Strikes, joint locks, and chokes. It also includes throws, takedowns, and ground fighting techniques. The emphasis is on practical self-defence skills and conditioning.
The MMA & Wrestling Club, “FIGHTLAB SAMBO/JU-JITSU FUSION”, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, offers a comprehensive training programme in various combat sports and martial arts disciplines. The club specialises in Combat Sambo, Combat Ju-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, Kickboxing, and Self-defence.
Combat Sambo, originally from the former Soviet Union, has gained popularity through the success of fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. It incorporates elements of Kickboxing, Boxing, and Wrestling, making it a well-rounded hybrid martial art.
Combat Ju-Jitsu is a hybrid combat sport that combines Sambo/Ju-Jitsu, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, and Wrestling. The rules closely resemble those of MMA, with the added element of wearing a Gi. This style was developed by the renowned Lee Hasdell, known as the 'Godfather of UK MMA'.
Kajukenbo, developed in Hawaii, is a hybrid MMA style that combines Karate, Ju-Jitsu and Judo, Kenpo, and Western Boxing and Kickboxing. It has evolved over the years, incorporating elements from styles like Muay Thai, BJJ, Sambo, and Catch Wrestling. Kajukenbo practitioners are trained in striking, grappling, throws, and submission techniques to be effective in both MMA and real-life combat situations.
The club offers a variety of classes throughout the week. On Mondays, there is Combat Sambo training, focusing on Russian-style striking and grappling. Wednesdays are dedicated to Kajukenbo Combat Ju-Jitsu, training in the Gi, and incorporating techniques from Combat Sambo and Kajukenbo for both competition and personal protection. Saturdays offer a core syllabus class that covers various aspects of Kajukenbo Combat Ju-Jitsu in the Gi.
The classes are taught by Sifu Mark Rawson, who holds impressive credentials in various martial arts disciplines. He is a Level 2 Coach for the British Sambo Federation, a 3rd Dan black belt in Combat Ju-Jitsu awarded by Lee Hasdell, the UK Representative of the Worldwide Kajukenbo Federation, a registered Yoga Instructor, and has achieved black belt ranks in Muay Thai, K-1 Kickboxing, Krav Maga Kapap, IKA Japanese Kempo, and more.
The club also offers a range of merchandise and provides combatives training wearing protective gear. They are located at Urban Fitness & Combat in Perseverance Mills, Lockwood, Huddersfield.
FIGHTLAB SAMBO/JU-JITSU FUSION – MMA & WRESTLING is dedicated to providing high-quality training in combat sports and martial arts. Whether you're looking to compete in MMA, enhance your self-defence skills, or improve your overall fitness, their experienced instructors and comprehensive training programme are designed to help you achieve your goals.
