Ultimate Athlete MMA Academy

Fantastic experience: Can't recommend this place more. If anyone has thought about taking up a combat sport, here's the place to do it. I was apprehensive about trying it out, put it off for years but so glad I have now. Everyone is friendly and also pushes you to get the best out of you. I'm halfway through a beginner course now and will be signing up for a membership long term after I finish it. Big shout out to the coaches, very supportive and offering constructive criticism to help you improve on an individual and group level. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Friendly trainers who are keen to teach. A great place to train overall.

Fantastic experience: Really enjoying the Muay Thai classes so far. Nice welcoming atmosphere and great instructors

Fantastic experience: Loved it from day 1, went to BJJ & MMA. Great atmosphere, learnt in no time compared to other gyms, Coach Hamza and all the people training are extremely helpful making sure you get every technique right. I recommend this to everyone.

Fantastic experience: A fun and interactive class for children all ages. My girl and boy look forward to each class. Very good coaches and fun sparring (nobody usually gets hurt during them as they are well managed).

Fantastic experience: Quality coaching. Friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: An instant warm and friendly environment as soon as you walk in; safe space to practise and excel. The training is intense and pushes fast development, would definitely recommend to those who love or are interested in combat sports.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value The most professional fighting gym in the south east of England (Luton). Has amazing coach’s ranging from BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai and MMA. And you can train each discipline with an option of 3-6x a week depending on what you want to focus on. Deffo not a mcdojo, all coaches are legit with black belts and credentials.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going here for 4 weeks and ive already felt the difference coach has taught me so much and everyone there is so helpful and friendly. Its amazing how the helped me transform in a matter of weeks.

Fantastic experience: The best place in Bedfordshire for people that want to develop in martial arts. Strongly suggesting!!

Fantastic experience: Love todays work sparring we all need that other gyms never do a sparring sesh but this is 10/10 Osss thx hamza

Fantastic experience: Started off with some BJJ and then MMA. Have to say Coach Humza has been very inspiring and definitely quite meticulous when it came to my mistakes, so he’s helped me grow very quickly. The environment and energy given off in the sessions is nothing but full of positivity and grind. Good sense of brotherhood too which helps with making progress. Overall see myself becoming a proper fighter here at Ultimate Athlete MMA. Very fortunate to have discovered this.

Fantastic experience: Went into my first free session, was great. The coach explained everything very well to all of us on how to do all techniques good, all the people in there friendly and welcoming, easy to get to Definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Found myself at a loose end, usually train in corby but my gym doesn't have a session 0n a wednesday, went down to try muay thai between 6.30 and 8...quality session, the coach was really encouraging and all the fighters help each other to progress, learnt so much from my 1st session and look forward to going back. Top work guys. Would recommend for any level, no egos there at all just work rate and good vibes

Fantastic experience: My favourite gym. Coming here as a beginner, the coaches really are great at building your confidence and knowledge. I would recommend to everybody.

Fantastic experience: My stepson attends UA for kickboxing and wrestling on the weekend. Coach Hamza has an excellent rapport with the kids, and my child really enjoys the classes and through the club he has enjoyed ‘inter club’ practice bouts in Kickboxing and BJJ. It’s also worth mentioning that the club is involved with various youth/community outreach projects, opening their doors for free sessions on certain days for those who qualify for the criteria. Essential in keeping young people occupied and off the streets. In a tough town that has had to carry a heavy reputation over the years, you can clearly see Black, White and Asian people of various backgrounds and nationalities training together, forming bonds and friendships that may last a lifetime, through their mutual love of martial arts & fitness. Nice to see it first hand! And finally, ladies only classes on most days!

Fantastic experience: As a beginner of BJJ I started with Ultimate Athlete in the new year and I haven’t looked back. Was made to feel very comfortable from day one and the instructors are very friendly and knowledgable. Looking forward to progressing with the team.

Fantastic experience: Huge mat space, great high quality coaching, friendly positive atmosphere with welcoming people. Just a 10/10 place to train martial arts

Fantastic experience: For context, I am an 18 year old student studying at the local university and have just had my first class of MMA. I have a background in karate and boxing. I have been watching UFC/MMA for a few years and always found the wrestling and BJJ aspect very interesting and also wanted to stay fresh with the punching and kicking ability I already have. So I decided to try MMA! None of my friends here in Luton have any interest in MMA so I would have to make the trip to the gym by my self which was very daunting. However, every coach and student was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable. The session was great for fitness! I never knew how physically demanding wrestling is and it was super fun. I didn't realise how hard I worked until I was cramping up on my walk to the bus stop. I had a great time when I went and look forward to going again!

