National Competition

Mixed Martial Arts combines a physically demanding fitness regime with a variety of modern techniques with traditional fighting styles from around the world. MMA is open to rookies wanting to learn new skills whilst also providing a stern test for the more experienced fighters.

Head Coach: Steve Ritson

Level of Competition: National

Number of squads: 1 x Mixed Squad

Eligibility: Students, Staff & Public

Training:

Tuesday 20:00-22:00 Lipman Building
Thursday 18:00-20:00 Lipman Building
Saturday 12:00-14:00 Lipman Building

Please note that you must be a club member to attend training. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the club coach at the below contact details.

Membership: Students £80, Staff £100, Public £120.
However, if you take out Platinum Membership you are entitled to Sport Club Memberships for 2 clubs (maximum).

Contact: Please email mma@northumbria.ac.uk for further information. Alternatively, telephone Steve Ritson on 07969316878.

Performance Sport

Athletes selected onto our Performance Sport Programme benefit from a range of specialist support designed to help talented athletes realise their potential. Each athlete receives a package of support up to a value of £8,000, which is based on their individual needs.

We welcome applications for all sports including MMA, and both home and international students, however we prioritise applications from athletes from sports in which we work in partnership with the National Governing Bodies to deliver their Excel or Performance programmes.

Therefore please be aware that we prioritise applications from athletes within Golf, Netball, Volleyball, Fencing, and Judo.

For further information on our Performance Sport Programme please visit Performance Sport

Scholarships

Every year Team Northumbria awards generous Sport Scholarships to talented athletes studying at Northumbria University.

There are four types of Scholarships available:

  • Platinum
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Bronze

For further information on scholarships please visit Scholarships