Last Friday, doors opened at 6 pm at The Ukrainian Hall on Russell Street in Essendon, and the VAMAA Fight Night for February was underway! We had two of our amateur team members competing on the card, organized by the Melbourne Fight Club. Duy took out a win via first-round stoppage, and Cindy Huynh (CBD) […]
Welcome to Absolute Mixed Martial Arts -- world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Strength, and Fitness training in the Melbourne CBD, Collingwood, St Kilda and Shanghai, China and Phuket, Thailand!
At Absolute MMA we strive to provide a safe, clean and enjoyable environment with a focus on modern and proven training methods, systems and techniques. This focus on effectiveness doesn't mean that you have to be experienced to start training at Absolute MMA; we cater to students from all walks of life and can personalise training and fitness programs just for you.
From fitness and weights programs to get you in the best shape of your life, to the study of the world's best fighting and self-defense systems -- we have a wide range of classes to meet all needs at Absolute MMA. We also offer a range of personal training and corporate training options with programs specifically tailored to your needs.
A diverse, international and truly world-class array of competitors, professionals, trainers and teachers, the Absolute MMA team has the knowledge and experience to help you reach your fighting and fitness goals.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Lachlan Giles Seminar
Our own Lachlan Giles will be holding a special fund-raising No-Gi BJJ seminar from 11am on Sunday, March 8 to raise funds for bringsyhome.com The seminar will be open to all clubs and affiliations. Tickets are $80 and additional donations may be made on the day or by visiting bringsyhome.comMeet 2019 Absolute MMA Club Person of the Year, Matthew Jens! Matthew’s been an outstanding member at Absolute MMA, not only being a big part of the Absolute MMA community but raising money for the Dylan Alcott Foundation through organising his Rollathon events. Learn more about why Matthew is the 2019 Club Person of the […]
Coastal Combat 7, goes down in QLD on Feb 22 and features three Absolute MMA fighters: Lisa Kyriacou, Jake Savic and Will Hodges! Marques vs. J. Van Heerden 145 lbs Bradford Cowie vs. Michael Tepou 155 lbs Jamie Sporne vs. Viktor Lyall 170 lbs Julian Prowse vs. Mack Gorrie 145 lbs Hannah Thomas vs. Lisa Kyriacou 135 lbs Scott Nicholson vs. Deegon McGurren 145 lbs Brandon Walsh vs. Brandon Stowers 145 […]
Last weekend on Sunday the Abu Dhabi National Pro 2020 took place at Monash University, Clayton. While several of our athletes competed on the day, and we are proud of all of their efforts, we would like to highlight a few standout performances. Brown belt and Coach Vince Rogato took out gold by dominating in […]
Welcome to 2020! Our grappling team kicked off the competitive season of the New Year this weekend at Grappling Industries, held at Coburg Basketball Stadium. Grappling Industries is a great competition to be a part of, and we are proud of all of our students and staff from all three of our locations (Collingwood, St Kilda and […]
LOCATIONS
MELBOURNE CBD
Conveniently located only 1 minute from Parliament Station in the centre of Melbourne, Absolute MMA Melbourne CBD is premiere destination from combat sports training in Melbourne and the gym regularly plays host to visiting UFC stars including the likes of Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark Hunt and more.
Boasting enourmous mats, cage walls, boxing ring, weights facilities, sauna, hyperbaric O2 chamber and our world-class coaching, we are fully equipped to help you meet your fighting and fitness goals.
Absolutely love this gym.This place have been a great constant in my life. There is nothing better than coming here a little bit grumpy and walking away at the end of class a completely different person. The mats continue to challenge your concept of who you are, what you're capable of and weaknesses to strengthen.This people in this place is like a second extension of my identity and has helped shaped me into the person I am now.
Vera Laisanna
06:31 01 Mar 18
Fantastic place to train. There is enough equipment for me to do my own thing if i want to. The classes are catering for all levels and the coaches are real experts who know how to guide you. Workouts are always fun at this gym.
Dat Nguyen
04:59 27 Feb 18
Fantastic place. Trainers are very friendly and helpful. If they know that you are a beginner they will guide you along which is very nice. The people there are also very very friendly. They will tone down their skills if they know you are a beginner and point out things to improve on. Had a really fun time training there!!!
