Beginner to competition • Chagrin Falls + Bainbridge Township
Learn practical striking and grappling skills close to home, whether you are stepping on the mat for the first time or training toward competition. Adult MMA and Youth MMA for ages 7+ meet every week at IVA Performance.
01 / Local MMA training
You should not have to drive across Greater Cleveland to find consistent mixed martial arts training. These classes serve Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, and nearby Chagrin Valley families from a full training facility close to home.
Both programs emphasize learning the fundamentals, practicing with purpose, and building from week to week. This is a place to learn recreationally or work toward real competition readiness. Beginners are welcome, competition is optional, and your first class is free.
02 / Choose your program
Beginners + competitors
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.
Ages 7+ • Competition pathway
Youth MMA gives kids ages 7 and up a structured place to learn real martial arts skills, improve coordination, and practice with purpose. Students can build a strong recreational foundation or work toward age-appropriate competition goals.
03 / Current class schedule
All times are Eastern. Contact Coach Carrino before your first class to confirm the current schedule.
04 / Simple pricing
Try your first class free before choosing a membership.
Unlimited access to the combat-sports mat area.
For people who already have an IVA membership.
05 / More ways to train
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 ↗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 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
Find IVA in the back of the Tanglewood shopping center, behind Giant Eagle. The gym is convenient to Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, and the surrounding Chagrin Valley.
07 / Common questions
Yes. Your first Adult MMA or Youth MMA class is free. Contact Coach Carrino to choose the right class and confirm your visit.
Classes are held at IVA Performance, 8535 Tanglewood Square # T15, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. The gym is in the back of the Tanglewood shopping center behind Giant Eagle.
Adult MMA currently meets Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 9:30 AM. All times are Eastern.
Youth MMA is open to ages 7 and up. Classes currently meet Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM.
Combat sports is $75 per month and includes unlimited access to the mat area. Current IVA members can add combat sports for $40 per month.
No. Beginners are welcome in both programs. Contact Coach Carrino before your first class so he can help you start in the right place.
Yes. Athletes who want to compete can receive purposeful preparation for technical priorities, tactics, conditioning, pace, situational rounds, and the demands of their event. Competition is optional, but it is a serious part of the training available.
Yes. Private MMA sessions are $80 per hour and are available for adults and youth who want individual attention, focused technical work, or more time on specific skills.
Yes. Open mats are being planned for students who want to take training more seriously and get additional quality repetitions. Contact Coach Carrino to express interest and hear when dates are confirmed.
Adult MMA • Youth MMA ages 7+ • First class free