Our Mission
A Positive, Fun Learning Environment Where Everyone Feels Safe and Welcome to Become Well Rounded Martial Artists.
Welcome to United MMA East Mesa, Arizona
We are a family style gym & a great place to get your MMA journey started. We like to create well rounded martial artists. We do this by training 3 main focuses of MMA. Standing, take downs & ground fighting. Each one of these categories consists of many styles. We work on striking specifically for MMA, we mix wrestling and judo style take downs while incorporating a No-Gi Jiu Jitsu game. Being well rounded in these 3 areas allows us to effectively choose where a fight takes place, giving our students the best opportunity to shut down their opponents offence in the safest most defining way possible. We have an open - minded philosophy on techniques and are constantly studying and incorporating ideas to make our students more well-rounded. We believe in cross training and welcome knowledgeable perspectives.
We currently have classes for Monsters 6-13yrs, Teens and Adults. Classes range from 30min to 2 hours. Our adultsβ classes typically consist of an hour of either striking for MMA, wrestling or cage work and an hour of No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. We are big believers in technique driven sparring rather than strength. We spar at 20-30% power as we focus on timing, balance, real time decision making and the art side of martial arts. Step into our world of adrenaline, dedication, and unity. Whether you're here to witness epic battles or join the action, our combat sports embrace everyone. Let the spirit of teamwork and resilience ignite your passion for the sport. Together, we're stronger than ever!
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Testimonials
Ryan Elowe
βAll three of my boys have trained with United MMA for the last six years. My oldest son is now competing at the next level and placing in the top 3 at major tournaments. Mike is a phenomenal instructor and understands the value of what heβs teaching his students. Donβt hesitate to sign your kids, or even yourself up for something that will help build confidence and a life skill that will benefit you and them forever.β
βMike let me come by and sit in for a session. He knows his stuff, from a professional standpoint, and obviously is full of valuable experience that he obviously loves to share! Mike and those that he is training are clearly doing good things over there, definitely suggest you check them out if you're interested in lessons for you or your kids!β
Joshua DeSantis
Zach Jolley
βLove this gym! I started coming here a couple of months ago, and from day one, the focus has been on building a solid foundation and mastering the fundamentalsβstriking, takedowns, and defense. Iβve especially enjoyed the no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Each session provides just the right amount of information and instruction to avoid being overwhelming while still helping you develop new skills. Mikeβs coaching is phenomenal. Every week, we focus on a specific skill, like takedowns, and then dive into everything related to it, such as defenses. Sparring in each session has been incredibly beneficial for solidifying concepts. If youβre looking for the best MMA gym, give them a call!β
βBeen taking from Mike since middle school and couldnβt be happier with how much Iβve learned and all that Iβve been able to accomplish through him and his school. We learn how to perfect each technique we do and donβt cut corners. Because of this I have placed in several of my BJJ tournaments I have done and have been able to continually improve on my striking each training session. Not only that but the environment is absolutely great and everyone helps to improve each others skill and self-esteem.β
β Ty Elowe
Ive been training here since 2016 and have trained other places as well but nowhere is as attentive and helpful as United MMA, its personal mma training which you wonβt be able to recieve at any other gym. I strongly recommend if your new to the sport or have been training 10 years, no matter your level your striking and grappling will most definitely improve.
β Travis B
βMike knows what heβs talking about. Comes from a real MMA gym in California, plus jiu jitsu from an old school no gi instructor. HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDβ
β Luis Travino
βA true MMA youth training program. Encompassβs all aspects of martial arts with strong emphasis on striking, kicking, and jujitsu. Vincent loved itβ
β Glen Garrison