Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Whether you're looking to learn to fight, get fit, boost your confidence or learn self-defence, we have it all! Mixed Martial Arts is a brilliant way to hone your skills and meet new people. We specialise in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with additional wrestling and MMA classes. We're a friendly and sociable club always who are willing to take on people of any skill level, from beginner to seasoned professional. Please don't feel intimidated if it's your first time; our lovely committee are always on hand to help out! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact a member of the committee through our Instagram.
Who are we?
Southampton University Mixed Martial Arts (SUMMA) is a community with a passion for sport, fitness, self-defence and fun! We are accessible to all skill levels, from total beginners to seasoned professionals – we have a wide range of people from all backgrounds and levels of experience. MMA can be as much or as little as you like; you can get involved in 1 or 2, or even all of them!
We teach a variety of disciplines:
Striking with Muay Thai, groundwork with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and everything combined with MMA.
We run a free women's-only self-defence session every week to empower women with techniques that may save their lives and help them feel confident.
A Bit About Us
We're a welcoming club, so please don't feel intimidated and come and give our amazing sport a try. We have regular socials and plenty of opportunities to meet and get to know the people in the club. (including pub crawls, karaoke, themed socials, UFC screenings and more!)
Our committee is here for you, so if you have any questions, please message a member of the committee through Instagram, and we'll do our best to help.
We regularly compete in kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ and MMA interclubs across the country at many different universities. We even host our own fight night, where competitors across the country come to compete in an experience- and weight-based match-up.
What martial arts do you teach?
-Muay Thai-
Muay Thai is a striking martial art using punches, kicks, knees and clinching. It is widely considered the best striking martial art in the world. Thai Boxing sessions are perfect for everyone, from those looking for a new hobby to those looking to compete in striking tournaments.
-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling martial art, focused on leverage and technique, allowing smaller practitioners to overcome bigger and stronger opponents. A wide variety of grappling techniques are taught, from guard passes to submissions to takedowns. BJJ has it all!
-MMA-
We put it all together in our weekly sessions where we learn important takedowns, submissions, pins and striking techniques MMA fighters use. Our sessions are coached by Bryony Tyrell, a professional women's MMA fighter, and feature some killer techniques to really flesh out your skillset.
-Self-defence-
We have 2 women's-only classes using the techniques of both Muay Thai and BJJ for girls interested in learning about self-defence or looking to get into grappling in a female-only environment.
Who runs the sessions?
Our sessions are run by a mix of student coaches and external fighters out of some of the best gyms in the city.
MMA is taught by professional MMA fighter Bryony Tyrell of Hoplite Jiu-Jitsu.
Muay Thai with seasoned coach Daniel Victor Bourne of Exile MMA.
BJJ with skilled brown belt Dylan Young of Parity MMA.
Get in touch!
Follow our Instagram for all the information you'll need about tasters, socials and training times, and get in contact through our social media!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summa_club/
What are you waiting for? Come and get involved!
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) this year are:
President
- General management of the club. Oversee committee meetings, ensure the club runs smoothly, organise the Southampton Showdown and other events.
Treasurer
- Applies for funding from the university, ensures that anyone in the comittee that needs money recieves it.
Health and Safety
- Provide welfare pursuits for the Group’s Members by conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe training practices are being followed.
Welfare Officer
Competition Secretary
- In charge of collecting and comparing athlete details to enable swift matchmaking for competitions, especially for our annual fight night event. These details will remain confidential and only disclosed with informed consent.
Competition Secretary
- In charge of collecting and comparing athlete details to enable swift matchmaking for competitions, especially for our annual fight night event. These details will remain confidential and only disclosed with informed consent.
Events Manager
- Main point of call for any events held by the club, including interclubs, fight night, and social gatherings. Works in conjunction with social sec and media sec.
Grappling Captain
- Organises all grappling classes, including organising and paying coaches, applying for room bookings, and organising any grappling fights we are involved in (home or away).
Kit Sec
- Locates and porcures equipment for training, keeps the itinerary of all equipment for the following committee.
MMA Captain
- Works alongside external coaches to teach full MMA classes, incorporating a mixture of striking and grappling to give a rounded MMA experience. First point of call for MMA specific competitions.
MMA Captain
- Works alongside external coaches to teach full MMA classes, incorporating a mixture of striking and grappling to give a rounded MMA experience. First point of call for MMA specific competitions.
