Cardiff University Mixed Martial Arts Club
What is Mixed Martial Arts?
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is often referred to as cage fighting - due to competitions regularly taking place within an octagonal cage. This diverse sport is, however, a combination of all forms of martial arts. Over the past 30 years disciplines such as Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have begun to be brought together in various ways to create the continually evolving fighting system that we call MMA. There is no singular type of martial art that dictates what needs to be taught in order to compete in MMA - however modern MMA doctrine focuses exclusively on developing the best ways of defending oneself and defeating an opponent. The principle of finding the most practically effective way for a person to fight gives our sport a unique level of utility across both competitive environments and self defence situations.
What do we do?
Cardiff Univeristy MMA training (along with all MMA gyms) covers striking with fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet from standing as well as on the ground, defensive and offensive wrestling, clinching and grappling techniques such as pins, sweeps, takedowns, locks, chokes and rolls (from both a cage and open mat). These skills can be practiced during our open mat sparring or put to the test against fighters from Universities across the UK in competitions throughout the year.
When/Where do we train?
Tuesday 19:30-21:00 - UFCC Cardiff, 11 Penlline St, CF24 3BD - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday 14:00-16:00 - Room 3C/D, Cardiff University Students' Union, Park Place, CF10 3QN - Mixed MMA
Friday 14:00-16:00 - Room 3C/D, Cardiff University Students' Union, Park Place, CF10 3QN - Advanced/Fighters' MMA
Sunday 18:00-19:00 - Room 3C/D, Cardiff University Students' Union, Park Place, CF10 3QN - Mixed MMA
Sunday 19:00-20:00 - Room 3C/D, Cardiff University Students' Union, Park Place, CF10 3QN - Open Mat
What should I bring?
All you need to get started on your MMA Journey is a set of comfortable sports clothes, some water and yourself!
What if I just want to try a session and see if I like it?
All our sessions (apart from Advanced/Fighters) are beginner friendly, so you're welcome to purchase a single session ticket (from the bottom of this page) and come along to try MMA.
PSAs:
Please note that our single session tickets DO NOT cover attendence at our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sessions. If you wish to attend these as individual sessions you must pay on the door.
Please also have a look at our Operating Procedures and Constitution before attending sessions as these give you an understanding of what you can expect from us and your rights as a member.
Do not purchase a fleece from this page unless you have already placed your order with the club. The window for this is now closed and we will be forced to refund you.
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