Striking fundamentals
Develop stance, footwork, defense, and combinations with an emphasis on clean, repeatable technique.
Your first class is free
Adult MMA • Beginners + competitors • Chagrin Falls + Bainbridge
Adult MMA. From first class to competition.
Build practical striking and grappling skills in a focused class at IVA Performance. Start as a beginner, train recreationally, or pursue serious competition preparation with coaching shaped around the level you want to reach.
Try itFirst class free
ScheduleTuesday & Wednesday + Saturday
LocationIVA Performance • Chagrin Falls
Combat sportsIncluded in your IVA membership
01 / The class
Learn the whole game.
Mixed martial arts connects the ranges that are often trained separately. Classes develop striking, takedown and grappling fundamentals, movement, and the ability to make good decisions as the situation changes.
The room is for adults who want to learn and improve. You can start from zero, return after time away, or prepare seriously for competition. Athletes with a competitive goal receive purposeful work shaped around their experience, event rules, and timeline.
02 / What we train
Fundamentals that connect.
Takedowns & grappling
Work on control, positional awareness, transitions, and no-gi grappling skills that connect to MMA.
MMA transitions
Learn to connect striking and grappling instead of treating each part of the sport as a separate activity.
Competition preparation
Prepare for the pace and decisions of competition through purposeful conditioning, tactics, situational rounds, and event-focused training.
03 / Schedule + membership
Train every week.
Current Adult MMA schedule • Eastern Time
Tuesday & Wednesday
Saturday
Combat sports is included.
Adult and Youth MMA classes are fully included in your IVA membership. There is no separate combat-sports fee.
| Membership | Annual contract | Monthly contract |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $75 | $85 |
| Single | $95 | $105 |
| Family | $175 | $190 |
The $75 student rate is also available with a 3-month summer contract. Valid student ID is required if over 18.
View IVA membershipsVisit IVA for current prices, membership terms, and enrollment. Your first MMA class is still free.
Private 1-on-1 MMA coaching is separate at $80/hour.
04 / Is it a fit?
Start where you are.
- You are completely new to mixed martial arts and want a clear starting point.
- You have trained before and want consistent local classes.
- You want combat-sports skill and conditioning without pressure to compete.
- You are interested in connecting striking, takedowns, and no-gi grappling.
- You want to prepare for an MMA, striking, or grappling competition with a clear goal and timeline.
- You live in Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, or a nearby Chagrin Valley community.
05 / More ways to train
Go deeper. Prepare with purpose.
Private 1-on-1 MMA sessions
Get individual coaching built around the techniques, positions, and decisions you want to improve. Private sessions give us time to slow things down, troubleshoot details, and work at your pace.
View private training options ↗Competition preparation
Prepare to compete with purposeful work on technical priorities, tactics, conditioning, pace, situational rounds, and the demands of your event. We will build the approach around your experience, ruleset, and timeline.
Discuss a competition goal ↗Open mat for extra reps
Open-mat sessions are being planned for students who want to take their training more seriously, drill outside regular class, and build more quality repetitions. Dates will be announced once confirmed.
Ask about future open mats ↗06 / Near Chagrin Falls + Bainbridge
Local training at IVA Performance.
8535 Tanglewood Square # T15, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023Find IVA in the back of the Tanglewood shopping center, behind Giant Eagle. The gym is convenient to Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, and surrounding Chagrin Valley communities.
07 / Common questions
Before your first class.
Do I need experience before joining Adult MMA?
No. Beginners are welcome. The class gives new students a practical starting point while allowing experienced students to keep developing their skills.
Is the first Adult MMA class free?
Yes. Your first class is free, so you can meet Coach Carrino, see the room, and decide whether the class is a good fit before choosing a membership.
Do I have to compete?
No. You can train for fitness, confidence, self-development, and the enjoyment of learning MMA. Competition is not a requirement.
Can you help me prepare for competition?
Yes. Competition preparation is an intentional part of the program for athletes who want it. Coaching can address technical priorities, tactics, conditioning, pace, situational rounds, and preparation for the rules and timeline of your event.
Do you offer private 1-on-1 MMA sessions?
Yes. Private 1-on-1 MMA sessions are $80 per hour. They are available for individual striking, grappling, and MMA coaching when you want focused attention on specific skills or more detail than a group class allows.
Will there be open-mat sessions?
Yes. Open-mat sessions are being planned for students who want to train more seriously and get additional repetitions outside regular classes. Contact Coach Carrino to express interest and hear when dates are confirmed.
What does the Adult MMA class cover?
Training connects striking, takedowns, and grappling, with particular experience in Muay Thai and no-gi jiu-jitsu fundamentals.
When are Adult MMA classes?
The current schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 9:30 AM. All times are Eastern.
How much does combat-sports training cost?
Adult and Youth MMA classes are fully included in your IVA membership, with no separate combat-sports fee. Student memberships are $75/month with an annual contract or $85/month with a monthly contract. Single memberships are $95/month with an annual contract or $105/month with a monthly contract. Family memberships are $175/month with an annual contract or $190/month with a monthly contract. The $75 student rate is also available with a 3-month summer contract. Valid student ID is required if over 18. See IVA for membership terms and enrollment. View IVA memberships and pricing
Where are classes held?
Classes are held at IVA Performance, 8535 Tanglewood Square # T15, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023, in the back of the Tanglewood shopping center behind Giant Eagle.
Chagrin Falls • Bainbridge Township • Chagrin Valley