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Fight Team

Inside our fight team: how amateurs prepare for their first bout

August 16, 2026 · 7 min read

MMA fighters sparring inside a training cage

Every year a handful of members decide they want to compete. Here is how we get them ready — safely.

Earning the invite

Fight Team Practice is invite-only. Coaches look for consistent attendance, good control in sparring and a solid base in striking and grappling.

The eight-week camp

Technical sparring twice a week, strength and conditioning with Coach Dana, a game plan built around your opponent and a nutrition plan for the weight cut.

Fight week

Light technical work, rest and weight management. Your corner — one of our coaches — handles everything else.

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Talk to us about the Fight Team membership or book a chat with a coach.

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