VERSATILITY.
SPEED.
STRENGTH.
DEFENSE.
FITNESS.
WE ARE A TOP MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY IN WEST HARTFORD
At our West Hartford MMA academdy, the team of qualified martial arts instructors are here to help you train in MMA safely and effectively.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a sport but it is rooted in multiple martials arts which were created for self-defense. Therefore MMA training is fantastic for physical fitness, self-defense, and to prepare for competition.
Our instructors are world-class. Success breeds success. We are a family and a team.
Welcome to MMA at Plus One Defense Systems of West Hartford.
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Mixed Martial Arts Class Schedule
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are held all throughout the week, morning and night. Find the time that fits your schedule. SEE YOU IN THE CAGE!
MONDAY
Fitness Center
6:30AM - 9:30PM
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
6:30AM - 7:30AM
Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Main Floor
Open Mats/Private Lessons
9:15AM - 4:30PM
Junior
Brazilian Jiujitsu
4:45PM - 5:30PM
Main Floor
Youth
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30PM - 6:15PM
Main Floor
Youth
Muay Thai Kickboxing
6:15PM - 7:00PM
2nd Floor
Adult
Krav Maga
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Green Room
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
6:15PM - 7:00PM
No-Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Open Sparring/Rolling
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Cage/Green Room
Adult
Krav Maga - Int/Adv
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Approval Required, 2nd Floor
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai - Int/Adv
7:45PM - 8:30PM
Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult
Kung Fu/Karate
7:45PM - 8:30PM
2nd Floor
Adult
Capoeira
7:45PM - 9:15PM
Green Room
TUESDAY
Fitness Center
11:00AM - 9:30PM
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
12:15PM - 1:00PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Open Mats/Private Lessons
1:00PM - 4:30PM
Junior
Kung Fu/Karate
4:30PM - 5:15PM
Main Floor
Youth
Kung Fu/Karate
5:15PM - 6:00PM
Main Floor
Youth
Kung fu/Karate
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Approval Required, Green Room
Adult
Krav Maga
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Kung Fu/Karate
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Green Room
Adult
Silat
8:15PM - 9:00PM
Approval Required, Green Room
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
8:15PM - 9:30PM
Adult/Gi, Main Floor
WEDNESDAY
Fitness Center
6:30AM - 9:30PM
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
6:30AM - 7:30AM
Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Fundamentals/No Gi, Main Floor
Open Mats/Private Lessons
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Junior
Kung Fu/Karate
4:00PM - 4:45PM
Main Floor
Youth
Kung Fu/Karate
4:45PM - 5:30PM
Main Floor
Youth
Muay Thai Kickboxing
5:30PM - 6:15PM
Main Floor
Youth
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30PM - 6:15PM
Approval Required, Green Room
Adult
Krav Maga - Int/Adv
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Approval Required, Green Room
Adult
Kung Fu/Karate
6:15PM - 7:00PM
Green Room
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Advanced/Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult
Krav Maga
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Green Room
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
7:45PM - 8:30PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
8:30PM - 9:15PM
Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Open Sparring/Rolling
9:15PM - 9:30PM
Main Floor
THURSDAY
Fitness Center
11:00AM - 9:30PM
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
12:15PM - 1:00PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Open Mats/Private Lessons
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Junior
Muay Thai Kickboxing
4:30PM - 5:15PM
Main Floor
Youth
Muay Thai Kickboxing
5:15PM - 6:00PM
Main Floor
Youth
Brazilian Jiujitsu
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Main Floor
Adult
Advanced Striking
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Invite Required, Cage
Adult
Kung Fu/Karate
6:00PM - 6:45PM
2nd Floor
Adult
Krav Maga
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Green Room
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Silat
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Approval Required, 2nd Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
7:30PM - 8:15PM
Fundamentals/Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Open Sparring/Rolling
8:15PM - 9:00PM
Main Floor
Adult
Capoeira
7:45PM - 9:15PM
Green Room
FRIDAY
Fitness Center
6:30AM - 9:00PM
