Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Premier MMA Training Destination in Bournemouth
Established in 2010, Phoenix MMA has evolved into one of the UK's premier mixed martial arts training facilities. Our Bournemouth-based gym provides comprehensive instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and MMA for participants of all ages and skill levels. With over 300 classes monthly, we cater to both recreational practitioners and professional fighters competing in major European organisations. Our experienced coaching team, including world-champion athletes and certified instructors, focuses on developing physical fitness, self-defence capabilities, and mental resilience within a welcoming community environment.We maintain state-of-the-art facilities featuring dedicated training areas, modern equipment, and refurbished amenities. Through structured programmes for children, teens, and adults, we foster personal growth, discipline, and confidence while maintaining strong community ties through charity partnerships like Ultra White Collar Boxing. Our commitment to quality instruction and inclusive atmosphere has made us a trusted name in Bournemouth's martial arts community.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Muay Thai
Boxing
Wrestling
Kids Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 300+ monthly martial arts classes across multiple disciplines
- Our instructors include world-champion athletes and certified professionals
- We train both recreational practitioners and professional fighters
- Our family-friendly environment welcomes all ages and skill levels
- We maintain strong community ties through charity partnerships
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme develops ground-fighting techniques and submission holds through structured classes for all skill levels. Led by world-champion instructors, the curriculum focuses on practical self-defence applications, physical conditioning, and competitive grappling strategies. Students benefit from progressive learning pathways that build technical proficiency, mental discipline, and physical resilience in a supportive training environment.
Mixed Martial Arts
Our comprehensive MMA training combines striking, grappling, and ground-fighting techniques from multiple martial arts disciplines. Professional coaches guide students through integrated combat systems that enhance overall fighting capability, physical fitness, and tactical awareness. The programme caters to both recreational practitioners and competitive fighters preparing for professional cage events in major European organisations.
Muay Thai
Our Muay Thai instruction focuses on traditional Thai striking techniques using fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Experienced coaches deliver authentic training methods that improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and self-defence capabilities. Classes incorporate pad work, sparring, and conditioning drills to develop practical combat skills and physical endurance within a disciplined learning environment.
Kids Martial Arts
Our youth martial arts programme introduces children to fundamental combat techniques while emphasizing character development and physical fitness. Structured classes teach discipline, respect, and self-confidence through age-appropriate instruction in basic striking, grappling, and self-defence principles. The programme fosters social skills and personal growth in a safe, engaging environment for young students.
Strength & Conditioning
Our strength and conditioning programme enhances physical performance through targeted workouts combining cardio, resistance training, and functional exercises. Designed for martial artists and general fitness enthusiasts, the sessions improve muscular strength, endurance, and athletic capability using modern equipment and scientifically-backed training methodologies in our fully-equipped gym facility.
People
Nathan Johnstone
BJJ Coach
World-champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 50+ regional gold medals. Specialises in youth instruction and holds Cage Warriors Amateur Flyweight Championship title. Trains British Royal Marines and Navy personnel.
Trevor Chamberlain
BJJ & MMA Coach
30-year martial arts veteran with BJJ black belt and extensive combat sports therapy expertise. Trains diverse clients including Olympic athletes and professional fighters while specialising in injury prevention techniques.
David Kun
Boxing Coach
Hungarian national boxing champion with Olympic competition experience. Holds multiple international medals and specialises in coaching boxers of all skill levels from children to professional fighters.
Stephen Davidson
Muay Thai Coach
30-year martial arts expert with multiple black belts and international competition experience. Specialises in Muay Thai and self-defence instruction while holding qualifications in sports nutrition and personal training.
Kerry Isom
BJJ & MMA Coach
Brown belt BJJ specialist with 30+ competition medals. Former professional MMA fighter and Polaris event winner. Focuses on grappling techniques and competitive fight preparation for amateur and professional athletes.
Questions
What martial arts disciplines do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts instruction for all ages and skill levels.
Are there classes for complete beginners?
Yes, our programmes cater to all experience levels with structured beginner classes that focus on fundamental techniques and gradual skill development.
Do you offer children's martial arts programmes?
We provide age-appropriate martial arts instruction for children starting from 5 years old, focusing on discipline, coordination, and basic self-defence.
What are your membership options?
We offer full gym memberships with unlimited class access and pay-as-you-go options for individual sessions. Details available on our website.
Are your instructors qualified?
All our coaches are certified professionals with extensive competition experience and teaching qualifications in their respective martial arts disciplines.
Do you prepare fighters for professional competition?
Yes, we have a dedicated programme for competitive athletes with professional fight preparation, sparring partners, and event-specific training regimens.
Reviews (4)
Emma Emmy Smith
Sep 02, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Great place, great people, great coaches, friendly, helpful, kind , I have a very happy son who has grown in confidence in just weeks and ability. What more could you ask for ..excited for his future.
Great place, great people, great coaches, friendly, helpful, kind , I have a very happy son who has grown in confidence in just weeks and ability. What more could you ask for ..excited for his future.
J.
Dec 24, 2020
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Amazing place really clean there is some heavy weights and kettlebells two rings two rooms lots of bags showers
Ronan Martino
May 03, 2020
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Phoenix mma is the best gym to train at all coaches are ledgends i highley recomend greg winter but it rly feels like a family
Jake O'Meara
May 22, 2019
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Friendly welcoming atmosphere, suitable for all skill levels and ages. The instructors are highly competent teachers and more experienced members are patient with beginners.
