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 →MMA timetable snapshot
These are practical guide notes for parents and beginners. The live Onyx timetable is always the accurate source for exact times, age bands and booking availability.
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.
Meet the people leading mma
Real coaching authority matters for both parents and beginners. These are some of the team members you may meet on the mats.
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.
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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!
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Wilf Wild
Coach - Kickboxing
My goal is to help every student reach their potential - with sharp technique, strong mindset, and the heart of a fighter.
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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.
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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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