Fantastic experience: Recently began taking part in BJJ classes. Great atmosphere and welcoming environment for beginners. Instructors are amazing, supportive and give a lot of encouragement and teach great content in every class.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Best MMA wrestling gym in Luton The gym has a family environment n everyone is equal and welcome. All the coaches are great with high levels of experience and always helping the class learn

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym. Great atmosphere. Very friendly owner and instructors.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym to learn martial arts classes for adults aswell as kids and they available each day

Fantastic experience: I contacted the gym through the website and was impressed by the quick response, answering all my questions. I wanted to train again but had to find somewhere that did early morning sessions. Ultimate athlete has that. Had a trial session after being away from the mat for a long time. I almost forgot how tiring Grappling is but enjoyed it and can’t wait to go back again. Gym has a nice big matted area and plenty of other equipment if striking is more your thing. The guys were welcoming and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely train there again.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train for MMA, Brazillian Ju Jitsu and Mu tay kick boxing. The coaches are professional, highly skilled and make you feel completely at ease. The standard of teaching is brilliant with many different techniques. Hamza is a great motivator and will put you through your paces!. The classes are well worth the money and . Even as the only girl I am treated equally and respectfully from everyone. Great atmosphere! I really think more ladies should join, you certainly won't be disappointed with the variety of martial arts classes that will whip you into shape, give you some great self defence skills and work that core superfast.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Top level coaches who focus on each student individually and really care about helping you get better and make progress. Being new to training BJJ this gym is perfect for me and recommend to anyone looking to start martial arts.

Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone as the instructors are very experienced and very accommodating. The atmosphere is great with everyone being friendly and supportive. I felt very welcomed when I decided to join and the trainers motivate you with every lesson to keep training and progressing. It's a great place to learn martial arts with nice professionals ready to support you anytime. See you on the mat!

Fantastic experience: Great sessions run by dedicated coach Hamza, training kids can be challenging but Hamza has mastered the craft and created a amazing fun, safe learning environment, you can tell the kids are enjoying the sessions whilst learning new skills. Hamza is very professional, polite and respectful, sessions are always well planned and he is very patient with the kids, slowly going through each technique and building thier confidence. The gym itself is spotless and super clean. Fantastic equipment, great bags, soft clean mats - if combat sports is your thing then this is worth checking out! There is plenty of parking in the area. Well done to Hamza ...fantastic gym and hidden gem in our home town. Keep up the great work Hamza! AL

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym the best mma gym I have ever been to by far. Very very friendly atmosphere, all coaches are very professional, highly experienced and amazing instructors. I am so happy I came to this gym than any other in Luton. I can understand why people come all the way from London for this gym. Hamza the main instructor is great always there too help when ever you need him and very passionate about getting the best out of every individual.

Fantastic experience: Before starting training here I was super unhealthy, demotivated and letting life pass by. I decided I wanted to change that and get back to good fitness and feel like myself again. I had tried numerous diets and things but had no consistency doing so as I had little to no guidance. All changed when I got introduced to Ultimate Athlete Academy where I met head coach Hamza, who is hands down the best coach I’ve had since high school days when my fitness was a lot better. He has all the attributes of a very good coach and he takes it a step further as a great coach as he understood my situation and helped me at my own pace while also pushing me to my potential. For these reasons I absolutely and very highly recommend everyone to come down and get active, they have a great facility, an open and friendly motivational environment which drives you to achieving your fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: My Son has just started going to this kick boxing club. So far I've been very impressed with the coach and the team. They seem respectful but very firm with the children which is absolutely what my son needs. They help the new entrants and always seem to motivate the class. The circuit the children undertake will be beneficial for discipline and strength and we can already see future benefits. I pray this class doesn't have to close because of Covid as my son really enjoys and NEEDS this... 5 stars Khalid Abdullah

Fantastic experience: The positivity flowed from our initial Instagram conversation right to the end of my first session. Hamza is a great guy and super welcoming. The other lads were welcoming and great to roll with. For my first session everyone was very patient with my inexperience in the sport. I will definitely be returning for more sessions and strongly recommend Ultimate Athlete for anyone thinking about starting BJJ. Thank you for the great experience!

Fantastic experience: Great place, very good gym, highly skilled, professional instructors. You have all sorts of classes there, from martial arts to fitness. The gym is well equipped with some gear available to buy right away. It is also female friendly, never felt uncomfortable at the classes despite I train with men there's always friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Best MMA gym in Luton, plenty equipment and big training mat. great coaches and friendly for all levels, even if you’re beginner or experienced. Definitely recommend and for the price can’t find any better in the area with the variety of classes available

Fantastic experience: Hamza the head coach was so welcoming. Listened attentively and was very informed. I would recommend UA to anyone looking to get into self-defence or martial arts.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Awesome martial arts gym. I can’t believe a place like this is 10 minutes from my house! All staff & students made me feel extremely welcome & you can see UA has created a great energy & culture that represents everything great about martial arts. Can’t wait to continue training here for years to come.

Fantastic experience: Recently starting going to UA, I was really impressed! Classes are mixed with people of different abilities, everyone is very friendly along with the staff! The trainers are professional and very helpful, going around to everyone and helping! I would recommend in a heart beat for anyone to join, as they will help you get fit and help you learn self defence! Don’t be shy because there are people of all weight and sizes! All they ask is to bring your focus and seriousness to learn to the sessions! If you need kit for any classes, this is also sold at very good prices! Overall friendly and focused place with great cleanliness! Get your memberships!!

