Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Classes For Beginners in Richmond BC
Beginner Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Classes
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Classes for Teens & Adults: Ages 14+
Art of Kickboxing provides beginner Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes designed for teens (14+) and adults in Richmond BC, Metro Vancouver, combining techniques from Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming and safe training environment.
Our MMA classes are supplementary to our Kickboxing, Boxing, and Muay Thai classes, and provide the fundamentals of arm control, grappling, take-downs, groundwork, necessary and practical for real-world self-defence scenarios.
These mixed martial arts (MMA) classes are hands-on educational and step-by-step technical-based meant for beginners to perfect Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, which are today’s most practical self-defence techniques for the average person.
You will also learn how to tie in techniques learned from kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai, in combinations with Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques with drills through padwork training and hands-on practice, giving you a complete skill set to protect yourself and your loved ones.
These classes are not meant for those specifically looking for a cardiovascular fitness workout program.
MMA Class Details:
- Class Size: 2-10 Students
- Class Duration: One Hour
- Class Times:
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Class Location: 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, B.C.
- How to Join: Text or Call 604-805-3382, send us a message on WhatsApp, or visit us in-person during our class hours. We provide one free trial class for those that want to try out our classes, no commitment!
Teens & Adults Training Program: Pricing
Our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are designed for beginners looking to learn fundamental grappling, submission, and ground defence techniques from Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you’re interested in building practical self-defence skills or simply want to learn the fundamentals of MMA, our classes provide a well-rounded foundation to your mixed martial arts skillset.
Here are our class membership prices, which include all of our monthly classes, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai classes.
Membership Pricing Plans:
- One Class A Week Plan: $119.99/month
- Month-to-Month Plan: $169.99/month ($42.50/Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) class)
- Annual Plan: $1799.88/year
This ends up being around $42.50/Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) class on the month-to-month plan as we have four Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes per month. Plus all the kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai classes which are included in the month-to-month and annual membership plans (a total of 24 classes a month!)
Gear up for success with these essentials:
- Clothing: Breathable, flexible, comfortable workout attire (think shorts, sweatpants, athletic tees, or tank tops).
- Footwear: Students can train barefoot, with socks, or with clean boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling shoes. Any casual shoes not specific to boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or wrestling, can be brought to the studio but they must be removed before stepping on the training mats.
- Gear: We provide gloves and shinguards to borrow for the class (but you’re welcome to bring your own.)
- Water Bottle: We highly recommend students bring drinkable water with them to class. A water fountain is not currently available at the studio.
Kickboxing Belt System
Students are awarded with ranked belts through our kickboxing belt system, unique to Art of Kickboxing, which celebrates their discipline in class, their effort, and also their technique proficiency.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Class Structure
MMA Class Training: What to Expect
Above: The standing kimura, an effective practical self-defence Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique. Join our MMA classes or sign up for 1-on-1 Personal Training sessions to master this self-defence technique. See more on Instagram at @artokickbox.
For beginners in submissions or those looking to build a strong foundation in grappling and self-defence, our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes focus on Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), two martial arts renowned for practicality and controlling the opponent. Students in our MMA classets will learn how to combine striking martial arts such as boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai with grappling martial arts.
Our MMA classes are perfect for those who want to learn practical real-world self-defence skills as they blend the standing defence techniques of Judo’s arm control and throws with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) ’s groundwork and submissions.
You’ll learn core techniques like takedowns, pins, submissions, and ground control, all while improving balance, coordination, and functional strength.
The majority of our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Classes are about drilling the technique learned repeatedly so the student can memorize them easily, as each technique has many steps that can be difficult to remember for beginners.
Here’s how we structure our MMA classes:
Warm-Up (10 Minutes)
Dynamic Mobility Drills: Increase flexibility and prepare joints for grappling with hip escapes, shoulder rolls, and leg swings.
Breakfall Practice: Master Judo’s ukemi (safe falling techniques) to build confidence and prevent injury.
Grappling-Specific Conditioning: Animal movements (bear crawls, shrimp drills), grip-strength exercises, and light calisthenics to activate muscles used in BJJ and Judo.
Technique & Partner Drills (50 minutes)
Judo Fundamentals: Learn throws (O-goshi, Seoi Nage), takedowns, and grips to off-balance opponents.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Basics: Practice ground control, escapes, and submissions (armbars, triangles, rear-naked chokes) from positions like guard, mount, and side control.
Positional Sparring: Apply techniques in controlled scenarios (e.g., escaping mount, defending throws) to build muscle memory.
