Reviews of Leicester Shootfighters MMA Academy. (School) in Leicester (Leicestershire).

Leicester Shootfighters MMA Academy

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Martial arts school

Unit 22, St Marys Work, Burnmoor St, Leicester LE2 7JL, United Kingdom

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Open hours of Leicester Shootfighters MMA Academy

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4:30–8pm

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4:30–8pm

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4:30–8pm

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4:30–8pm

Friday

4:30–8pm

Saturday

11am–12:30pm

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Reviews of Leicester Shootfighters MMA Academy

U. K.

The team at Leicester Shootfighters have cultivated a culture and business that is empowering, challenging & positive. It is not an overstatement for me to say that through training, coach Karl, Ben & Nathan have completely changed my outlook on life and set me on a path where training martial arts is something that I always do. Each technique/concept is explained and demonstrated in meticulous detail, which makes the curriculum accessible for students at all levels of the maitial arts spectrum. As someone that was totally uninitiated, I was able to get stuck in and embark on the journey of never ending skill acquisition from the get go. Emphasis on technique and a cerebral mindset makes training here very safe also, so for anyone concerned about longevity, worry not. Violent & needlessly dangerous behaviours are reprimanded immediately and dealt with at the coaches discretion. Everyone here trains securely at a safe and technical pace with your wellbeing in mind. This approach has led to the development of a very stand-up group of people in the gym: members are friendly, honest and open minded. For anyone that wants to compete and test themselves, LS has got you covered also. The coaches are supportive and willing to help you achieve success with the condition that you are consistent and take your training seriously - which I think is only fair. Leicester Shootfighters is an amazing place. I have nothing but good things to say. Thanks for everything!

H. y.

Leicester shoot fighters have not only provided a training environment that is positive and fun but also very insightful. Every session I have learnt new skills that I could add to my grappling game and with the welcoming behaviour the coaches have, I could not name a better gym to train at.

D. S.

The gym is a great place to train, everybody at the gym is very friendly and approachable. Coaches Nathan, Karl and Ben are great to train under and super dedicated. As a women I’ve always felt comfortable around everyone, couldn’t recommend highly enough!!

N. H.

Great gym with sessions for all levels 100% recommend, a welcoming and hard working environment. Coaches Karl, Ben and Nathan have a breadth of knowledge and can answer any question in detail, which has allowed me to make great progress in my grappling ability and understanding since joining.

Y. S.

Leicester Shootfighters is excellent gym with a great community and knowledgeable, experienced coaches who are always willing to answer any questions you may have. I've really enjoyed my time at this gym. 5 stars

A. S.

Love this place. All the coaches are excellent; incredibly informative and approachable. Really great environment to learn martial arts and get fit. Beginner friendly, appropriate for all. Would recommend to anyone.

J. W.

Very welcoming and open. When the coach’s teach they break it down to the simplest form and build it up at your pace. Amazing environment to learn in and further your skills. Staff and everyone involved with the academy are top class and willing to help and are very friendly.

D. B.

In my opinion this is one of the best MMA gym. You get amazing sessions with very friendly and very experienced coaches it's great for all level people. I highly recommend coming to this gym.

D. M.

I love training at LSF. Karl's a great coach, the team are always happy to see you and are never too busy to help you learn. If you're thinking about training then sign up immediately. You won't regret it.

E. J.

I recently joined shootfighters as someone with ZERO experience in fighting, i was a bit nervous to start as I have autism and find new things/situations can be a bit overwhelming initially but the entire team has made me feel welcome and empowered far beyond all and any expectation.. I feel as the coaches truly care about us and our individual approach and make an effort to give us clear and useful advice rather than being critical which makes a world of difference. I've only been attending for a few weeks but shootfighters has given me the confidence and support necessary to continue indefinitely and be the best possible version of my fighting self. Big love to all you guys 🙏💪💜

J. T.

Nathan and Karl are both incredibly knowledgeable and experienced martial artists, and as teachers they are approachable and genuine. They have a real interest in seeing their students make progress and I have massively enjoyed the classes since starting training there!

I. M.

Extraordinary mma club, All members are very respectful and give a good vibe in the club, very clean and tidy for a big club. Very satisfied with Leicester Shootifighter will recommended to everyone.

