Mixed Martial Arts Training

Looking for a gym to start MMA training?

If yes, you are far from alone.

Mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport in the world, offering you the chance to master multiple fighting styles, including Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Boxing.

Here at Fight City Gym, one of the leading MMA gyms in London, we are proud to be different. Through our community to our elite MMA trainers, everyone is on the same wavelength. It’s about passion, hunger and drive. We don’t settle for 2nd best. In our facilities, in our coaches, in anything.

Whether you are completely new to MMA training or you are a more advanced student, our martial arts gym provides the perfect setting to learn the ancient art of MMA.

Discover how to punch, kick, grapple, and strike your opponent in the correct way. Get advice and guidance

We can help you to train to compete, train to self-defend, train to get fit, or even just train to have fun. Whatever you want to get from martial arts classes near me, we can deliver.

Meet our coaches and instructors

When training in mixed martial arts, you need to feel 100% safe and supported by your instructor, so we only work with the best MMA coaches in the country. All of our coaches have extensive experience and most have some professional fighting background so if you want to get into the professional ring, they’ve got the know how to get you there.

Wendle Lewis

From Karate to Kickboxing, Thai Boxing to Wing Chun Kung Fu, there isn’t much that Wendle hasn’t tried, but it was mixed martial arts that became his number one passion.

Since he began training in MMA in 2004, Wendle has competed in an impressive 21 amateur and professional fights.

Now a fighter and a first-rate trainer, you can find him motivating our many members in the gym and delivering our top-rated MMA classes.

Rowan Katzew

Specialising in boxing and MMA striking, Rowan was an active fighter in his hometown of Johannesburg before he got into coaching.

With a high level of success in training amateur and professional MMA champions, if you want to get ready to compete, he’s your man.

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Mike Ekundayo

Mike is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter who has fought on shows such as Bellator, Cage warriors and other regional promotions. He has experience in various forms of martial arts which includes Wrestling, BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai. Mike has been training all of these MMA disciplines since January 2013 and trains under UK pioneer Brad Pickett at Great Britain Top Team.

Mike has been a coach himself for a few years now coaching group classes and 1-2-1 sessions. As a personal trainer depending on each person’s preference his sessions can consist of learning and gaining technique in all of the martial arts disciplines Mike has studied, improving strength and conditioning and increasing mobility and flexibility.

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Mario Pinto

Mario is a professional Mixed Martial Artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. Mario has competed for Contenders LTD, Fightstar Championship and Levels Fight League, where he now holds the Heavyweight Championship. He is offering personalised one-on-one training sessions.

Our MMA Classes

We offer MMA training programs to suit all abilities and fitness levels.

Whether you are looking for adult martial arts classes or kid’s martial arts lessons, we have MMA programs for everyone.

Our highly popular MMA classes combine a wide range of fighting techniques, including boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and judo. You will learn to kick, punch, grapple, strike and move like a pro.

We have experience training amateur fighters, professional fighters, students wanting to learn self-defence, and those who simply want to learn a new skill and get fit.

MMA Personal Training

If you want a tailored MMA training program that is specifically designed to meet your individual needs and fitness goals, then our personal training sessions are just what you need.

Within our PT sessions, you will learn at an accelerated rate as you will be monitored constantly and trained intensively by an experienced trainer, one-on-one.

From strength and conditioning to technique training, we can help you to dominate the cage.

Not sure if mixed martial arts is the right discipline for you? Discover more of our combat gym classes in London here.

What is MMA?

MMA stands for mixed martial arts and is also often referred to as cage fighting. MMA incorporates many different fighting techniques, including grappling, striking, and ground fighting, making it a full-contact combat sport.

Is mixed martial arts good for beginners?

You can find MMA classes to suit all abilities so if you are new to the sport, make sure that you look for a beginner’s class where you can learn the foundations of mixed martial arts.

Although MMA is a high-intensity sport, you can train at your own pace and gradually build up your stamina and your fitness levels.

Is MMA training hard?

There is no way to sugarcoat it – MMA training can be gruelling, especially if you want to compete professionally. Once in the cage, you have to be prepared to fight for up to 25 minutes, which can take its toll mentally and physically.

That being said, there are other reasons to learn mixed martial arts, including learning self-defence, improving your overall fitness levels, meeting new people, and having fun.

How to choose mixed martial arts classes near me

Don’t just Google “find a martial arts class” and pick the first one you see. Instead, make sure you take the time to research what types of classes they offer, what experience their trainers have, and what their members have to say about the gym environment.

It can also be a good idea to look for a gym that offers a trial period so you can see if you fit into the gym culture – something that we offer. You want a combat gym that is supportive and welcoming, not intimidating.

Still not sure? Book a chat with one of our coaches to discuss your personal goals in more detail and see if we are the right choice for you.