Social Sec
- Organises all social events for the society.
Social Secretary
- Organising Socials for the MMA society, working with media sec and events manager to maintain a social atmosphere in the club throughout the year through the use of a mixture of drinking and non drinking events.
Socials and Media Secretary
- Runs the clubs social media accounts and arranges and runs social events.
Socials and Media Secretary
- Runs the clubs social media accounts and arranges and runs social events.
Socials and Media Secretary
- Runs the clubs social media accounts and arranges and runs social events.
Striking Captain
- Organises all striking classes, including organising and paying coaches and organising any striking fights we are involved in (home or away).
Vice-President
- Assist the President with day to day running. Fill in for other positions in the event of illness/injury.
Womens Captain
- Teaches womens self defence classes as well as private, womens only MMA classes
Womens Captain
- Teaches womens self defence classes as well as private, womens only MMA classes
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 Mixed Martial Arts captain membership | FREE | 13/09/2026 - 01/09/2027 | DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE NOT A CAPTAIN. This membership gets you access to all SUMMA training sessions as well as access to all provided equipment. This membership covers you for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. NOTE: A sports pass is still required for any sessions held at jubilee sports centre. | |
| 2026/2027 Mixed Martial Arts year membership | £80.00 | 13/09/2026 - 01/09/2027 | This membership gives you access to all SUMMA training sessions as well as access to all provided equipment. This membership covers you for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. NOTE: A sports pass is still required for any sessions held at jubilee sports centre. | |
| 2026/2027 Mixed Martial Arts committee membership | £25.00 | 13/09/2026 - 01/09/2027 | DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE NOT A COMMITTEE MEMBER. This membership gets you access to all SUMMA training sessions as well as access to all provided equipment. This membership covers you for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. NOTE: a sports pass is still required for any sessions | |
| 2026/27 Mixed martial Arts semester 2 membership | £45.00 | 25/01/2026 - 01/09/2027 | This membership gets you access to all SUMMA training sessions as well as access to all provided equipment. This membership covers you for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. NOTE: a sports pass is still required for any sessions held at jubilee sports centre. | |
| 2026/2027 Mixed Martial Arts semester 1 membership | £45.00 | 13/09/2026 - 25/01/2027 | This membership gets you access to all SUMMA training sessions as well as access to all provided equipment. This membership covers you for the entire 2026/2027 first semester. NOTE: a sports pass is still required for any sessions held at jubilee sports centre. | |
| SUMMA 2026/27 social membership | FREE | 13/09/2026 - 01/09/2027 | This membership gets you access to our kit drops, socials and women's sessions ONLY. With this membership, you cannot attend the regular training sessions outside the free trial periods. NOTE: You do not need to get this membership if you have a paid membership. |
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Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below:
Monday 05 Oct
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 08 Oct
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 12 Oct
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 15 Oct
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 19 Oct
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 22 Oct
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 26 Oct
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 29 Oct
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 02 Nov
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 05 Nov
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 09 Nov
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 12 Nov
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 16 Nov
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 19 Nov
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 23 Nov
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 26 Nov
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 30 Nov
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 03 Dec
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 07 Dec
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 10 Dec
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 14 Dec
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 17 Dec
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 21 Dec
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 24 Dec
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 28 Dec
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 31 Dec
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 04 Jan
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 07 Jan
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 11 Jan
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 14 Jan
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 18 Jan
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 21 Jan
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 25 Jan
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 28 Jan
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 01 Feb
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 04 Feb
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 08 Feb
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 11 Feb
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 15 Feb
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 18 Feb
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 22 Feb
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 25 Feb
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 01 Mar
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 04 Mar
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 08 Mar
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 11 Mar
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 15 Mar
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 18 Mar
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 22 Mar
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 25 Mar
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 29 Mar
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 01 Apr
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 05 Apr
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 08 Apr
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 12 Apr
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 15 Apr
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 19 Apr
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 22 Apr
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 26 Apr
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 29 Apr
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 03 May
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 06 May
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 10 May
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 13 May
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 17 May
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 20 May
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room
Monday 24 May
Free Women's Self Defence Class
Glen Eyre Main Hall
Thursday 27 May
Free Women's MMA session
SUSU Activities Room