Train BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling under one roof. Led by former professional MMA fighter Matt Simms.
MMA is the most complete combat sport in the world — combining striking, wrestling, and ground fighting into one unified system. At Zingano, you train all three under the same roof, with coaches who've competed at the highest levels.
Whether your goal is competition, fitness, or building a complete self-defense skill set, our MMA program gives you a structured path from your first day on the mat to wherever you want to go.
MMA is built on three pillars. At Zingano you train all three — and learn how they connect.
The ground game. Takedowns, control, submissions — BJJ gives you the tools to finish a fight on the mat. Our black belt instructors build this foundation from day one.
The stand-up game. Punches, kicks, elbows, and knees — Muay Thai is the most effective striking base for MMA, giving you weapons at every range.
The transitions game. Wrestling controls where the fight happens — whether you take it to the ground or keep it standing, wrestling determines who dictates the action.
MMA at Zingano is structured and progressive — not chaos. Here's what you'll build:
| Striking Fundamentals | Punches, kicks, elbows, and knees with proper mechanics and defense. |
| Takedowns & Clinch | How to take the fight to the ground or defend against it. |
| Ground & Pound | Striking from dominant positions on the mat. |
| Submissions | Chokes, armbars, and leg locks from BJJ applied in an MMA context. |
| Cage & Wall Work | Using the fence offensively and defensively. |
| Transitions | Moving fluidly between standing, clinch, and ground. |
| Fight IQ | Game planning, reading opponents, and making in-fight adjustments. |
The MMA program at Zingano is led by Matt Simms — a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and former professional MMA fighter. Matt has competed at the highest levels of the sport and brings that competitive experience directly into every class he teaches.
When you train MMA at Zingano, you're learning from someone who has actually done it. That difference shows in how the program is structured, how technique is taught, and how students actually progress.
Most gyms specialize in one discipline. Zingano teaches BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA — which means your training integrates from the start instead of being pieced together from different gyms.
Head instructor Matt Simms is a former professional MMA fighter and 3rd Degree Black Belt. What he teaches, he's done.
Your BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling don't exist in silos here. The coaches work together to build a unified game for every student.
From fundamentals to advanced training — there's a clear path for every level. You always know what you're working on and why.
Ego-free mats. Controlled sparring. Mutual respect. The environment here produces better athletes because people train smarter, not just harder.
Absolutely not. The majority of our MMA students train for fitness, self-defense, or the challenge of learning a complete skill set. Competition is available for those who want it, but it is never required or expected.
BJJ focuses on grappling and submissions on the ground. Muay Thai focuses on stand-up striking. MMA combines both along with wrestling and transitions — giving you a complete fighting system that works everywhere.
Head instructor Matt Simms is a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and former professional MMA fighter. He brings real competitive experience from the cage to every class he teaches at Zingano.
No gear. No experience. No commitment. Try our MMA program free for 30 days and see what it means to train the complete game.