Beginner to competition • Chagrin Falls + Bainbridge Township
MMA training. Beginner to competition.
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.
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
One mat. Two ways to train.
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Beginners + competitors
Adult MMA
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.
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.
Visit 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.
05 / More ways to train
Go deeper. Prepare with purpose.
Available now • $80/hour
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.
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.
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.
Meet me at I.V.A. Performance in Chagrin Falls, or choose the convenience of training at your place of residence. I’m a travelling trainer offering personal training, private mixed martial arts coaching, and boxing in Chagrin Falls and Bainbridge Township, with nearby Greater Cleveland home visits arranged by location and schedule.
Prefer training at home? Tell me your town, goals, and available training space. We’ll confirm travel availability, equipment, and a suitable setup for your session before you book.
I.V.A. Performance · 8535 Tanglewood Square # T15, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Get directions ↗
8535 Tanglewood Square # T15, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
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.
Yes. Your first Adult MMA or Youth MMA class is free. Contact Coach Carrino to choose the right class and confirm your visit.
Where are the MMA classes?
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.
What is the Adult MMA schedule?
Adult MMA currently meets Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 9:30 AM. All times are Eastern.
What ages can join Youth MMA?
Youth MMA is open to ages 7 and up. Classes currently meet Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM.
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
Do beginners need prior martial arts experience?
No. Beginners are welcome in both programs. Contact Coach Carrino before your first class so he can help you start in the right place.
Do you train athletes for competition?
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.
Can I book private 1-on-1 MMA coaching?
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.
Will you offer open-mat sessions?
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.