Mixed Martial Arts
Ippon Institute of Martial Arts & Fitness
I teach MMA with full focus on striking, grappling, and conditioning through real drills and sparring, no shortcuts or gimmicks.
Pricing Guide
Group MMA Training (3 Days/Week)
Schedule & Duration
- Frequency: 3 sessions per week (typically Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday).
- Time: 60 to 90 minutes per session depending on intensity and sparring requirements.
Training Modules
- Striking: Muay Thai and Dutch Kickboxing fundamentals involving heavy bag work, shadow boxing, and partner drills.
- Grappling: Fundamental BJJ and Wrestling floor work (Gi and No-Gi concepts) focusing on positioning, submissions, and escapes.
- Sparring: Controlled technical striking sparring and grappling rolling sessions.
Facility & Environment
- Setup: Terrace-style dojo with natural airflow and no air conditioning.
- Surfaces: 25mm-30mm EVA interlocking puzzle mats suitable for stand-up and light grappling.
- Equipment: Access to shared heavy bags, wrecking ball bags, and wall-mounted tyre punch stations.
- Class Size: Mid-sized batches of 10-15 students.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching
Customized Protocol
- Mitt Work: 15-20 minutes of intensive pad work (focus mitts or Thai pads) for immediate feedback on accuracy and power.
- Technique Correction: Detailed breakdown of complex mechanics and nuanced BJJ setups often missed in group settings.
- Conditioning: Personalized circuit supervision using functional tools like kettlebells and medicine balls.
Flexibility & Focus
- Scheduling: Timing arranged based on mutual availability, often avoiding peak evening hours.
- Pacing: Intensity adjusted strictly to your fitness level, ranging from technical flow to competition conditioning.
- Strategy: Gameplan development for competitors, including rule-set preparation and weight management advice.
About Mixed Martial Arts
My Take on MMA: No Shortcuts, Just Real Work
I’m Jagapathi Babu. Mechanical engineering is my background, but honestly, I live and breathe martial arts. For me, there’s only one way to get better—show up, put in the effort, and don’t look for shortcuts. I’m still competing, so I know every drill and sweat matters. If you’re expecting magic tricks or easy hacks, sorry boss, avvalothan (that’s it).
What Training With Me Looks Like
- We train to be complete fighters—striking, grappling, and conditioning, all covered.
- Kickboxing for MMA and boxing form the base. You’ll pick up solid punches, kicks, combos, and defensive moves. We hit pads, bags, and spar—nothing fancy, just what works.
- Grappling is big here. We dive into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu basics, wrestling takedowns, controlling on the ground, and submissions. You’ll drill, spar (roll), and figure out what actually works for you.
- Expect MMA conditioning drills—weights, bodyweight stuff, circuits, sometimes a bit of CrossFit. Your stamina and strength will not be left behind.
Who Can Join?
- Total beginners, parents with kids, women, and anyone wanting self-defense through MMA are welcome.
- If you want to compete, I run a fight team and invite-only weekend sessions. We push hard, gold medal prep style.
How We Train
- Group classes for that team vibe and motivation. Personal training if you want targeted progress.
- No drama, just training. Avvalothan.
Meet your Expert
Jagapathi Babu
9 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Sai MMA Academy, but most folks know our coach as Babu. Started out with machines, ended up on the mats. Training’s our life – discipline, sweat, and a bit of family temple travel mixed in. Golds in grappling and kickboxing, always chasing that next belt. Our gym’s got heart, not just muscle. Pooja with the parents, festivals, all of it matters. For us, training, faith, and family go together. That’s how we roll.
My Work
MMA, Kickboxing, BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), Boxing, S&C, Fitness - We train all - kids MMA classes, adults, beginners, fighters. Personal and group slots. Everyone’s welcome.
Training Approach - No shortcuts. You’ll sweat, get pushed, and build a strong mind and body. It’s a lifestyle.
Community & Teamwork - We’re a BJJ family. Support, group outdoor fitness runs, and teamwork inside and outside the academy.
