MMA Classes in Southampton
Our MMA programme in Southampton blends striking from our boxing and kickboxing programmes with takedowns and the ground game from judo and BJJ. It's a complete fighting system - and you don't need to be a fighter to enjoy it.
Is MMA right for you?
- →People who watch the UFC and want to try it themselves
- →Strikers wanting to add grappling
- →Grapplers wanting to add stand-up
- →Anyone wanting the most complete martial arts skillset
Why our members train
- ✓Master multiple disciplines under one roof
- ✓Exceptional all-round fitness
- ✓Real, tested self-defence
- ✓Optional competition pathway
What to expect in class
Sessions cycle through striking, wrestling, and ground transitions. Expect drills, positional sparring and conditioning.
New to martial arts?
You don't need any prior experience. We build your striking, takedowns and ground game one piece at a time.
Read our New Members guide →How to start mma at Limitless
Book the free 7-day trial, try mma at your level, and decide after you have met the coaches and seen the gym.
Pick a beginner-friendly class
Start with the class that matches your goal: boxing for fitness, kickboxing for energy, BJJ for grappling or MMA for a complete mix.
Train at your level
No sparring is required. Coaches scale the class so you can learn safely without feeling thrown in at the deep end.
Try more than one session
Use the 7 days properly. Try a few classes, meet the team and choose what you genuinely enjoy.
MMA timetable at our Southampton gym
These are the key timetable details for mma at Limitless Martial Arts. The live timetable shows the current days, times, coaches and booking spaces.
- MMA members can build the full game across separate striking, grappling and MMA sessions.
- Beginners learn positions and transitions before intensity increases.
- Use the live timetable to find the right MMA, BJJ, boxing and kickboxing mix.
Why people trust this class
The MMA programme draws from boxing, kickboxing, judo and BJJ rather than mixing random drills. Beginners build the pieces safely first.
MMA built on real foundations
Relevant coaches
Sohail Chowdhary
Founder & Head Coach
I'm the founder of Limitless Martial Arts, and a 4th Dan black belt in kickboxing. I've taught thousands of students and love to see the confidence that martial arts brings out in the quietest of students. I'm set to build the best club, and I'd love to see you training underneath our talented team in our journey to the top.
Tyrone Derrick
Head Coach - BJJ
I'm here to level up your training. I can teach you the small techniques to make sure you excel further than everyone else!
Member proof
See more Southampton martial arts reviews →"The MMA programme is exactly what I was looking for. Striking, grappling and wrestling all under one roof with coaches who clearly know their stuff. Sparring is controlled and respectful."
"What stands out is the attention to detail. Coaches will stop you mid drill to fix a small thing that makes a huge difference. You actually improve here."
"Sparring is properly controlled. Beginners get light technical rounds, advanced students push harder. Never felt unsafe and I've trained at a few gyms."
A full-time Southampton facility
Multiple mat areas, a boxing ring, free parking and a team that coaches kids, beginners and experienced members every week.
Where can I train mma classes in Southampton?
Limitless Martial Arts runs mma classes in Southampton at our full-time SO14 facility on Empress Road, five minutes from Southampton city centre. Classes are beginner-friendly, coached in person, and available as part of the free 7-day trial.
Southampton's complete MMA gym
Real MMA training requires three things: high-quality striking coaches, high-quality grappling coaches, and a culture that lets you put it all together. Limitless is one of the very few gyms in Southampton (and the wider Hampshire area - Eastleigh, Totton, Hedge End, Portsmouth) where you get all three under one roof. You can train pure boxing on Monday, BJJ on Tuesday, kickboxing on Wednesday, judo on Thursday and put it all together in an MMA class - all on one membership.
MMA for hobbyists, fighters and everyone in between
Most of our MMA members are hobbyists - people who love watching the UFC, want the full martial arts experience, and want to be properly fit. A smaller group competes on the amateur and pro circuit, and we have a dedicated fight team for anyone who wants to test themselves. Whichever camp you're in, you'll find your level - and you'll never be pressured to compete.
How our MMA classes are structured
MMA can look chaotic from the outside, but good coaching makes it manageable. Classes normally focus on one problem at a time: entering safely behind strikes, defending a takedown, getting back to your feet, passing guard, controlling against the wall, or linking boxing and kickboxing into grappling. Beginners learn the building blocks first, while experienced members can add intensity through live positional rounds.
Train the parts, then put them together
The advantage of Limitless is that the MMA programme is supported by separate boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, no-gi grappling and judo classes. That means you can improve the individual pieces during the week and then test the transitions in MMA. For anyone serious about mixed martial arts in Southampton, that is a much stronger setup than only doing one generic MMA class a week.
MMA FAQs
Before you book your first class
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Read beginner bjj classes in southampton guide →Beginner guideMMA Classes for Beginners in Southampton
MMA does not have to mean cage fighting on day one. Beginner MMA should be a structured way to learn striking, takedowns, grappling and fitness safely.
Read mma classes for beginners in southampton guide →MMA near Southampton suburbs
Members travel to Limitless from across Southampton because the timetable, coaching and free parking make regular training realistic.
Ready to try mma in Southampton?
Your first 7 days at Limitless are completely free. Try mma and anything else on the timetable - no commitment.
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