KO MMA - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Grappling and Wrestling in East London

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General Level

GC Team 2

Your fitness will have improved and you will be expected to skip 5 x 3 minute rounds, with 10 press ups, sit-ups, burpees, and squats between rounds.
You will have grasped the basics of the art you wish to participate in.
You may wish to train for your first competition though you will never be forced to compete if you do not wish.
You will have a great attitude and will be expected to train hard.
Lack of fitness is no longer an excuse and you will be expected to complete all fitness drills and training.

General level MMA classes will cover the following:

Stand up

Greco and Freestyle wrestling

Striking to takedown
Takedown defence

Ground

Guard

Working from guard
Advanced guard, attacks and reversals
Passing the guard

Control positions

Attacking from control positions
Defence of control positions
Striking from control positions

To progress from GENERAL LEVEL students be expected to have and an understanding of all the above.

Students progressing from GENERAL to ADVANCED LEVEL will also be expected to have progressed to GENERAL LEVEL Muay Thai Classes.

Students moving to ADVANCED LEVEL will also be expected to have competitive experience

MMA Interclub or Amateur level competition
Grappling tournaments
Muay Thai Interclub

OUR PRICES

At KO MMA we don't get involved in direct debits and contracts, you either PAY AS YOU GO, or you can buy a monthly gym pass from reception.

We like to keep things simple.

KO Muay Thai

We are proud to be part of the KO Gym group. KO Muay Thai have been producing World Class Muay Thai fighters for over twenty years. If you purchase a monthy pass with KO MMA you can also take part in KO Muay Thai classes and become a truly all round fighter.

What kit do I need?

For Intro Level classes you do not need any kit, just come in shorts and t-shirt. No footwear is required.

When you move to the General Level you will be expected to have your full kit assembled. MMA requires gum shield, MMA gloves and MMA shin guards. Muay Thai requires gum shield, boxing gloves, MMA/Muay Thai shin guards, and elbow pads. Men should always wear a "box" (groin protector). BJJ Gi classes require a BJJ Gi/Kimono and belt.

There is a club shop where you can buy KO branded kit, and gloves from top manufacturers. Wearing KO branded kit gives the club an identity, infact at KO Muay Thai wearing KO branded gym wear is compulsary from the General Level.

Arches Boxing Gym

Arches Boxing Gym is part of the KO Gym group and specializes in White Collar, Amateur and Professional Boxing. It is based in Bethnal Green only a short walk from KO MMA. Please note gym passes are non-transferable.

A level based system

In MMA and Muay Thai there is traditionally no grading system. At KO gym we stream our students into three main levels which are Intro, General and Intermediate/Fighters. We do this because beginners need to learn the basics in a non-threatening environment, and students of a higher level are not held back by students requiring basic tuition.

Your coach will check on your progress and move you through the levels so you get the best from your training.

This system has produced numerous World Muay Thai champions.