FFMA Mixed Martial Arts Training System/Coaching

Our syllabuses integrate all elements of kickboxing, MMA and BJJ techniques to form a cohesive and effective mixed martial arts training system. Students can use the system to improve general fitness and or to learn martial arts. Sparring is not mandatory, it is optional (and only necessary if you intend to grade).

The System Includes (but is not limited to the following):

1. Kickboxing

We grade Students to Brown belt (1st Kyu). Peter Consterdine's (BCA chief instructor) grades black belts. We also set specific fitness level tests for each grade. Allowances will be made for any age or disability related limitations that may impair a student's ability to perform certain techniques.

• Punching & Kicking
• Elbows & Knees
• Blocks, Evasions and Counter-Striking
• Clinch work/takedown defense

Grades

• Beginner: White Belt (10th Kyu)
• Yellow Belt (9th Kyu)
• Orange Belt (8th Kyu)
• Red Belt (7th Kyu)
• Green Belt (6th Kyu)
• Purple Belt (5th Kyu)
• Purple Blue - 1 stripe (4th Kyu)
• Brown Belt - 1 stripe (3rd Kyu)
• Brown Belt - 2 stripes (2nd Kyu)
• Brown Belt - 3 stripes (1st Kyu)
• Black belt (1st Dan)

2. MMA

• No Gi grappling
• Break falls, Throws, take downs and leg sweeps
• Chokes and strangles
• Pins, submissions and escapes
• Ground and pound
• Clinches and scrimmaging

3. BJJ syllabus by John B Will:

• FFMA follows John B Will's BJJ Australasia Brazilian Ju-Jitsu syllabus
• Students are graded by John B Will once a year (when he visits the UK)

Grades

• White Belt with 1 to 4 blue stripes
• Blue Belt
• Purple Belt
• Brown Belt
• Black Belt

4. Combat conditioning specific fitness training

• Fitness drills with bag and pad work
• Generic MMA, BJJ and kickboxing fitness specific drills

5. Self Protection Training

• The fence; awareness, conflict avoidance and resolution
• Self-Protection Drills
• Restraint and control training