Mixed martial arts sometimes referred to as cage fighting, is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, made up from various combat sports and martial arts from around the world.
Taught by Lewis Long & Wayne Samways
Kids MMA (Ages 5+)
Beginner MMA (Age 12+)
Advanced MMA
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai, sometimes referred to as "Thai boxing", is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins.
Taught by Lewis Long & Joey Brincat
Kids Muay Thai (Ages 5+)
Beginner Muay Thai (Age 12+)
Advanced Muay Thai
WRESTLING
Taught by Lewis Long, these wrestling classes are often geared towards MMA which includes cage defense/offense. With that being said, many of the fundamentals tie back to Olympic Wrestling.
Taught by Lewis Long
Kids Wrestling (Ages 5+)
Beginner Wrestling (Age 12+)
Advanced Wrestling
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
BJJ focuses on submissions without the use of strikes, while training allows practitioners to practice at full speed and with full strength, resembling the effort used in competition.
Taught by Wayne Samways
Kids BJJ (Ages 5+)
Beginners BJJ (Age 12+)
BJJ
Competition BJJ
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Mat Academy Coaches
LEWIS LONG
Bellator Pro Fighter
BJJ Black belt
Kickboxing Black belt
Judo Black belt
WAYNE SAMWAYS
BJJ Black belt
12 year+ years of training
6 competition matches (2-2-2)
18 medals (12 x 4 x 2 x )
JOEY BRINCAT
10 Years Experience
Muay Thai Title Holder
THE LOCATION
Unit 3C, Upperboat business Park, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 5BP
THE LOCATION
Unit 3C, Upperboat business Park, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 5BP
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