H. D.

One of the best decisions I've made is signing up to Leicester Shootfighters. The knowledge that Nathan, Karl and Ben bring to each and every session has allowed me to learn so much about martial arts in such a short space of time. If you're looking to try something new and challenge yourself then I would highly recommend giving Shootfighters a shot. You won't be dissapointed!

M. P.

I've been training here a while. The coaches are well educated in Martial Arts and have years of experiance and stories to enable swift progress. The people are friendly and there is structure to the classes. It is great for the beginner as well as the advance.

P. H.

I moved in to the city not knowing anybody, but now having trained at the gym only for a few months, I feel like I have a great group of friends already, which I am extremely grateful for. Even more than the top-tier teaching by the helpful and professional coaches in Nathan, Karl and Ben, I value the friendly and welcoming culture of the gym.

J. W.

Brilliant mixed martial arts gym whether you are a beginner or advanced, training for fun or to compete - Nathan and Karl are excellent coaches and there is a great team atmosphere amongst the members.

L. V.

A wonderful place to train, coaches are extemely friendly and helpful, happy to answer any questions and give advice on how to execute the techniques being taught. A really fun environment and a friendly community

L. S.

I love this gym! All of the coaches are extremely knowledgeable, generous with their time, and great at breaking things down. The atmosphere is wonderful, and as a beginner I was delighted to find the gym has a great ethos of everyone helping each other out. I continue to make new friends, and am fitter and more confident. Training in martial arts is obviously important for self defence, but is also an extremely fun way to be active. Thanks to Head coach Nathan and Coach Karl. Highly recommended!

R. A.

A great place to learn martial arts for all levels, with coaches that are the Stephen Hawkings of the Jui Jitsu World (In knowledge not physical ability). Very friendly environment and very professional!

J. S.

I was only able to train at Leicester Shootfighters for a few months while I was a student in 2018. In the time that I was at the club, I enjoyed every moment of it and I am still using the technical advice and life lessons I learned in my training today. For context, I primarily attended the BJJ sessions (No-gi and some gi sessions). The club has a great atmosphere and the coaches are fantastic, during my time at the club I learned mostly from head coach Nathan Leverton and also from Karl Green. Both Coaches created a very welcoming environment in the classes and their technical knowledge is some of the best in the country. The classes are taught in a way that is just challenging enough for what you want to get out of it but also manage to deliver value in technical aspects, fitness and your life as a whole. While I was there I became much more confident and found that I was generally much happier on a day to day basis which I had felt that I had lost after finishing my A-Levels. Since I left the club I have recommended the club to several people in the Leicester area and I would whole heartedly recommended it to anyone who is thinking about starting their martial arts/combat sports journey. 5/5 honestly can't recommended enough

H. K.

Can't recommend the gym enough. I started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and NoGi Grappling here back in 2015. Nathan has built a real grassroots style academy and produced high level talent from the ground up. Clear and detailed coaching. An excellent beginners programme which is constantly evolving to help newcomers transition into the main classes, as well as competitive and disciplined training for intermediate/advance fighters. Never had issues with bad training partners as the environment in the gym follows train safe or go-home policy. Leave your ego at the door and accomplish your goals at one of the best gyms I've been to so far in the UK.

L. “. S.

Leicester Shootfighters is an amazing MMA academy. I started my martial arts / grappling journey with the team, and they could not have been more supportive, knowledgable, and welcoming. Not only did my skillset improve drastically, but I found huge benefit to my overall health and fitness too! I would recommend Nathan, Karl, and the rest of the squad 1000%, if i weren't now living so far away, I'd still be attending daily! A fantastic place for anyone new to martial arts, or seasoned competitors

D. B.

Genuinely the best MMA gym in Leicester/Leicestershire, and probably the East Midlands. If you're a total beginner, coming from a different sport, or have done MMA/BJJ/Kickboxing before, Leicester Shootfighters will have something tailored to your level. Nathan and the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming, so if you're apprehensive about going don't be - it's a gym for anyone to go to, learn, get fit, and make friends. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.

