Combat Sports & Self Defense Classes

MMA, BJJ & Krav Maga Classes in Mesa / Gilbert

Combatives /

Krav Maga

If you are looking for practical street self-defense, this is your class! Learn to defend yourself effectively under stress!

Adults or Teens Classes Available

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

If you want to learn how to takedown, control and submit attackers on the ground, this is your class! Learn both street use and competition BJJ!

Adults Classes Available

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MMA / Kickboxing

If learning striking, some grappling and gaining better fitness is where you want to be, this is it! Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Grappling!

Adults or Kids Classes Available

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About FACTION Combatives

& Combat Sports

We at FACTION Combatives & Combat Sports believe in providing top tier training and personalized attention. Our goal with every student is to guide them on their journey to be the best that they can be. Whatever your goal for training is, we want to help you accomplish those goals. In our gym you are not just a number or a face, we know your name. You matter to us and we take great pride in being accessible to our students in the gym or out.

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What to Expect

in Class

You will be welcomed into a family like atmosphere. Egos are checked at the door. Every class is fun, engaging, and different. You will start off with a warmup, followed by practicing simple strikes that lead into the focused techniques for the day. Lastly, we finish up with a burnout that tests what you have learned that day and pushes you to new limits. Everyone goes at their own pace, but we do push you to give it your all!

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Meet the Coaches

MMA, BJJ & Self-Defense Class Coaches

Steve DeArmond

Combatives / Krav Maga Head Coach

Krav Maga classes started my journey into the combatives and practical self-defense world. It wasn’t until training with Kelly McCann (Kembativz) that I truly understood what combatives were, and really developed as a student and coach.

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Maiston Hattery

MMA / Kickboxing & Kids Head Coach

Maiston is a skilled practitioner, competitor and coach. He has been training for more than 17 years in various martial arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Karate, TKD and Kenpo. His experience and passion makes him an awesome coach.

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Brenden Richardson

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Head Coach

Brenden is a talented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is not only a knowledgable coach, but an experienced competitor with numerous wins under his belt. His experience extends beyond just BJJ, but also includes coaching wrestling as well.

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Kimberly DeArmond

Asst. Teen Combatives Coach

Kimmy (AKA Kimbo Slice) has been training Krav Maga for more than 5 years and with Faction Combatives for more than 3. She is not only a skilled practitioner, but also a knowledgable coach for our Teen Combatives / Krav Maga classes.

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