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
6:30AM - 7:30AM
Adult/No Gi, Main Floor
Adult
Kung-Fu & Aikido/Jujutsu
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Main Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Adult/Gi, Main Floor
Open Mats/Private Lessons
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Junior
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4:30PM - 5:15PM
Main Floor
Adult
Kung-Fu / Karate
5:15PM - 6:00PM
Main Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiujitsu
6:00PM - 7:00PM
No-Gi, Green Room
Youth
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Main Floor
Youth
Muay Thai Kickboxing
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai - Int/Adv
7:30PM - 8:00PM
Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
8:00PM - 8:45PM
Beginner, Main Floor
SATURDAY
Fitness Center
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Adult
Women's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Green Room
Junior
Kung fu/Karate
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Main Floor
Youth
Kung Fu/Karate
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Main Floor
Adult
Krav Maga
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Green Room
Adult
Kung Fu/Karate
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Main Floor
Youth/Adult
Point Sparring Team
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Approval Required, Main Floor
Adult
Capoeira
12:15PM - 1:30PM
Green Room
Open Mats/Private Lessons
12:30PM - 3:00PM
Adult
Muay Thai Kickboxing
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Beginner, Main Floor
Adult
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
4:00PM - 5:15PM
No-Gi, Main Floor
Plus One has taught me a lot. I enjoy the learning process involved with the Muay Thai Kickboxing classes, the camaraderie, and it’s always a great workout!
— Luis, West Hartford Student
Mixed Martial Arts: Roots, Systems, Practical Uses
"MMA is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world."[1] Most MMA fighters train in at least Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but many also incorporate other martial arts into their game.
REAL SPARRING + RESULTS
Shadow boxing and drills are great, but in order to gain stamina, increase awareness, and know how to defend or attack, SPARRING IS KEY.
Our sparring and grappling sessions offer you the opportunity to go to the next level in your training.
Try a FREE CLASS at our Academy in West Hartford, CT today. Sign up for your free lesson now.
Mixed Martial Arts FOR FITNESS
Our martial arts classes classes are fun, high-intensity, and have many useful applications.
- total body strength,
- cardiovascular function,
- self confidence,
- agility and speed,
- stamina,
- and balance.
Try a FREE CLASS at our Academy in West Hartford, CT today. Sign up for your free lesson now.
MMA GRAPPLING FOR WOMEN
We have many female practitioners who love this martial art for the intense, total body workout. Grappling effectively requires strength but this particular art is also about submission tactics; these tactics can and will work against anyone. Therefore, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a perfect component to add to your arsenal to even the playing field!
We offer both Womens-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes AND Co-Ed BJJ Classes. In fact, we were the first academy in CT to offer a womens-only BJJ class.
MMA FOR SELF DEFENSE
Knowing more than one style of martials arts improves your ability to defend yourself. The workout and practice multiple martial arts improve overall strength, balance, coordination, speed, and reaction time. By training in both Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you can attack and prevent attack from a distance or in close quarters.
WE’VE BEEN IN THE GAME FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
We have been training students in Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Kenpo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai since before MMA was a thing on TV. We are CT’s trusted martial arts and MMA academy. We invite you to take a free class and tour the facility to find out for yourself.
Try MMA for FREE
We promote training in Mixed Martial Arts for health, sport, and self-defense, and we’re confident that you will enjoy our classes at Plus One Defense Systems. Your first class is ON US.
No catch, no obligation. Just pure MMA training.
5-STAR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FACILITIES
Train at a top rated MMA school in CT. Our 10000 sq. ft. Academy in West Hartford CT has everything you need for your kickboxing class and more. We have a full gym, MMA CAGE, boxing ring for MMA and kickboxing training, pro shop, and lockers. Our training facility is clean and most importantly, safe!