How to join a combat sports club in Malta
5 ways to start playing combat sports in Malta. What it costs to turn up the first time, who each option is for, and where to go.
Ways in (5)
- Malta Fight Co. – Sliema – complete beginners to fighters, free first class, boxing, Muay Thai, K1 kickboxing, BJJ and MMA
- Avant Garde BJJ Malta – San Gwann – complete beginners, structured Beginner BJJ class, first training session free
- Knight's Forge MMA – Mosta – beginners with no prior experience, first class free, MMA grappling and striking
- BJJ Team Malta – Msida and Kordin – newcomers welcome, Fundamentals classes for those starting out (ask about a trial)
- House of Fitness – beginners welcome, boxing classes
What it costs to start
| Boxing gloves | from €6 | typically €30 |
|---|---|---|
| Hand wraps | from €5 | typically €7 |
| Mouthguard | from €4 | typically €15 |
Most gyms lend gloves for a first class, and several offer that class free. You only need a gi once you commit to BJJ or judo.
Where to play
- Avant-Garde BJJ Malta – San Ġwann
- Bertu's Gym – Ħal Għargħur
- Birkirkara Karate Club – Ħal Lija
- Birkirkara Tang Soo Do Martial Arts – Birkirkara
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Malta – Il-Ħamrun
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Malta – Paola
- Bujinkan Malta – Il-Mosta
- Caribbean boxing club – Qormi
- Chang's Hapkido Academy Malta – Il-Gżira
- Checkmate MMA and BJJ Gym Malta – Birgu
- Coqqos Boxing Team Malta – Sliema
- Dragon Hapkimudo - Malta – Hamrun
- Dragon Hapkimudo Malta – Il-Ħamrun
- Fight factory – Birkirkara
- Fight Factory Home Of Champions – Mosta
- Flow State Grappling - BJJ Malta – San Pawl il-Baħar
- Fort Fitness – Sliema
- Fort Fitness – Birkirkara
- Good Vibes Boxing & Fitness – Birkirkara
- Gracie Barra Malta – L-Imsida
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