Kids MMA · Ages 6–11 · Gibsonville, NC
Kids MMA Classes in Gibsonville, NC
Striking, takedowns and ground work for kids 6 to 11, Mondays at 5:30 PM, coached by Coach Mike, a professional MMA fighter. No gear needed for the free class.
Free first class · No sparring in the kids program · No contract
What Kids MMA Is
MMA stands for mixed martial arts. In Kids MMA, children learn three skills in one 45-minute class: striking (punches and kicks on pads), takedowns (safely bringing a partner down to the mat) and ground work (holding a position, and getting back up).
The class is run by Coach Mike “Duckman,” owner of The Sweat Lab and a professional MMA fighter, the same coach who runs our adult MMA program.
Nobody spars in the kids program. A coach supervises every minute, partners are matched by size and experience, and protective gear is worn for every partner drill.
Why Parents Pick Kids MMA
The widest mix
Kids MMA covers more skills than any other class on the kids schedule, which is good for kids who get bored doing one thing.
Learning to fall safely
Takedown drills start with how to fall and get back up without getting hurt. That is useful far outside the gym.
Getting out from under someone
Ground work teaches kids to stay calm and get back to their feet when someone is on top of them.
Kids MMA Schedule
| Class | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Boxing | Monday & Wednesday | 5:00–5:30 PM |
| Kids MMA | Monday | 5:30–6:15 PM |
| Kids Muay Thai | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Kids Jiu-Jitsu | Wednesday & Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
Kids can pair Kids MMA with Kids Boxing right before it on Monday, or add Kids Jiu-Jitsu later in the week. All four are on one membership. Times come from our live schedule; check the Class Schedule before your first visit.
What Kids MMA Costs
Your child’s first class is free, with no card required. After that, the Kids Martial Arts plan is $125/month and covers all four kids classes: boxing, MMA, Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu. There is a one-time $40 signup fee and no contract. Training too? The Family Plan is $250/month. See full pricing →
Kids MMA Questions
Is MMA too rough for kids?
Not the way we teach it. There is no sparring in the kids program. Kids drill on pads and with matched partners, at a controlled pace, with a coach watching every minute.
Does my child need gloves or shin guards?
Not for the free class. Kids on a free trial can borrow gloves and shin guards. If they keep training, we recommend their own gloves first, then shin guards (unless you already have some). Ask a coach before you buy.
My child has never done martial arts. Can they start in MMA?
Yes. Every drill starts from the basics, so no experience is needed.
Is Kids MMA more than once a week?
Kids MMA runs on Mondays. Kids who want more pair it with Kids Boxing, Kids Muay Thai or Kids Jiu-Jitsu on the same membership.
What ages is it for?
Ages 6 to 11.
Their First MMA Class Is Free
Put in your child’s name and date of birth, plus your name, email and phone, then pick Kids MMA and a night. You get a confirmation email right away and a reminder the day before, and you sign our standard waiver online so your child can walk straight onto the mat. No card, no contract.
The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC 27249 · 336-221-4257