Movement & coordination
Practice balance, footwork, body control, and athletic movement through martial arts training.
Your first class is free
Youth MMA ages 7+ • Chagrin Falls + Bainbridge Township
Build skills. Pursue competition.
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.
Try itFirst class free
ScheduleTuesday & Thursday
LocationIVA Performance • Chagrin Falls
Combat sportsIncluded in your IVA membership
01 / The class
A place to learn and grow.
Youth MMA introduces the movement and skills behind mixed martial arts in an organized class setting. Practice can include stance and footwork, age-appropriate striking and grappling fundamentals, coordination, and controlled partner drills.
The goal is steady progress: listen, practice with purpose, respect training partners, and keep building from one class to the next. Students ages 7 and up can train recreationally or, when ready, pursue age-appropriate competition with more focused preparation.
02 / What we train
Fundamentals that connect.
MMA fundamentals
Learn introductory striking and grappling skills with clear instruction and age-appropriate progressions.
Respectful practice
Build the habits needed to listen, work safely with partners, and contribute to a productive room.
Competition pathway
For interested athletes, build toward age-appropriate competition through deeper technical work, purposeful rounds, and clear preparation goals.
03 / Schedule + membership
Train every week.
Current Youth MMA schedule • Eastern Time
Tuesday & Thursday
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?
Built for steady progress.
- Your child is age 7 or older and interested in mixed martial arts or kids martial arts.
- You want a physical activity that develops coordination and body control.
- Your child benefits from clear instruction and a structured group setting.
- You want skill development without making competition the only goal.
- Your child is interested in working toward an age-appropriate martial arts competition.
- Your family lives in Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, or a nearby 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.
What ages can join Youth MMA?
Youth MMA is open to kids ages 7 and up. Contact Coach Carrino if you have a question about your child’s individual fit for the current group.
Is the first Youth MMA class free?
Yes. The first Youth MMA class is free, giving your child a chance to participate and your family a chance to see whether the program is the right fit.
Does my child need martial arts experience?
No prior experience is required. New students can learn the fundamentals from an appropriate starting point.
Can Youth MMA help prepare my child for competition?
Yes. Competition is optional, but interested youth athletes can receive more focused preparation based on their age, experience, readiness, event rules, and timeline.
Are private Youth MMA sessions available?
Yes. Private 1-on-1 sessions are $80 per hour and are available when a young student would benefit from focused instruction, extra skill practice, or coaching at an individual pace.
Will Youth MMA students have open-mat opportunities?
Open-mat sessions are being planned for students who want additional, purposeful training time. Contact Coach Carrino to discuss your child’s fit and hear when dates are confirmed.
What will my child learn?
Classes can include movement, footwork, introductory striking and grappling, coordination, and the habits needed to practice safely and respectfully with partners.
When are Youth MMA classes?
The current Youth MMA schedule is Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM. All times are Eastern.
How much does Youth MMA 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 is Youth MMA 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