UoM MMA

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Your first session

Any beginner session is open to everyone.

Single session £6, or £3 with any membership. Monthly rates.

What to wear and what to expect

The coaches will write this in.

What we train

Our sessions

  • Beginner striking and grappling

    For people new to martial arts or combat sports.

    Learn the basics of both striking and grappling.

    Coaching 2x a week. All sessions in the Armitage.

    All sessions include 1hr striking and 1hr grappling.

    All contact-based exercises are completely optional: you're always welcome to let your coach or training partner know if you'd rather sit out or modify an exercise.

  • Advanced MMA

    Recommended for those with a year or more training in combat sports.

    Learn how to apply techniques to MMA in live drills.

    Coaching 2x at the Armitage. Special training at Wayfarer Academy 2x a week.

  • Muay Thai

    Suitable for beginners.

    Learn Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs.

    Drills, pads and technical sparring.

    Sessions 1x a week at the Armitage. In collaboration with UoM Thai Boxing.

  • Grappling and BJJ

    Learn BJJ and freestyle wrestling.

    Learn how to apply techniques to MMA.

    Sessions are 2x a week. Grappling at the Armitage. Wrestling tbd.

We know martial arts can be scary and your safety is our top priority. All training can be taken at your own pace.

Student money

Memberships

  • Beginners

    2 weekly beginner sessions (beginner striking + grappling)

    £30

  • Fighters

    4 weekly advanced sessions + Wayfarer Academy training

    £55

  • Muay Thai

    1 Muay Thai session a week, with UoM Thai Boxing

    £15

  • Grappling

    2 weekly grappling sessions (BJJ + wrestling)

    £30

Single session £6, or £3 with any membership. Monthly rates.

How it works

  • Each membership has a monthly price. This gives access to free tickets to all sessions included in the membership, on the SU website.
  • If you have a membership and want to try a session not included in your membership, it is £3. If you want to trial a session and you don't have a membership, it is £6.
  • Some sessions may need coach approval before attending.

Memberships and tickets on the SU site

How to pay

How to pay: with the committee.

Who a session is for

Levels

  • Beginner. For people new to martial arts or combat sports.For people new to martial arts or combat sports.
  • All levels. All levels welcome.All levels welcome.
  • Advanced. Recommended for a year or more of training in combat sports.Recommended for a year or more of training in combat sports.

Some sessions need coach approval before attending.

Two places

Venues

  • Armitage

    Armitage Sports Centre

    The club's own sessions.

    Address: with the committee.

  • Wayfarer

    Wayfarer Academy

    Partner gym. Advanced sessions and, with coach approval, sparring.

    Address: with the committee.

Be a good teammate

Etiquette

Training etiquette

  • Show up to training on time, with your ticket ready.
  • Help take out and put back the mats and equipment at the start and end.
  • Maintain good hygiene at training.
  • If any equipment becomes dirty or damaged, clean it up or let us know.
  • Listen to the coaches.
  • We are all responsible for making sure training is safe and fun.

Gym culture

  • Respect everyone at training; everyone is there to improve.
  • Be inclusive: you learn just as much from your teammates as coaches.
  • Take care of each other at socials and events.
  • Help each other learn and improve constructively.
  • The goal is to build a team where everyone wants to come and learn.

Who teaches

Coaches

Rashguard · shorts · wraps

Kit

The UoM MMA kit: a black rashguard and fight shorts with gold honeycomb panels and the crest on the chest

Women's rashguard & shorts

SizeChestWaistHips
XS30–32" · 76–81 cm24–26" · 61–66 cm34–36" · 86–91 cm
S32–34" · 81–86 cm26–28" · 66–71 cm36–38" · 91–97 cm
M34–36" · 86–91 cm28–30" · 71–76 cm38–40" · 97–102 cm
L36–38" · 91–97 cm30–32" · 76–81 cm40–42" · 102–107 cm
XL38–41" · 97–104 cm32–35" · 81–89 cm42–45" · 107–114 cm
XXL41–44" · 104–112 cm35–38" · 89–97 cm45–48" · 114–122 cm

Men's rashguard & shorts

SizeChestWaist
XS34–36" · 86–91 cm28–30" · 71–76 cm
S36–38" · 91–97 cm30–32" · 76–81 cm
M38–40" · 97–102 cm32–34" · 81–86 cm
L40–42" · 102–107 cm34–36" · 86–91 cm
XL42–45" · 107–114 cm36–39" · 91–99 cm
XXL45–48" · 114–122 cm39–42" · 99–107 cm
XXXL48–51" · 122–130 cm42–45" · 107–114 cm

Hand wraps

SizeKnuckle circumference
SUp to 8" · up to 20 cm
M8–9" · 20–23 cm
L9–10" · 23–25.5 cm
XLOver 10" · over 25.5 cm

All measurements are body measurements. Rashguards are designed for a compression fit.

How to measure

Chest
Around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level.
Waist
Around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above your hips.
Hips (women's sizes)
Around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.
Knuckles
Make a fist and measure around the widest part, excluding your thumb.

Ordering

Order route and prices: with the committee.

Women at UoM MMA

Written with the committee, with a named contact.

Asked a lot

Questions

Questions the committee gets asked, answered here.

Contact

Find us

@UOM_MMA · Instagram

The club WhatsApp · WhatsApp

Committee contacts: with September's committee list.