MMA & Self-Defence
Classes in North London
No belts. No uniforms. No theory without application. Practical striking and real-world self-defence — grounded in Kukkiwon technique, taught by a 7th Dan Black Belt.
⚠ Class cap: 15 students maximum. Book early to secure your place.
Real Skills vs. Martial Arts Theatre
Most self-defence classes are either choreographed for belt gradings or too vague to be practical. This programme sits between the two.
Most Classes
- ✗Scripted scenarios with no pressure-testing
- ✗Belt grading drives content, not relevance
- ✗Assistants teach half the class
- ✗Uniform and equipment required from session one
- ✗Overcrowded classes, minimal individual attention
Karoon MMA
- ✓Pressure-tested combinations and controlled sparring
- ✓No belt system — pure practical progression
- ✓Master Sammy teaches every session personally
- ✓Start in sports kit — no gear required on day one
- ✓Capped at 15 students — real coaching, not crowd management
What You Learn in
Every Session
Taekwondo Striking
Olympic kicking combinations, footwork patterns, and range management — the foundation of the MMA programme.
Boxing Technique
Jab, cross, hook, uppercut — proper form, not bar-fight swings. Master Sammy is a qualified boxing coach.
Clinch Control
What to do when you're grabbed or pulled close. Practical tie-up work, position, and exit techniques.
Situational Awareness
Reading the room before it becomes a problem. Threat assessment, de-escalation, and when to walk away.
Explosive Combinations
Linking striking techniques under pressure with a training partner. Not patterns — live responses.
Composure Under Pressure
Staying calm when the adrenaline hits. Mental training embedded in physical practice.
Capped at 15 Students
This is not a 30-person class where you repeat a drill while the instructor watches someone else. Every session is hands-on, with correction, feedback, and direct coaching from Master Sammy.
Secure Your PlaceMMA Classes — All Three Venues
MMA/Self-Defence runs back-to-back after Junior TKD at each venue. Adults only. First session free.
Old Street
Holloway Rd (Ramsay)
Holloway Rd (Lorraine)
Why Master Sammy's
Credentials Matter Here
Self-defence taught by someone without deep technical roots is dangerous. Master Sammy's MMA programme is built on 25+ years of Olympic taekwondo and dedicated boxing coaching experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The MMA programme is designed to be accessible to complete beginners. Technical foundations are taught from scratch — you don't need a taekwondo background to attend.
Yes. The programme has a strong self-defence component specifically relevant to real-world scenarios. Women of all fitness levels train alongside men in a controlled, respectful environment.
Adult Taekwondo follows the Olympic Kukkiwon belt curriculum — patterns, sparring, grading. MMA/Self-Defence has no belt system and focuses purely on practical striking and real-world application. You can train both.
Sports clothing, water, and bare feet or socks on the mat. No uniform, no gloves required for the first session. If you continue, we'll advise on the right equipment.
Reserve Your Spot — Capped at 15
First session free. No uniform. No experience required.
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