If you are new to Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, walking into your first class can feel intimidating when you do not know what to expect. Between striking, grappling and everything you have seen on TV, you might wonder whether MMA is really for beginners or if you need experience before you ever step on the mat. At Train Fight Win, our MMA classes are built for people at all experience levels, including complete beginners. We focus on teaching the fundamentals first, helping you build confidence and giving you the time to develop your skills in a structured training environment. This guide...

If you’ve ever watched an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout on cable TV, then you’re probably familiar with the term “mixed martial arts (MMA).” If not, we’ll start here by telling you that professional MMA is one of the fastest-growing fighting sports in the world, with more than 300 million and growing fans worldwide. This popularity is believed to be largely responsible for the huge increase in the number of martial arts studios in the U.S., which grew from just over 9,000 in 2012 to over 50,000 today.