Wesley Tjang
23:15 28 Aug 17
I’ve tried a few MMA places in Melbourne and have trained interstate and this is by far the best gym I’ve been to. The trainers really know their stuff but also know how to teach. Everyone is really respectful of each other and no one seems to be trying to take anyone’s head off. I’ve been to gyms where all your sparring partner wants to do is knock you out. Not here. The facilities are insane and really well kept. The only thing I’m disappointed in is that I didn’t start training here earlier.
David Melhuish
02:16 17 Nov 17
I've now done Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling and a boxing class at Absolute. The instructors have all been down to earth, knowledgeable and super passionate about their arts. I couldn't recommend this gym more highly, they are absolutely awesome 🤓
Dean Symons
09:58 05 Oct 17
ST KILDA
Located only minutes from the beach and just 6km from the city centre, Absolute MMA St Kilda is renown for some of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Australia. The team has turned out a large number of World Champions in BJJ and our athletes regularly appear in professional international competition.
Absolute MMA St Kilda's MMA and Muay Thai program has also quickly gained similar recognition under the tutelage of our internationally experienced champion coaches since moving to larger facilities in 2017.
After leaving my first BJJ gym in Dec 2016 I started trying out almost all different gyms in Melbourne and I must say Absolute MMA is the best there is. So I signed up and never looked back. I have been training here for a year now and I am fortunate to have high caliber and internationally known jiujitsu athletes as coaches. Also, the people are very friendly and lots of students from white to black belt levels so you get to learn from different teammates. It is truly worth every cent training here and I recommend this place if you really want to improve your Jiujitsu, MMA, Muay Thai or Boxing.
Django Ross
14:38 28 Feb 18
Absolute MMA is a very competitive gym, it's run by two of Australia's most hardworking and talented Jiu Jitsu competitors Lachie and Livia. Absolute is a welcoming environment full of high level training partners.
Patrick Te Tau
22:55 13 Nov 17
Fantastic gym, Lachie and Liv are amazing instructors!
Cameron Byrne
04:36 16 Aug 17
Best morning crew in Melbourne
Bill Pelham
22:53 08 Sep 17
Masih Rastar
03:53 25 Sep 17
COLLINGWOOD
Absolute MMA Collingwood is one of the top destinations in Australia for professional fighters and fitness enthusiasts looking to take their training to the next level. Located only minutes from the centre of Melbourne, this is one of the only gyms in Australia with full-sized elevated UFC-style cage, full-sized elevated boxing ring and state of the art gym and martial arts training facilities.
We also have a body scanning machine, saunas, hyperbaric O2 chamber and hot/ice bath facilities for all of your training and recovery needs.
World class facilities and world class instruction in all disciplines. Very welcoming staff and an extensive timetable to cater for all skill levels. Highly recommended.
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09:31 13 Dec 17
Where heavy hitters come to train 😎🥊
JIMMY LEE
06:22 20 Feb 18
Jack Zilles
01:42 20 Aug 17
Ray Dinh
14:55 12 Aug 17
Connor Evans
02:06 30 Jul 17
Great place to train with a fantastic team of people. Classes catering for those just starting out to those who are advanced. I really appreciate the time the coaches put in to develop us and in getting to know us better. The staff are friendly and helpful too.
Cassandra Dejrangsi
08:06 02 Mar 18
Awesome gym with a great setup including mma cage, boxing ring, huge striking area with numerous bags, and dedicated BJJ area. Also has wide range of weights/equipment. Coaches are experienced & successful in their own right & the members are friendly. People of all levels from beginners to pro. I recommend.
Wayne Cornell
08:25 02 Mar 18
Great facility with everything you need to train seriously in mma, muay thai and bjj as well as dedicated Olympic lifting and functional fitness areas alongside regular gym equipment. Full size mma cage, boxing ring and hundreds of square meters of mat space all overseen by a team of world class coaches and instructors. Warm atmosphere welcoming beginners to professional fighters as well as those just looking to get/keep fit.
Joe Boobyer
08:17 02 Mar 18
Awesome gym with great coaches and a friendly team! Perfect for any level!
