"Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, and add what is uniquely your own." – Bruce Lee

Modern Mixed Martial Arts represents the realization of a long-cherished dream and ideal held by legends such as Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, and the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi.

Where does the sport come from?

The underlying question is as old as martial arts itself:
Which fighting style is the most effective?

Answering this question led, in ancient Greece, to what was likely the most popular Olympic discipline of the time: Pankration¹; in China, to centuries of sporting competitions between various Kung Fu schools; and in India, Egypt, and Japan, to similar traditions.²

In its modern form, MMA developed out of the "Vale Tudo" ("everything allowed") competitions in Brazil during the 19th and 20th centuries, and was later popularized in the United States.

What is taught?

Of course, there is no single fighting style that is universally superior to all others.
Instead, MMA seeks to collect and further develop the most proven techniques from Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and many other styles.

Our focus is a mix of martial art, combat sport, and self-defense, with every participant encouraged to develop their own area of emphasis.

Why is it worth it for me?

Due to the high effectiveness of its techniques and realistic training methods, MMA offers an efficient approach to practical self-defense.

Additionally, it trains various forms of strength, coordination, and endurance in a real-world, competitive, and playful context – making it hard to imagine a more effective all-round training. Naturally, this leads to becoming fitter, healthier, more confident, and more attractive.

Moreover, values such as respect, humility, and discipline form the foundation of any martial art. Added to this are resilience, determination, and – depending on the dojo – meditative aspects like serenity and inner peace. Violence and aggression have no place; instead, a constructive approach is encouraged.

And ultimately, playful sparring, athletic competition, and camaraderie in training offer a rich experience and fertile ground for a fascinating culture – and a good time with friends.

¹ Brownell, Susan Elaine (1990). The olympic movement on its way into Chinese culture. University of California, Santa Barbara. pp. 29, 63.
² Gardiner, E. Norman. The Pankration, in Greek Athletic Sports and Festivals, London: MacMillan, 1910, pp. 436–437.