L. B.

I've been down to Shootfighters a few times a week over last few months since I'm new to Leicester. I have to say that the classes have been great, everyone is welcoming, and willing to help. I've been apart of many different clubs in past focusing on different sports, I have to say these may be individual sports that are taught at Shootfighters but theres a overwhelming team atmosphere. The more experienced members of the classes have been more than kind, offering little tips, and taking time out of their own training to help me. Overall, I would say that the gym is full of great people, instructors and class members alike, I seriously couldn't speak more highly of the place.

D. M.

I walked into the gym mid way through 2014, nervous thinking that I was gonna have to take a few beatings before I would be taught much. I was welcomed in by a friendly lad named Karl, signed the relevant paperwork and had the gym rules explained to me. An hour passed and the boxing class was over. I was dripping with sweat, could recall what I was taught during the session and I felt like I had been there 10 minutes. Exercise had always felt tedious and boring, but here I couldn’t wait to go back the next day. Six years later I’m still a regular through the door. The atmosphere, variety and quality of teaching has been phenomenal throughout and I can count on one hand how many injuries I’ve had here practising what can be violent sports. Contact is optional and always controlled, the gym is disinfected regularly and you can progress to whatever level you feel comfortable with. If you want to get fit but can’t get into traditional cardio/resistance training, have an interest in martial arts but have never acted on it, or just haven’t found the right place for you. There is no gym I’ve been to that I would recommend higher than Leicester Shootfighters.

A. S.

The best martial arts gym in Leicester and surrounding areas. Fantastic coaches who have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Nathan Leverton, who is the head coach is one of the pioneers of English MMA- having cornered multiple fighters in the UFC. His expertise is evident in the classes and seminars he teaches. Likewise, the head grappling coach Karl Green is an expert in in all things grappling. He takes the time to answer questions fully with detailed explanations, as well as breaking down techniques which become accessible to seasoned fighters as well as beginners. A really friendly gym with a great atmosphere, LSF is the right place to start or continue your martial arts journey.

A. J.

I have been training at Leicester Shootfighters for almost 3 years and I can honestly say that I’ve enjoyed every session. The coaches all have a vast knowledge of their sport and are really enthusiastic about teaching. The members were also really friendly and welcoming when I was new which gave me all the more reason to continue. There is a strong team mentality which means that everyone realises that that have to work with each other to improve so the more experienced members have been happy to give tips and help me. It’s a great community to be apart of and I couldn’t recommend LSF highly enough to anyone who wants to learn a new skill, challenge themselves or just get in shape.

C. L.

The gym is a really good place to train, everybody at the gym is very friendly and instructors Nathan and Karl are great to train under and super approachable. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!!

M. B.

In short this is a very, very good gym. I've had nearly 20 years out of grappling training due to a neck injury and maybe the sport has evolved a lot in that time but the level of detail in the teaching of even the simplest techniques here is phenomenal. Whatever your level you will learn something - most likely many things - by coming here. The instructors are happy to give you their time to answer even the most mundane questions. The other students come in all shapes, sizes and skill levels which is very helpful for obvious reasons. All share the same general good attitude to each other and their training and there's a lot of laughter mixed in with the serious stuff. Sadly I'll soon have to leave the gym as I will no longer live near enough to get there. :-(

S. M.

What an awesome Gym! Nathan has done a fantastic job of building a great environment to learn. I was initially a bit apprehensive as I had an image in my head of a dodgy backstreet fight club ala the Bronx, filled with scary criminals and gangsters. Turns out, I'm an idiot! The members of this gym are diverse but all are friendly and respectful to one another and always seem willing to help, creating a massive pool of knowledge. The trainers at the gym are of a very high caliber. I took part in classes by both Faisal and Nayan who both engaged large and smaller groups meaning that you always walked away from a session having learnt something. I also did a number of 1 on 1 and small group workshops with Nayan who was an excellent trainer. He has a great personality and I felt working with him was money well spent. I always walked away feeling that I had gained and improved. The gym itself is specious, well equipped and clean. I felt safe whilst training there and felt included and part of a family. I cannot recommend Leicester Shootfighters enough. Well done to all the staff for creating such an awesome place to train.

S. D.

A very welcoming and supportive gym with a large mat area to work on. The coaches are welcoming and supportive and it is always recognised when someone is new on the class to make sure they are supported. Boxing or jiu jitsu if you have any questions or queries someone will always listen and try to help your development and confidence. A great place if you want to nerd out on martial arts and casually learn or if you want to take things a bit more seriously and compete, particularly in jiu jitsu.

