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Quick facts
Sports
Wrestling, MMA, Sambo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing
Training level
Beginner → Professional
Training from
CONTACT GYM
Price on request
Gym type
Mixed Martial Arts Gym
Accommodation
No accommodation
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Coaching team
14 coaches
Fighter training
Yes
Private training
Available
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What you'll be doing here
Multi-discipline Hamilton fight gym offering MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling, Judo and Sambo. Training ranges from complete beginners and recreational members through active competitors and professional fighter development.
Active competition team
Active competition team: yes. Professional fighter development: yes. Amateur pathway: yes. CORE MMA develops and supports athletes competing across MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, wrestling, Judo and Sambo. Athletes include Matt "The Viper" Vaile, Michelle Montague, Michael Isaac, Haimona Tamati and Tiani Barlow.
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Training experience
What a week here actually looks like
- MMAStriking, wrestling and grappling integrated for MMA.
- BJJBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu / submission grappling.
- KickboxingTechnical striking and kickboxing training.
- WrestlingDedicated wrestling and takedown training.
- JudoJudo training and throwing/grappling development.
- SamboCombat/grappling training within CORE's broader martial arts programme.
- Strength & conditioningDedicated physical preparation and conditioning.
- Open gymIndependent training during applicable access periods.
- Pro Development TeamAdvanced fighter-development pathway for athletes pursuing professional MMA.
- Youth Elite AcademyDevelopment programme for young competitive athletes.
- Women's MMADedicated women's MMA training.
- Youth MMAMMA programme for younger trainees.
- Grappling & conditioningCombined grappling and physical-conditioning training.
- BeginnersFree trial available; beginners enter through the general and introductory training pathways.
- Visiting fightersDrop-in, 1-week, 2-week and 1-month visitor options not yet verified. Contact the gym.
- RecoveryRecovery Centre with sauna, ice bath and showers. Access and price not yet verified.
- AccommodationNo gym accommodation currently confirmed.
- Beginner friendly
- Yes
- Fighter training
- Yes
- Private training
- Available
- Strength & conditioning
- Available
- Women's training
- Available
- Kids training
- Available
- Training levels
- Beginner → Professional
- Equipment for sale
- On-site shop
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Schedule
Last schedule checked: 14 Aug 2026
Monday
- Mixed Martial ArtsMMA-specific session8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Tuesday
- Mixed Martial ArtsMMA-specific session7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Wednesday
- Mixed Martial ArtsMMA-specific session8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Thursday
- Mixed Martial ArtsMMA-specific session7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Friday
- Sparring & Live DrillsadvancedAdvanced only6:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Prices
Last price checked: Not yet checked
- Free trial sessionFree trial bookable through the gym website. Membership rates are not published — contact the gym.NZ$0
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Coaches
Who will be holding the pads
MMA / BJJ / Martial Arts Coach Carlo Meister
MMA
Kickboxing & Muay Thai Coach Ethan Shepp
Kickboxing
Grappling Coach Chris Heke
Grappling
Wrestling / Submission Wrestling / MMA Toby Fitzpatrick
Wrestling
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Beginners / Kids Carl Houben
BJJ
MMA / Kickboxing Ethan Brockett
MMA
Kickboxing Quade Taranaki
Kickboxing
Judo / MMA Matthew Paley-Free
Judo
MMA / Combat Sambo Te O Kura Norman
MMA
Kickboxing / Muay Thai / Striking Alexi Serepisos
Kickboxing
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Judo Alexander Kalnins
BJJ
Strength & Conditioning Callum Harper
Strength & Conditioning
Strength / Mobility / Calisthenics Kingsley Comins
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning / Fighter Kamsan Govender
Strength & Conditioning
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Facilities
What's on site
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Stay
No accommodation · Last accommodation checked: Not yet checked
No gym accommodation
This gym does not provide or arrange accommodation. Students usually stay in nearby guesthouses, hotels or apartments.
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Location
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Contact
Message the gym directly — no booking fees
Listing information
- Schedule checked 14 Aug 2026
- Membership, drop-in, short-term visitor and private training prices are not published. Free trial available. Contact the gym.
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