What is 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 including boxing, kick boxing, muay thai, freestyle/greco roman/catch wrestling, judo and brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) among many others.
Venue for training
All sessions will be held off campus at BKK Fighters Gym in Hythe, besides Tesco and right next to Hythe train station.
BKK Fighters Gym, 4 Haddon Park, Colchester CO1 2GX
Training times
Training times are as follows
Thursday 17.00 - 18.00
Club aims
- To promote the sport of mixed martial arts within the University of Essex
- Remove the stigma surrounding the sport within the media.
- Have fun whilst learning some great techniques.
- Make everyone feel welcome, whether you have experience or you're a beginner - the team will have a friendly atmosphere as ego's are not welcome.
- We understand that not everyone will want to compete, so whether you just want to get fit, are a fan of the UFC and want to learn some moves, or if you do want to compete - everyone is welcome!
- Long term: have MMA at a Derby day event. It is very possible as UEA have an MMA team and it'd be great to compete with them.
Coaches
Arnold "Almighty" Allen - Professional MMA fighter for Ultimate Fighting Championsip with a record of 10-1-0.
Sean "Sexy Curls" Carter - Professional MMA fighter for Cage Warriors Fighting Championship with a record of 9-1-0.
Equipment
To start with, just turn up with shorts and a tshirt. It would be good if you had a mouth guard/gum shield too, but that's not needed when you first start as you'll be going really light on your partner. Everything else will be provided in which you need, such as gloves, pads etc.
Gum shields are pretty cheap and can be bought for less than £5.
As you progress you will no doubt want to purchase your own equipment such as MMA gloves, boxing gloves, shin guards, groin guard, wrestling boots etc.
Risk Assessment
Coming Soon!