A. B.

Shootfighter has been an extremely good experience for me in the time I have been there. The coaching is excellent and the environment is very friendly. I would highly recommend Leicester shootfighters for anyone thinking of joining!

S. G.

You get taught many different things, definitely worth popping in and trying something new.

P. M.

I was fortunate to move to Leicester and be walking distance from Leicester Shootfighters after a friendly e-mail chat with the owner Nathan I made my way down and never looked back. The quality of instruction is awesome no question goes unanswered, in the 7 months I was there I made massive improvments to all aspects of my game and I made some great friends along they way the only reason I left was cause I was changing countries and I miss it every day. Great place to train for all level of martial artists.

G. P.

Just completed a 4 week basic MMA course with Coach Nathan Leverton and will be joining the academy shortly. The guys are great, everyone is friendly and the academy itself is well equipped. This is not like combat gym or others like it. You train here to learn the component arts used in MMA, Kick Boxing, Jiu Jitsu etc... and learn how to put them together with guidance from Leicester's leading coaches. It's not the cheapest, but you can't put a price on knowledge and experience!

M. S.

I wasn't sure about training here. Fighting gyms are either very disciplined or full of guys who like to beat people up. Fortunately ShootFighters is the former and I was put at ease the first day when Nathan said "if you've come here just to beat people up then leave now" which was very reassuring. The coaches themselves (Faisal, Nayan) have done an awesome job structuring the program to gradually ease everyone in to feeling comfortable sparring/fighting. Theres plenty of banter too to keep it entertaining. Some people have really come on a lot in confidence, fitness and ability which is awesome. If you're the sort of person who would like to develop the fitness/strength/mindset of a fighter but are a bit unsure about actually fighting, this is the place for you. I'll likely continue on and try some MMA with these guys.

S. C.

Brilliant training opportunities here, as someone who finds it hard to talk to strangers and make new friends they make you feel so welcome and comfortable. My only regret is I didn't join up the day I found out they were just around the corner and waited over a year.

L. C.

Leicester Shootfighters is the best grappling/mma gym in Leicester hands down. I have been training here for 7.5 years and have enjoyed many successes in submission wrestling and mma competition so the standard is obviously high enough to make you a winning machine if you have the drive to do so. The gym is also accessible to beginners, first timers and students that enjoy the art and don't want to compete. In short its for everyone. If you come to the gym and expect it to be all about you though it is probably not going to be your thing. There is a strong team ethic at shootfighters and for those that show willingness and effort to integrate and get something out of the experience then you will get much more from being part of a hard working team. Everyone is out to help each other and reach whatever goal it is they have. Some of my best friends over the years have been ones I met here. All of the coaches put a shift in to help the guys that want to learn to succeed. If you are of this mindset and want to change your life for the better then start today if not right now! If you are a whiner, excuse maker or primma donna then good luck achieving success in life never mind here. Leicester Shootfighters make success stories, this is factual.

M. C.

Great atmosphere with coaching knowledge that is fantastic. Staff are friendly and welcoming to all. I recommend this gym without hesitation if you live in Leicestershire or are simply visitin.

If your from Leicester and you go to any other MMA/grappling club than you have made a grand mistake. Nathan and the rest of the coaches are brilliant. Worth going if your thinking of getting into MMA or grappling.

R. T.

Although I haven’t trained at LSF for many years, the times I did are memorable and their tuition is second to none, the accompanied with the excellent atmosphere makes this a great place to train

P. B.

Very helpful & supportive staff. Great environment. Would highly recommend.

B. P.

If you’re looking to train martial arts in Leicestershire then there’s no better place to train at. Great group of training partners and an even better group of coaches.

K. K.

Excellent no-gi grappling and submission wrestling team in a very large space. Nathan and his team were also very welcoming to me.

M. S.

Great gym with a family like atmosphere. Shoot fighters easily one of the best MMA gyms out there.

A. B.

Did the BJJ beginner course, Carl was a great teacher.

The gym has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, I recommend shoot fighters to anyone that wishes to learn MMA or boxing from beginner to expert level.