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+) | Mon @ 5PM
Beginner MMA (Age 12+) | Wed & Fri @ 7PM
Advanced MMA | Mon-Thu @ 6PM
Advanced MMA | Fri @ 5PM
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+) | Tue @ 5PM
Beginner Muay Thai (Age 12+) | Tue @ 7PM
Muay Thai | Tue @ 8PM
Muay Thai | Fri @ 6PM
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+) | Thu @ 5PM
Beginner Wrestling (Age 12+) | Mon @ 7PM
Advanced Wrestling | Sat @ 10AM
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.
Unit 3C, Upperboat business Park, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 5BP
THE LOCATION
Unit 3C, Upperboat business Park, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 5BP
The Mat Academy is more than just another place for you to train. When you're MAT, you're family.
"MMA doesn't have to be intimidating... The coaches at the MAT Academy are dedicated to making you feel comfortable whilst you learn the life changing skill of Mixed Martial Arts"