Coach Rocky

Matt Wignall trains in all the classes Guelph MMA and mixes things up nicely. Watching him start in boxing then transition to literally doing it all has been fun. Keep up the good work young man!

Coaches are failing fighters by not teaching them proper technique then lazily sub contracting the rest of the work to a "strength and conditioning coach" whatever that means. We have people prancing around thinking they're good when they are out of alignment and position with all their basics. Then we have gym bros with degrees that have never fought that are now going to "science" their way into ruining the fighter by loading an uneducated body. Logan's lucky enough to have a mom drag him to me weekly. I was able to instill proper breathing mechanics and foot position from the very beginning. The foundation of any technique is breath control and the ability for the stance to sink. Speed and power is knowing the maximal rotation of coils and unleashing them with intent. People are doing things ass backwards to the way they're supposed to because they never learned from real old school coaches.

I'll admit we've kicked out lots of people over the years. Our gym has a zero tolerance policy towards disrespect. We've seen it all, from delusional "fighters" to the bro who sees red. This is the wrong place to pretend to be a tough guy. Not a single one of them is worth having in my gym. The other week, we turned away two trial members who were experienced fighters who just immigrated here. They were not being respectful towards our female coaches when they were being instructed. So we told them to go elsewhere in the city. We've been in business for long enough to enjoy the privilege of not needing more members, but always holding space to welcome anyone looking to build and become stronger together.

GuelphMMA our coaches have a seen it all and their experience is a game changer in the training room and in the corner during competition. Tristan did a great job following the plan.

Tristan isn't getting his Taekwondo blackbelt anytime soon, but he's become a well rounded competitor since joining Guelph MMA. He does it all from boxing, mma, bjj and kickboxing. He's a great teammate and improving rapidly! FULL FIGHT on YouTube link in bio!

Here GuelphMMA we are most proud of our community and gym culture. Where other's may be quick to point toward trophies and competitive accomplishments, we highlight the fact we've been a pillar of positive change in Guelph's community since 2014. We have all the competitive accolades too, but its the stories of our members lives being changed for the better from training that always stand out to me. Wolfgang laid down the foundation and as I take over I want to honour his vision and bring it to another level. This is Guelph's home of real martial arts. Come see what we're all about!

ULTIMATE FOOTWORK DRILL! People overcomplicate footwork and end up doing unnecessary movement. Out of all the skillets in martial arts footwork is the most misunderstood. Just do this.

"Don't worry you know Jiujitsu."

Face blocking works.

Don't complain and hit him.