Starting Out

If you are a first-time student in one of the Mixed Martial Arts classes, feel free to come dressed in sweatpants or shorts and an old t-shirt. However, you are going to need some basic equipment within your first few weeks. All of the items below can be purchased through the school and we can recommend our favorite brands and styles.

Clothing

Please read through the notes and requirements for clothing in the Submission Wrestling classes. Those apply to the MMA class as well.

Basics

These are items you will want to get right away to begin your training in MMA.

Thick Knee Pads

Shin guards

MMA bag gloves

Wave 2 – Sparring

Sparring & live drills are an integral part of every class. Initially, we have loaner equipment, but you will want to get your own gear as soon as possible.

Mouth Guard

Boxing sparring gloves (not bag gloves)

Helmet

Wave 3 – Full Range Sparring

Once you start to add kicking, knees, elbows, takedowns, and groundfighting into your sparring, you will need some additional padding.

MMA sparring gloves (not bag gloves)

Cup

Chest protector

Forearm pads

Mass Attack

Twice a year, we run a mass attack & weapons defense class. The forearm pads listed above are also needed for these drills.

Foam sparring knife

Optional Extras

A few final items…

Ear Guards

Wrestling Shoes

Our suppliers have extensive catalogs. So, if there is something additional you need, just let us know!