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

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Intro Level

Class 2

In all our classes no matter the style of Martial Art, you will have limited experience of the art or no experience at all. You may be physically un-fit or require more fitness.

You do not need any equipment to join the classes as all equipment will be provided. Please just wear shorts and t-shirt, with no footwear.

Classes are tuned to a basic nature. You will be taught:

Basic technique
Basic attacking strategy
Basic defensive strategy
Basic fitness drills designed to improve your physical condition

You will always be:

Treated with respect
Pitted against opponents of a similar skill level
Not expected to fight, if you do not wish
Pushed to improve fitness but not so to disuade your participation
Always allowed to slow fitness techniques to a level in which you feel comfortable
Expected to have fun and learn

You will never find:

Bullies (we weed them out and kick them out very early in the process)
Racists (they are shown the door)
Show offs (we move them on and they soon lose the ego)
Drains on energy (these people do not last at KO)

The Intro MMA Level class will cover the following:

Stand up

Clinch
Basic Takedowns (Shoot, Double and single leg takedowns)
Basic Defence (Sprawl)

Ground

Guard

Attacks from guard (Armbar, triangle etc.)
Sweeps
Passing the guard

Control positions

Side control / Mount / Back
Attacking from control positions
Defence of control positions

Students progressing from INTRO to GENERAL LEVEL will also be expected to have attended at least two INTRO LEVEL Muay Thai Classes.

GENERAL LEVEL students will also be expected to have the following equipment:

Protective equipment - Gumshield / Groinguard / Shinpads
Gloves - Boxing / MMA / Sparring
Kit - Shorts / T Shirt / Rashguard

So what are you waiting for all ages, sexes, and races are welcome at KO!

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.