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MMA
Mixed martial arts (MMA) consists of a mixture of the best of all the martial arts, including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Judo, ground-and-pound, and transitions. As the fastest growing sport in the world, MMA offers a bit of everything.
Key Features:
- A seamless mix of martial arts techniques
- Standup, ground work, transitions
- Intense physical workout
Benefits:
- Improved self-discipline
- Better self-defense
- Heavy cardio
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is primarily a ground fighting martial art focused on positioning, chokes, and joint manipulation. Jiu Jitsu remains one of the most technical forms of martial arts to date.
Key Features:
- Takedowns
- Ground transitions
- Submissions
Benefits:
- Higher flexibility
- Improved attention to detail
- Stronger core
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Abraão Amorim
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a stand-up martial art that features punches, kicks, knee and elbow strikes, and takedowns. Called the “art of eight limbs,” muy thai is the only stand-up martial art that uses all body parts and does not limit one to strikes above the waist. Mouthpiece and gloves required.
Key Features:
- Striking combinations
- Clinch techniques
- Controlled footwork
Benefits:
- Improved balance
- Advanced hand-eye coordination
- Stronger core
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Fernando Sousa
Wrestling
Wrestling is a foundational skill, perhaps the foundational skill, in the martial arts. Wrestling focuses on advanced takedowns and ground control.
Key Features:
- Takedowns
- Ground control
- Finishing techniques
Benefits:
- Improved balance
- Increased explosive strength
- Developed finishing techniques
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Matt Marrott
Kids’ MMA
The Kids’ MMA class teaches Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and much more in a safe, supported environment. Your children will develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and greater respect for others. These benefit your children both on the mat and in everyday life.
Key Features:
- MMA techniques
- Fun circuit training
- Assorted games and exercises
Benefits:
- Increased self-discipline
- Improved team-building skills
- Better bully control and communication skills
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Sydney Mayer
Conditioning
Strength and conditioning are essential to every student’s training! Conditioning makes you stronger as a martial arts student and helps you develop cardiovascular endurance for better performance overall.
Key Features:
- Circuit training
- Updated exercises
- Fun and challenging full-body workout
Benefits:
- Increased endurance
- Burned fat
- Greater strength
Trainers
Chandra Guirgis
Marque Woods
Private Training
Private Training is where our champions cater to your personal needs and wants. Ludus offers all forms of private training, for whatever, you as the student may want. With private training the focus is solely on your growth and development. This types of training will offer the chance to excel much faster than in a group setting. Inquire further if you're interested in growing at an exponential rate.
Key Features:
- No distractions from your training
- Instructors for any training you want
- Completely private for you
Benefits:
- One on One interaction
- Custom tailored to you needs
- Works with your availability schedule
- You decide who you want to work directly with
Trainers
Abraão Amorim
Competition
Ludus Martial Arts has the best competition team in Jacksonville. We train across all martial arts disciplines and compete in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling tournaments, as well as kickboxing and Muay Thai contests across the U.S. Every coach at Ludus Martial Arts is either a current or former competitor, so they are well-qualified to teach at the competition level and address the many questions raised by new competitors.
Key Features:
- Safe and intense sparring
- Preparation for competitions
- Live coaching with specialists
Benefits:
- Championship-level preparation
- Improved self-discipline and accomplishment
- New, greater limits
Trainers
Billy Mitchell
Fernando Sousa
come and try a ludus mma class free!
We want to make sure that Ludus MMA is the right fit for you before asking you to commit to a membership.
That’s why we’d like to offer you a FREE ONE-DAY PASS to our gym.
With your FREE PASS, you can:
- Try as many classes as you’d like,
- Explore the facility
- Talk to our coaches one-on-one about what you can expect as a member