Updated On: 17 July, 2023 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Devanshi Doshi
Sign up for a 90-minute session that will introduce you to the unique sport of Mixed Martial Arts that not only makes you fitter but also teaches you self defence

Two individuals spar during an MMA session
We are already halfway through the year, and if you, like this writer, are nowhere close to reaching your fitness resolutions, this might just be a reminder that it’s not too late yet. Nerul’s Fit and Fight Club centre is hosting a free Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training session this Saturday for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike. “The session will give you a taste of MMA, which is a sport that will not only improve your fitness and strength, but also teach you one of the most important skills in life — self defence,” shares founder Sanjivan Padwal.
There will be two slots for the 90-minute long session; one each in the morning and evening. Certified coaches and fighters will be teaching the class. In the first 45 minutes, the participants will be introduced to cross fit — a full body exercise routine, alongside light weight training (keeping in mind the beginners’ fitness levels). Once your body is warmed up, the trainers will move on to the crux of the session — MMA. Participants will be introduced to the sport and its basic techniques such as kicking and punching, which make up some of the important defence mechanisms. In the process, the trainees will also be introduced to warrior conditioning — an important element of combat sports.