MMA – Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques. With its roots in the sport of Vale Tudo – NHB (No Holds Barred) developed in Brazil in the early 1920’s, it became widely popularized in the USA and worldwide once the Gracie Family brought it to America in 1993 with the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The MMA classes at Gracie NJ Academy focus on building up the striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, alongside with live sparring, where regular students and active competitors can take part at.