suitable clothing

Facts

The first form of competitive MMA was called "Pankration" and it was introduced in 648 B.C during the Olympic Games

Find Mixed Martial Arts Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Ju-Jitsu

Birstal and Batley Tae Kwon Do TAGB

Birstall/Batley Tae kwon do is a member of the T.A.G.B
(Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain).
Tae Kwon Do is suitable for all ages from 6 years and above
Want to get fit? Want to learn how to defend yourself
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Ju-Jitsu

Birstal and Batley Tae Kwon Do

Birstall/Batley Tae kwon do is a member of the T.A.G.B
(Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain).
Tae Kwon Do is suitable for all ages from 6 years and above
Want to get fit? Want to learn how to defend yourself
come down now

Badminton

BSTC

Based near Birstall Retail park, and a ten minute drive from Leeds. Batley Sports and Tennis centre in reach for Leeds and most of Kirklees.

We offer programmes for Netball, Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and many more.

Athletics

Leeds LGBT+ Sport Fringe Festival

A collection of LGBT+ fitness instructors, teams, clubs and allies. We have organised a fully inclusive 18 day festival each year that introduces individuals to various activities that promote health and wellbeing. We combat Homophobia in sport and Sportp

British Combat

British Combat

The British Combat Association is the home to nearly every martial art.

Khawlah Academy

Khawlah Academy

Khawlah Academy are a traditional Wrestling Club offering MMA and Olympic Wrestling.

We welcome working with Schools & Public Services throughout the UK to provide classes in Wrestling and Self Defence.

Khawlah Academy are CSW affiliates.

Karate

Hakuda Ryu Eastern Arts Centre

We provide karate training to primary school children as an after school club or PPA cover sessions.

Aikido

4 All Programme

An inclusive sports coaching and education business. 4 All work within schools and community to promote physical and mental well being.

Mixed Martial Arts

HARROGATE K.R.ALI TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

In summer 2005 instructor K.R. Ali took the bold move to spread the word about the sport he loved. At The Harrogate Hydro, Since then club has taken part in many National and International competitions. Now number 1 in the UK and becoming The 2016 British

Kickboxing

A Tech Fitness

Martial arts club in Mexborough offering training for kids 5+ and adults in kick boxing and multi skilled martial arts

Basketball

Courtside Hubs CIC

Courtside is a community interest company dedicated to increasing physical activity and promoting community through the transformation of local parks.

Archery

Thrybergh Sports Centre

Thrybergh Sports Centre a a Community based centre providing Health, Fitness and sporting activities for all. we provide for the communty a Gym, Classes, Boulder room, sports Hall and other room location across the school for people to hire at very compe

Ace Self Defence

Ace Self Defence

Self defence classes and martial arts (MMA) based fitness classes. Learn to defend yourself, keep fit, gain confidence and have fun in our classes in Sheffield, online or call us to arrange us to visit your workplace, school, college, etc for one off or a

Accelerate Coaching

Accelerate Coaching

Doncaster's premier personal training & sports performance business where everyone can 'train like an athlete' when led by our team of professionals.

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.