MMA for absolute beginners Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life, With Our Beginner 30 DAYS FREE Programme
Our Norwich MMA is an intense but FUN form of martial arts training. With a unique Step By Step Programme aimed at the beginner. Start by learning BJJ and Thai Boxing, before moving onto our MMA wrestling sessions. Come challenge yourself both physically and mentally with our MMA classes!
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Beginner Specific Step By Step MMA
Start with beginners just like you, in our BJJ programme, this will give you the foundation of the grappling art. Taking you through a structured curriculum until you pass our foundations review to move Onceon the next step.
After passing the grappling foundations programme (approx 4 months), you’ll move to our striking programme of Thai Boxing.
After passing our review in Thai Boxing you’ll thne move onto our wrestling for MMA sessions and sparring sessions for BJJ and Thai Boxing.
A Step By Step Solution To Getting Started In MMA
What is mixed martial arts?
MMA is a combination of martial arts, here at Icon Norwich we focus on 3 Objective measures.
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
If you’re brand new, our MMA proagramme will start you here, before moving on and trying to learn everything all in one go! BJJ is the core of our MMA system, so you’ll spend the first 3 + months developing your ground grappling skills.
YOU WILL GROW WITH EVERY CLASS!
You’ll tone and train your entire body while learning how to creatively combine some of the world’s most effective fighting techniques into one discipline that you can use in the ring – or in self-defense.
Step 2 - Striking
Once you’re comfortable with your ground skills, (approx 3 months) We introduce you to our striking session for MMA.
This is Martial Art No.2
THAI BOXING
Get familiar with the system (approx 3 months) before moving on to the Next Step.
Step 3 - Wrestling & No Gi Grappling
When confident with your Grappling and striking it’s time to connect them, with our next step
Wrestling!
Learn to take down your opponent and stop them from slamming you.
This 3rd step in the MMA programme completes the trio of MMA. Spend anothe r3 months (approx) here before the final step!
MMA BUILDS COMPETITIVENESS AND CONFIDENCE
Training of MMA, even if you never want to compete!
Competing against other fighters allows you the opportunity to prove that you have the strength, agility, and determination to come out on top.
The discipline required for MMA training builds confidence and allows every student to walk with pride.
In this step, you’ll be putting together all you skills to attend our BJJ/THAI/Wrestling sparring sessions.
MMA ELIMINATES STRESS AND ANXIETY
Every one of us feels stress and anxiety some of the time – and constant stress is bad for your body and your mind.
MMA training provides the intense, stress-relieving workout you crave. By increasing the connection between body and mind, and enforcing discipline and self-control, MMA banishes stress.
The stress relief provided by MMA carries over into your work life and your personal life, providing you with the outlet you need for negative emotions.
Ruth Leess
I've been training with Icon around 3 weeks and i feel like I've found a second home (seriously.... I pretty much live there now). I was so nervous to start, especially as a woman, with no combat experience, in a male dominated environment; but the team and coaches are amazing, everyone is so encouraging, supportive and patient and it's just an awesome environment to stretch myself physically (both literally & figuratively) and mentally. Thanks Steve and all the guys and gals at Icon, you're an awesome bunch
Max Bateman PT
Top notch training from a man who knows what he is talking about.
Great guys to train with, friendly atmosphere, just pure quality and this from a guy who trained at the source in Brazil.
Go train at ICON.
Simon Westwood
My children attended icon and love it. Grew massively in confidence cannot recommend high enough
Will Blake
Finished my 4th class this evening, of my first week and I love it.. I cant thank Steve and all at icon for the welcoming atmosphere and brilliant attitudes. I'm well and truly hook!
Robert Cowan
Great instructors and lots of support for all ages
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FAQs
No. You’ll learn everything you need to know in class, and you can choose a class that matches your skill and comfort level.
Yes, they can. Both women and men study and compete in MMA.
No, that’s not a requirement. Many MMA students choose to compete, but you can learn what you need to know by sparring and fighting in class.
Martial arts classes combine a calorie-burning cardiovascular workout with muscle toning. That’s the ideal combination for people who want to lose weight since building muscle also increases the metabolism.
There is always some risk of being injured when fighting, but if you study with a qualified instructor and follow safety precautions, it is unlikely that you’ll be seriously injured.
Martial arts classes are fun and intense. You can only lose weight if you burn more calories than you consume, and martial arts classes provide an excellent, calorie-burning workout.
MORE BENEFITS
MMA classes are a great place to meet new people and experience athletic camaraderie.
MMA can help you lose weight and burn calories.
Learning MMA can improve your performance in other sports and activities.
MMA increases respect for yourself and others.