Fantastic experience: Great place for martial arts training. The coach really focuses on not only teaching the kids in the class the correct techniques but also instilling the right mind set and discipline for this kind of training to be used at the right times and not abused. Very ethical coach and fantastic gym.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with top class coaching team, Hamzah is fantastic in working with the kids, where they enjoy their training and look forward to their lessons ( BJJ and Muay Thai). Overall, a welcoming and friendly gym , would highly recommend - big difference here is class sizes are fair and you get the individual attention.

Fantastic experience: Went for my trial session yesterday A very good place to learn and I really enjoyed my first session so I’m looking forward to my next session! The instructor and students are very welcoming and professional like be part of the family! Also, i would say one of the best gym in Luton I’ve seen ever! Would 100% recommend to others!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Very great gym, the coaches are very helpful and will strive to make you a better and stronger person, whether you train for fitness or want to compete. Will really recommend this gym for anyone looking to get into combat sports.

Fantastic experience: Can't recommend this place enough! Highly experienced and knowledgeable instructors, plus everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly. There are many classes throughout the week, ranging from BJJ to Muay Thai. Definitely learning a lot from every session with the support of the instructors and fellow members. Everyone motivates each other at this place, and you sometimes don't even feel like you're working as hard as you are, it's a really nice atmosphere to be around. The place itself is very clean and tidy, with a wide range of equipment. Brilliant gym and better yet it's local! If you're looking for a gym to join, then this is the one you should be going for!

Fantastic experience: Ultimate Athlete is a very good gym, very friendly and such a good environment to be in. I have been training there for a while now and I can say that they have helped me in a variety of ways. They have gave me confidence of trying different things. I highly recommend Ultimate Athlete to people who want to try new things like MMA, Wrestling, JiuJitsu and many more.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Very good set up and well prepared gym. The trainer Hamza is very professional and highly organised for every session. I recommend all beginners, adults and kids to join this gym.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value The best MMA training gym around. Everyone is so supportive and friendly, such a nice environment to train in. Skill sets ranging from absolute beginners to advanced. I travel 45 minutes just to train at this gym because it is worth it. Highly recommend to pop down and get your first session free!!

Fantastic experience: I can confidently say that ultimate athlete is the greatest gym I have been to. It provides a friendly atmosphere that can not be experienced anywhere else. Before going to ultimate athlete I was very shy and timid but thankfully when I made the decision to go to ultimate athlete I was able to find a confidence that I had never experienced before. I saw my self esteem rise and felt much better about myself overall. Ultimate athlete has changed my life for the better and has given me a purpose. I can not stress how amazing this foundation is and how lucky I was to be able to discover it. I, from the bottom of my heart recommend Ultimate Athlete to anyone and everyone as the the self improvement and self worth I have gained are valuable beyond measure and every one should be able to experience the same feeling as I.

Fantastic experience: Ultimate Athlete is a great place to train martial arts. The instructors teach me some brilliant techniques. I love training there and have made many friends in the club. Many fighters have progressed with there journey in martial arts and there is always something new to be learning. Big effort has been put in to keep it clean and maintained since Covid.

Fantastic experience: As someone who is very nervous about starting something new, I was welcomed with open arms by very friendly, yet professional coaches and members of the gym! A wide range of facilities and classes to choose from! Would definitely recommend for anyone as there's many different levels you can jump in to! Always learning something new

Fantastic experience: This is a real hidden gem, in an accessible area of town. I am planning to use the conditioning classes as a gateway into the more “extreme” classes later on. But can easily say that In the few sessions I’ve attended - both this business and it’s instructors have proven invaluable. I’m not one to normally review or recommend a place but I’ll break a rule and heartily recommend. It’s probably best (as I have done) to reach out to an instructor to discuss your individual needs, because I think this place can offer a whole lot more then a ‘traditional’ gym ever could. 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: Great place to train. If anyone is interested in learning BJJ, the beginner sessions are excellent. In comparison, I have gone to a few different gyms / dojos as a white belt beginner and it has been pretty tough to learn the fundamentals - particularly when rolling - I have found people go pretty hard on you when training. At UAMMA I have not experienced this at all, very well paced, valuable and very helpful suggestions and tips on how to improve. Very much appreciated. Have to say, also re the gym culture, everyone I have trained with have been very friendly and happy to train with you and give you ideas on how to improve - again very much appreciated. I have been to other places and have not been particularly keen on going to the training sessions - at UAMMA - I look forward to continue training here. I even went to a 7am session because they are enjoyable sessions - I would not have the same enthusiasm anywhere else. Thanks to Hamza for running these sessions and going through the fundamentals and thanks to everyone at the academy. I'm attaching a pic taken at the last session - I am the guy in the grey gi - I've only been to 3 sessions and already feel part of the team...!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Best MMA Gym in Luton. Great facilities and staff. A real family atmosphere so do not hesitate to come in as everyone makes you feel welcome regardless of the level you are at. I do Wrestling here with The ex team GB freestyle wrestling coach Ali. If you really want to learn a new martial art then this is the place!

Fantastic experience: I had a really good PT session there with a very professional and encouraging coach. The facilities there are fantastic, the equipment and training floor is clean, up to date and well organised.