5 REASONS TO CHOOSE MMA

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MMA builds confidence and strength. Knowing self-defence techniques will definitely give you a boost in your morale. Self-defence is a valuable life skill that is incredibly empowering. When you know how to defend yourself, you get self-assurance and confidence to take on any challenge that life may throw your way.

MMA workouts are fat-blasters because high intensity interval training burns body fat for up to 18 hours after the workout is done. MMA takes different fighting disciplines — Kickboxing, Sambo, Muaythai, Boxing, Judo, JuJitsu, Wrestling — and combines them into an unpredictable combat system that gets you into the best shape of your life. No part of your body will be neglected during a MMA workout, meaning you’ll be stronger across the board. Cross-training is effective because it engages muscles that you never even knew you had and prevents any weaknesses from appearing.

MMA training teaches its practitioners to grow both physically and mentally in a non-combat environment. MMA fighters are very balanced and disciplined people with a great philosophy towards life. That’s because MMA teaches discipline of the body and mind. You’ll learn how to eat right, sleep right, and train right.

Everyone accumulates stress from everyday life and MMA training is an excellent way to blow off some steam. Mentally, you’ll learn how to have emotional control in stressful situations, which will help you become more calm and level-headed in real life situations as well.

At Westside our members are part of a close knit community where everyone knows each other’s name. Small group training creates bonds with other fighters and you’ll find real team spirit here that’s difficult to find in a regular gym.