Wade Kelly
08:08 02 Mar 18
CLASSES
Mixed Martial Arts
The fastest growing sport on earth, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) represents a fundamental part of Absolute MMA and Conditioning.
As its name implies, MMA is a combination and refinement of the very best of all martial arts and combat sports for use in a full-contact and competitive environment.
MMA is a diverse ring and cage-proven form of self-defence and a fantastic way to get fitter, stronger and more confident.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) was the first martial art to dominate the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and it remains one of the most effective forms of self-defence and an essential component of modern MMA.
A grappling-centric art, the goal of BJJ is to force your opponent into submission with joint locks and chokes. The emphasis is on technique and leverage and BJJ was designed to allow a smaller person defeat a stronger foe with ease.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai, "The Art of Eight Limbs", is one of the most devastating striking arts in the world.
Utilizing punches, elbows, kicks and knees, Muay Thai teaches ring-proven techniques for the competitive arena and self-defence.
Although the Thai art is a challenging physical workout that will hone your balance, speed and power, Absolute MMA has classes for all fitness and skill levels.
Boxing
An intricate and challenging sport, boxing calls for the use of punches combined with head movement, footwork, timing, intuition, power and speed. "The sweet science" is a simple art to learn but a difficult art to master.
Absolute MMA has boxing classes for all experience and fitness levels. Whether you are looking to enter professional and amateur competition or if you are just getting started, we have the perfect class for you.
Wrestling
Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world and a core part of mixed martial arts.
Absolute MMA and Conditioning's wrestling program teaches takedowns, takedown defence and positional dominance for mixed martial arts, allowing you to dictate the flow of the fight.
Wrestling is also fantastic for developing explosive power, strength, balance and leverage skills.
Self Defence
Self Defence Program aims is to develop your ability to respond to potentially threatening situations. The classes will predominantly utilise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and strategies that were originally developed to keep students safe in combative scenarios.
This is not a class where we will cover a multitude of alternatives for a single situation, but rather a reduced set of techniques that you will be able to utilise without delay should the need arise.
Kid's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Absolute Kid's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program helps build life skills for your child through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Your child will develop discipline, respect, honour, leadership and self-confidence, and much more.
Our program ensures that your child is bully-proof and ready to face life's challenges.
Functional Strength
Although it will help you get in the best shape of your life, Absolute MMA and Conditioning’s Functional Strength classes will develop muscles that you can actually use, not just show.
Utilizing compound lifts with kettlebells, barbells and bodyweight exercises, our Functional Strength classes will help you develop real strength for real life.
FIT Classes, HIIT and Conditioning
Our Boxing FIT, Kickboxing FIT and MMA FIT programs use real combat sport techniques in a supportive and positive non-contact environment and they will quickly get you into fighting fit condition while teaching you a lot of new skills along the way.
Perfect for athletes and anyone who take their fitness seriously, our HIIT and Conditioning classes will get you in fighting shape fast using a variety of training equipment and training protocols.
Yoga for Combat Sports
Absolute MMA offers a yoga program which will help the active martial artist to recover, stretch, and work on their mobility, as well as build and adapt their body to become more resilient to the harsh demands of their training.
Our yoga classes will improve breathing awareness, flexibility, mobility and allow for increased balance. Yoga classes are designed to aid and support you in your busy training schedule and ensure you are feeling loose, mobile and de-stressed, ready for your next session.
SERVICES
Personal Training
Looking to get the most out of your training? Personal training gives you the individual attention that you need to reach your full potential.
Whether you’re looking lose weight, improve your strength and conditioning, rehab an injury or sharpen up your techniques, Absolute MMA’s world-class coaching team are here to help you meet your training goals.
Personal Training sessions are based around your individual needs and our coaches will design a training regime based around your life, your experience and your level of fitness and skill.
Corporate Training Sessions
Absolute MMA offer sessions specially designed to cater to your company’s needs. Whether it be self defence, fitness, team building, or any of the martial arts we offer, we can provide your business with a valuable, positive and memorable experience.
Corporate sessions are fit-for-purpose, and depending on your requirements will be structured to align with your company's expectations, customised to ensure the best experience and optimal outcomes for your company.