Gabriel Gonzaga
Head coach
- 5th-degree black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo black belt
- 2x World BJJ Champion
- Former UFC heavyweight title contender
- Multiple-time IBJJF Masters World Champion
MMA classes in Leominster.
Striking, wrestling and jiu-jitsu for ages 16+, coached by Gabriel Gonzaga, a former UFC heavyweight title contender. Train for fitness or for a fight. Competing is your call.
16+First class free
Who trains MMA here
- Beginners 16 and up. No martial arts background needed.
- Fight fans who want to learn what they've been watching.
- Anyone who wants a hard workout that burns off stress.
- Women and men alike. Both train and compete in MMA.
What an MMA class looks like
Warm-up
Conditioning and movement to raise your heart rate and loosen you up.
Technique
Strikes, takedowns or ground work, and how to connect them into one game.
Drilling
Pad work and partner drills at a pace that matches your skill and comfort.
Sparring
Controlled sparring as your skills grow, with coaches watching. Nobody spars on day one.
What you get out of it
- Fight-level conditioning
- MMA builds strength, endurance and flexibility at the same time.
- Self-defense on the feet and the ground
- You learn to strike, stop a takedown and get back up, not just one piece of a fight.
- A place to leave your stress
- Hard rounds with discipline and self-control are a healthy outlet for a long week.
- Confidence and camaraderie
- Training partners push you, and respect for yourself and others grows with every class.
Your coaches
Both head coaches have competed at the world level, and beginners get the same coaching as the black belts.
Luis Soto
Head coach
- 6th-degree black belt, Jiu-Jitsu
- 4th-degree black belt, Judo
- Judo National Champion, Masters
- 5th at the World Masters (Judo)
Your first class
Book online
Pick a program. We text you to set a day and time.
Show up 10 minutes early
Wear athletic clothes with no zippers. We lend you a gi for BJJ.
Train with a coach
A coach walks you through the warm-up and the basics. No sparring on day one.
MMA questions
Do I need martial arts experience?
No. You'll learn everything you need in class, at a level that matches your skill and comfort.
Do I have to compete?
No. Some students choose to compete, but you can learn and spar in class without ever taking a fight.
Is MMA dangerous?
There is always some risk in a contact sport. With qualified coaches and the safety rules we follow in class, serious injuries are unlikely.
Can women train MMA?
Yes. Women and men both train and compete in MMA.
Why is MMA 16+?
MMA includes striking and sparring, so it starts at 16. Teens 14 and 15 can start with BJJ or No-Gi.
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Other programs
- Kids Martial ArtsJiu-jitsu for focus, confidence and real anti-bullying skills.Ages 4–13
- Brazilian Jiu-JitsuThe gi program, taught by 5th- and 6th-degree black belts.14+
- No-Gi GrapplingFast submission grappling in shorts and a rash guard.14+
- Women's KickboxingA hard, fun hour on the bags. Learn to throw a real punch.16+
Try MMA free
Pick who's training and leave your number. We'll text you a class time that works. Prefer to talk? Call 978-502-5682.