Classes
Martial arts aren’t just about fighting—they’re about empowerment. The practice and training of any martial art teaches self-control and leadership skills such as confidence, respect and discipline through physical conditioning. Whether you’re interested in competing at a professional level, learning self-defense and bully prevention or solely physical conditioning, we have the class for you.
As a true mixed martial arts gym, EFL Academy offers a wide range of combat
sports and martial arts classes at every level including, MMA, Kickboxing,
Boxing, Grappling (No-Gi), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Wrestling.
Our coaches have vast insight into the latest fighting techniques and tactical
strategies, having been or currently professional fighters themselves. The
passionate and competitive environment of EFL Academy’s classes and our
effective teaching methods will transform you into the best fighter you can be.
If you are interested in a Strength and Conditioning class, we have several
through our partnership with FIT Athens. The state of the art physical fitness
center is used by our coaches and fighters to conduct their performance training
and tailor-made fitness programs. If you are interested in using the FIT Athens
facilities at a different time than the scheduled classes, please contact us for
further information.
Please see the class schedules for our Kifissia and Peristeri locations below
and join us today!
Class Schedules
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Class Descriptions
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a martial art and stand-up combat sport based on kicking and punching. Kickboxing classes offer multiple incredible benefits in addition to combat sports training, including total-body workouts, self-defense training and stress relief.
Our 1hr and 15min class is broken down into a high paced warm up followed by full body dynamic drills in pairs, coaching on technique development, fat burning cardio session with weights, heavy bags and shadow boxing.
MMA
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts around the world. Our MMA classes will teach you effective combat techniques and boost your over-all fitness levels.
The 1hr and 15min class is broken down into a high paced warm up, followed by dynamic drills in pairs, coaching on technique development, sparing and specified training.
Grappling (No-Gi)
Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, submitting, or injury to the opponent. These classes will provide you with combat sports training and self-defense training as grappling techniques are incredibly useful against opponents who are larger and stronger than you.
Our 1hr and 15min class includes a high paced warm up based on explosiveness, flexibility and power, drilling technique development, followed by rolling and wrestling.
Boxing
Boxing is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, endurance, and will by throwing punches with gloved hands against another opponent. Our boxing classes provide combat sports training, great aerobic exercise as well as improving balance, coordination, and flexibility.
The 1hr and 15min class includes a high paced warm up, followed by dynamic punching drills in pairs, coaching on strategy and technical technique development, cardio session with weights, heavy bags, and shadow boxing.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning is a great way to improve your body by losing body fat and defining muscle at the same time. We offer specific martial arts, sports strength and conditioning training programs and other customized workouts to increase strength, agility, coordination, and cardio. Our partner fitness center, FIT Athens, is equipped with everything you’ll need including free weights, cardio machines, a sled and indoor track, and outside yard space for open training.
The 1hr and 15min classes utilize varying muscle groups in order to place new demands on your body, increasing your power, explosiveness, tenacity and endurance. But don’t take our word for it, studies show that sport-specific strength and conditioning training programs, improve physical fitness of MMA athletes.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of combat sport involving bare-handed grappling between two people, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points. These classes will teach you critical skill for Jiu-Jitsu and all other mixed martial arts including, clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.
Our 1hr and 15min class is broken down into a high paced warm up based on explosiveness, flexibility and power, drilling technique development, and stand up wrestling.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art & combat sport derived from judo that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. These classes will provide you with combat sports training and self-defense training as grappling techniques are incredibly useful against opponents who are larger and stronger than you.
The 1hr and 15min class includes a high paced warm up based on explosiveness, flexibility and power, drilling technique development, followed by rolling and wrestling with a uniform.