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IFS MMA Gym, Belfast

IFS MMA Gym, Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

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IFS MMA Gym, also known as IFS MMA Club and International Fighting Systems, is a cross-community martial arts gym in Belfast. It teaches mixed martial arts alongside Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and no-gi grappling, with dedicated striking, sparring and open mat sessions. Newcomers are brought in through a structured beginner trial programme, and there is a children's MMA class for ages six to twelve. The gym is led by head coach Paul McLaughlin, with Adam Gustab among the grappling coaches. It also coaches members who want to compete. Reviewers describe a welcoming, no-ego atmosphere and clean mats. A directory listing says the gym has been running since 2008 and has produced MMA champions.

Address
5–18 West Bank Road, Belfast, BT3 9JL
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Muay Thai · Wrestling · Boxing
Map showing IFS MMA Gym, Belfast

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · No-Gi
Founded
2008

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Open mat

Your first visit

Beginners
From age 6

Timetable this week

Monday

17:30MMA Wrestling

Takedowns

Tuesday

17:00MMA Grappling

Jiu JitsuNo-GiGroundworkPaul Mc and Adam Gustab

17:00Kids MMA

ages 6–12

17:30Muay Thai

Thursday

17:00MMA

Coaches

  • Paul McLaughlin

    Head coachMMA

  • Adam Gustab

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Email
ifsbelfastmembership@gmail.com
Website
https://ifsmma.com/

Questions about IFS MMA Gym, Belfast

Where is IFS MMA Gym, Belfast?

IFS MMA Gym, Belfast is at 5–18 West Bank Road, Belfast, BT3 9JL.

Which sports does IFS MMA Gym, Belfast teach?

IFS MMA Gym, Belfast is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Boxing.

When are the beginner classes at IFS MMA Gym, Belfast?

IFS MMA Gym, Belfast runs classes open to beginners on Monday 17:30, Tuesday 17:00 and Tuesday 17:00.

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