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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.

Kickboxing

A Tech Fitness

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

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

British Combat

British Combat

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

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.

Mixed Martial Arts

White Rose Budo

We are a traditional Martial Arts School, who specialise in Meibukan Goju Ryu. Our instructors have over 30 years experience and have all been graded by Okinawan Masters.

The training is no frills, and we aim to make our training as life like as possi

Basketball

Courtside Hubs CIC

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

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

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
come down now

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

Huddersfield Students' Union

Huddersfield Students' Union

Huddersfield Students’ Union is a charity based on campus, led by students for students, which exists to make student life better. Although we work closely with the University, we’re a completely independent organisation.

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

Karate

Leeds Shotokan Karate

Leeds Shotokan has been affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain for over 50 years. We are a completely inclusive, non-discriminatory club. We welcome all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities, from total beginners to National Squad members and

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.