Self-Defence Applications: Adapt Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) techniques for real-world situations, like defending against grabs or controlling an aggressor.
How Our MMA Classes Stand Out
Beginner-Centric Approach: No prior experience needed—our coaches break down techniques step-by-step.
Emphasis on Memorizing the Techniques: Focus is on memorizing the techniques so that students leave the class with a lifelong self-defence skill learned.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I sign up for a membership at Art of Kickboxing?
You can text or call 604-805-3382, message us on WhatsApp, or visit us in person at 4471 No. 6 Road, Unit #125a, Richmond, BC to enroll your children. We’ll provide you with one free trial class—no commitment required, simply show up ready to learn!
2. Do I need prior Martial Arts experience to join?
Not at all! Art of Kickboxing’s classes are designed for complete beginners, so no previous experience in martial arts is required. Our coaches have extensive experience in training complete beginners and are very patient and passionate when teaching.
3. Are women welcome to Join?
Absolutely! We highly welcome and encourage both teen girls (14+) and women to join any of our classes and train at Art of Kickboxing. Additionally, we have a female coach who teaches our women-only kickboxing class, exclusively for teen girls (14+) and women who want to train with other female students. Teen girls (14+) and women are more than welcome to be a part of any of our teens and adults classes.
4. Is 1-on-1 Personal Training Available?
Yes! For those who prefer to learn or train alone, we provide private 1-on-1 personal training sessions for Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Our personal training availability is typically in the morning, due to our classes being held in the afternoon. Here are our pricing plans.
5. What happens if I miss a class?
We have no issues with students missing classes, and they can continue with the next class or attend classes when they feel like it. We understand that everyone’s schedules outside of classes may be different, and therefore, there are times when students may be unable to attend class or don’t want to attend class for whatever reason. There’s no need to feel guilty for missing a class, however there may be some key lessons missed, but we’ll try our best to catch the students up.
6. Is There Sparring in the Class?
No. There is practical practice in our MMA classes, but no sparring for safety reasons. Students who want to try light sparring can talk to one of our coaches to see if they’re ready to spar. Light sparring would be done in our co-ed kickboxing classes; however, only those who we feel are safe enough to spar will be allowed to spar. We highly prioritize safety, and everyone who participates in sparring should understand the risks involved.
7. I have Health or Developmental Conditions, can I still Join?
Although our classes are very safe, as they are designed for beginners, those who have health or developmental conditions should consult a medical doctor before starting classes at Art of Kickboxing, with respect for your safety. If the medical doctor believes that it is safe for you to participate in martial arts classes, we welcome you to join us and will do our best to accommodate you!
8. What Is A Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Class?
An MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) class is a martial arts training session that encompasses a variety of martial arts techniques such as judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Contrary to popular belief, MMA is highly technical, with a focus on practical applications, self-defence, and developing a wide range of combat skills. Our classes at Art of Kickboxing emphasize technical instruction in both striking and grappling, making it a great training program for individuals of any skill level.
9. Is MMA Hard for Beginners??
At some gyms, MMA training might seem intimidating, but at Art of Kickboxing, our focus is on making MMA training accessible for beginners. Our qualified instructors work with each student one-on-one, teaching every technique step by step in a patient and supportive manner. We understand that every student comes in with different comfort levels, and our training is tailored to accommodate all experience levels. This ensures that even complete beginners can enjoy the benefits of MMA without feeling overwhelmed.
10. What Is MMA Training Best for?
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training provides the most well-rounded self-defence toolkit for anyone to have. Learning MMA is a great choice for those who want to work in security, law enforcement, the military, or those who live in high-crime environments. As well as those who are thinking about competing one day. Even if a student only wants to compete in kickboxing, learning submissions, takedowns, grappling, and ground techniques can give an amateur kickboxer a completely different fight perspective that could benefit them during a kickboxing match.
Explore our schedule & pricing plans for more details. Feel free to contact us for additional information.
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) lessons for Beginners
Art of Kickboxing provides the best beginner Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes in Richmond, BC, Metro Vancouver which introduce you to the fundamentals of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on real-world, practical, self-defence skills. Try a free trial class today!
We are conveniently located in Richmond, BC, just minutes from Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. We warmly invite all those interested in training in MMA to join us at Art of Kickboxing for authentic, beginner-friendly Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes.
In our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes, you’ll develop the techniques needed to effectively control and defend yourself in a variety of situations, while building mental toughness and discipline. Whether you’re looking to enhance your self-defense abilities or step into the world of MMA, we’re here to help you grow with expert guidance in a supportive and focused environment.