MMA

MMA at Northumbria is a fun and rewarding sport with a close community of passionate people. We welcome all abilities to join in our training sessions, whether you’re an experienced fighter or you have never tried MMA before.

Whilst we learn and improve at our weekly sessions, the club also have a vibrant social life where we plan activities, events and spontaneous trips. 

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the world's fastest growing sports with the recent surge in popularity of the premier MMA promotion the UFC. As the name suggests, the sport incorporates the most effective combat techniques of all the martial arts meaning that participants are effectively optimal combat sports athletes.

MMA club memberships available in 2025/26:

TRAIN MMA - Advanced group - £175 per person

Training times:

Mondays 20:00-21:30 - Upper Hall

Wednesdays 19:00-20:30 - Upper Hall

Saturdays 13:30-15:00 - Upper Hall

TRAIN MMA - Beginner group (Mixed) - £110 per person

Training times:

Wednesdays 17:30-19:00 - Upper Hall

Saturdays 12:00-13:30 - Upper Hall

TRAIN MMA - Beginner group (Females only) - £110 per person

Training times:

Mondays 18:30-20:00 - Upper Hall

Wednesdays 16:00-17:30 - Upper Hall

2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the squad selection event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25th September – 5th October 2025. The time slots for the MMA Squad Selections during BWOS are as follows:

Monday 29th September 17:00-18:30 Sport Central Upper Hall

Wednesday 1st October 16:00-19:00 Sport Central Upper Hall

Saturday 4th October 12:00-15:00 Sport Central Upper Hall

All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October.

Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. 

Key Contacts

Head Coach: Steve Ritson

President: Joshua Hanslow

Competition Secretary: Tai Steehouder

The MMA club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.