The Mat Academy

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The Mat Academy

JR Business Centre, Pontypridd, South Wales

The Mat Academy is a full combat sports gym at the JR Business Centre in Pontypridd, South Wales, and home to world, European and domestic champions. Head coaches Lewis Long, a Bellator pro fighter with black belts in BJJ, kickboxing and judo, and Wayne Samways, a BJJ black belt with over 17 years on the mats and 18 medals from events like Polaris and Grapplefest, lead a large coaching team.

The timetable covers gi and no gi BJJ, MMA from beginner to advanced, Muay Thai, wrestling, Shotokan karate, yoga and open mats, with women only BJJ and Muay Thai classes too. Kids start from age 5 with MMA, Muay Thai and MATKIDS fitness.

Book a class through the timetable on the club website or email matacademywales@gmail.com.

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