Train MMA in Melbourne
WE OFFER A RANGE OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES THAT CATER TO ALL FITNESS LEVELS. COME AND TRAIN WITH SOME OF MELBOURNE’S ELITE COACHES.
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MON - FRI: 11:30am - 8:00pm
SAT: 9:00am – 11:00am
SUN: CLOSED
MMA TRAINING IN MELBOURNE
Our MMA Classes
Our MMA facility is equipped with a fully dedicated strength and conditioning room, raised boxing ring, a cage wall for MMA training, and a variety of suspended bags to accommodate all striking disciplines.
Our Convenient Location
Located near Chadstone, our gym is easily accessible from Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Clayton, Clayton South, Wheelers Hill, Mulgrave, Springvale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh. By starting your training with John Donehue Jiu Jitsu and MMA, you gain access to a dedicated training space with state-of-the-art facilities, including competition-grade matting, male and female change rooms, showers, and a fully equipped strength and conditioning room.
How to Improve in MMA:
MMA is a sport that requires dedication, discipline, and hard work, and it takes a special type of individual to turn it into a career. Here are some tips to help you improve your MMA.
1. Focus on your training
Keep practising and refining your skills in MMA. Train regularly, attend classes and seminars, and work with experienced coaches to improve your technique.
2. Compete regularly
Competing in local competitions or events that relate to MMA like BJJ, Submission grappling, Boxing and Muay Thai will help you gain experience and build a reputation in the sport. The more you compete, the more opportunities you will have to gain experience which is invaluable and then apply it to your MMA game.
3. Stay informed
Keep yourself updated on the latest trends, techniques, and training methods in MMA. Read books, watch videos, attend seminars and continue to learn from experienced fighters and coaches.
4. Be patient
Building a successful career in MMA takes time, dedication, and hard work. Stay committed to your training, compete regularly, and network with others in the industry, and success will come in time.
Looking for a high level Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym near you in Melbourne?
Look no further than John Donehue Jiu Jitsu and MMA, a world-renowned MMA gym that offers a wide variety of martial arts classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Wrestling and Kids Martial Arts. Our 800m2 facility, owned and operated by Head Coach John Donehue, is a family-friendly environment that caters to all ages, levels of experience, and fitness goals.
CHRIS HEROUVIM
MMA COACH AT JOHN DONEHUE JIU JITSU AND MMA
Chris’s interest in martial arts begun at a young age and over many years he has accumulated experience in Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Freestyle/Greco-Roman Wrestling, and Brazilian JiuJitsu. His skill set is broad due to his focus on many different styles with numerous coaches spanning over two decades.
With over ten years of experience working in the security industry as a doorman, as well as body guarding, Chris has a detailed understanding of the self defence applications of martial arts and he keenly passes on that knowledge to his students.
Since 2002, Chris has been studying the sport of MMA and he currently works as a martial arts writer and technical analyst for various outlets.
As a competitor, Chris has won multiple Gold Medals in both Gi JiuJitsu and No-Gi Grappling Competitions, his achievements include:
— ADCC Melbourne Open Heavyweight Gold Medalist
— AGC Open-Weight BJJ State Champion
— AFBJJ Heavyweight State Champion
Interested in MMA Classes? Contact our trainers today at John Donehue Jiu Jitsu & MMA to find out more about the rapidly growing sport.
Boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Wrestling