MMA training in Podgorica
The MMA group combines striking, clinch and ground work. It is led by Marko Jokmanović, an IMMAF certified MMA coach. Sparring is optional and never required of new members.
- For
- Adults
- Days
- Tue · Thu 20:30, Fri 19:30
Classes
- Tue
- 20:30 · MMA
- Thu
- 20:30 · MMA
- Fri
- 19:30 · MMA
What to expect
- Three sessions a week: Tuesday and Thursday 20:30, Friday 19:30
- Technique in gloves and on the mats, conditioning through partner drills
- 30+ MMA wins by club fighters at MFC, TKO and BFC
- A grappling base from the BJJ groups, switching between groups is free
About the programme
What an MMA class looks like
A class is 60 minutes and always has the same shape: warm-up, the technique of the day in gloves or on the mats, partner work and a conditioning block. Striking is learned on pads at a controlled pace, clinch and ground work come from the club's judo and BJJ base. Sparring is a separate part of the class: you join it only when the coach decides you are ready, and even then it is always optional.
Who the MMA group is for
The group is for adults. The easiest way in is with a base in BJJ, judo, boxing or kickboxing, which is why it is marked as intermediate on the schedule. A complete beginner can start by arrangement with the coach, usually through the no-gi beginners' group alongside MMA. Competitors prepare for amateur and professional bouts under IMMAF and MFC rules, but competing is not a condition for training.
Who coaches the MMA group
The group is coached by Marko Jokmanović, an IMMAF certified MMA coach, BJJ black belt 3rd degree and judo 4th dan. That is why ground and clinch work in this group is the foundation, not an add-on: the same techniques the club's competitors use at grappling tournaments carry over into the cage. The gym is at Medunska 4, with mats and equipment for glove work.
Black belts on the mat
- Marko JokmanovićBJJ black belt, 3rd degree
Your first class
For the first class a T-shirt, shorts and a mouthguard are enough. Message us before you come and we will tell you what else you need and when it is best to start.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need experience to start MMA?
- A base in BJJ, judo or a striking sport helps, which is why the group is marked as intermediate. If you are a complete beginner, message us: the coach usually suggests starting through the no-gi beginners' group alongside MMA. Sparring comes later and only if you want it.
- What do I need for the first MMA class?
- A T-shirt, shorts and a mouthguard. For gloves and shin guards message us before you come, and we will tell you what the club can lend you to begin with.
- How often does the MMA group train?
- Three times: Tuesday and Thursday at 20:30 and Friday at 19:30. MMA members are free to join the BJJ and no-gi classes as well.
- Is sparring mandatory?
- No. Sparring is always optional and with protective gear, and new members join it only when the coach decides they are ready.
- Can I compete in MMA through the club?
- Yes. Club fighters have over 30 MMA wins at MFC, TKO and BFC events. Fight preparation is individual and arranged with the coach.