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 2026/27:
Memberships will sell out quickly due to this being a popular sport, so please purchase your membership early to avoid disappointment.
TRAIN MMA - Advanced group - £180 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
To purchase TRAIN MMA Advanced memberships for the above training times, please PURCHASE ADVANCED GROUP HERE.
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
TRAIN MMA - Beginner group 1 (Mixed) - £120 per person
Training times:
Wednesdays 17:30-19:00 - Upper Hall
Saturdays 12:00-13:30 - Upper Hall
To purchase TRAIN MMA Mixed Group 1 memberships for the above training times, please PURCHASE GROUP 1 HERE.
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
TRAIN MMA - Beginner group 2 (Mixed) - £120 per person
Training times:
Mondays 18:30-20:00 - Upper Hall
Wednesdays 16:00-17:30 - Upper Hall
To purchase TRAIN MMA Mixed Group 2 memberships for the above training times, please PURCHASE GROUP 2 HERE.
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Visit the MMA stall at our Sports Fair on Wednesday 23rd September (taking place in Sport Central) to meet the committee and find out more information.
MMA sessions available during Big Week of Sport:
- Taster (Beginner) – Saturday 26th September – 12:00 – 13:30, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Advanced) – Saturday 26th September – 13:30 – 15:00, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Beginner) – Monday 28th September – 18:30 – 20:00, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Advanced) – Monday 28th September – 20:00 – 21:30, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Females) – Wednesday 30th September – 16:00 – 17:30, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Beginner) – Wednesday 30th September – 17:30 – 19:00, Sport Central Upper Hall
- Taster (Advanced) – Wednesday 30th September – 19:00 – 20:30, Sport Central Upper Hall
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Steve Ritson
President: Craig Dryden
The MMA club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
