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  • 25 Feb 2026

    On the Outside Waiting to Come in

    Everyone remembers the first time they thought about walking into a combat sports gym. You probably spent twenty minutes in your car, staring at the front door, wondering if you were about to walk into a room full of people who were going to judge you for not knowing how to tie a belt or throw a proper jab. It’s a weird kind of nerves—the kind that makes you want to put the car in reverse and head back to the couch where it’s safe. The irony is that once you actually push through that door, you realize that nobody cares that you’re a beginner. In fact, most of the people on the mats are just glad to have someone else to train with. We all started at the same place: ....

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  • 16 Feb 2026

    Stop Sabotaging Your Rounds

    There is nothing more frustrating than showing up to the gym, ready to work, only to have your body quit on you twenty minutes in. You know the feeling: your brain is sharp, you know exactly what move to make, but your muscles just won't fire. You feel heavy, sluggish, and frankly, a little bit pathetic. Most people blame their "cardio," so they try to run more miles or do more sprints. But usually, the problem isn't your lungs. It’s the fact that you’re trying to run a high-performance engine on trash. We put a lot of emphasis on what happens on the mats, but the reality is that your training doesn't start when you walk through the gym doors. It starts at the grocery store. ....

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  • More Than Just a Workout

    Most people think of health as a number on a scale or how many miles they can jog without stopping. That’s fine for some, but it’s a pretty narrow way to look at what your body is capable of doing. At Relentless MMA, we see health as a total system. It’s not just about looking better in a mirror; it’s about building a body that actually functions under pressure and a mind that doesn’t quit when things get uncomfortable. The physical benefits of MMA are obvious, but they go deeper than just cardio. When you’re training, you aren't just moving in a straight line like you do on a treadmill. You’re twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. ....

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  • 3 Feb 2026

    The Only Thing You Still Have To Earn

    Everything else in your life has a "hack" now. You can use an app to skip the grocery line, a bot to write your work reports, and a screen to pretend you’re outside. We’ve optimized the struggle right out of our daily lives. The problem is, when you remove the struggle, you remove the growth. You end up with a high-speed life and a brain that’s forgotten how to handle anything that doesn’t have a loading bar. That’s why a place like Relentless MMA is becoming a weird kind of sanctuary. You can’t download a gas tank. You can't ChatGPT your way out of a bad position when someone has their cross-face buried in your jaw. There is no algorithm that can make ....

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  • 26 Jan 2026

    The Screen Can’t Hit Back: Why Your Brain Needs the Mat

    Most of us spend about ten hours a day staring at glowing glass. Whether it’s a laptop for work, a phone for "relaxing," or a TV to wind down, our lives have become incredibly intangible. We’re moving data, sending emails, and scrolling through algorithms that are designed to keep us distracted. It’s clean, it’s quiet, and it’s exhausting in a way that sleep doesn't seem to fix. This digital fatigue happens because your brain is a biological machine designed for physical problem-solving, yet we’ve trapped it in a world where nothing is actually solid. This is exactly why walking through the doors at Relentless MMA feels like such a shock to the ....

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  • 20 Jan 2026

    The Recalibration Effect: Why Your Bad Day at Work Doesn't Stand a Chance Against the Mat

    We all know the feeling of a modern "bad day." It’s rarely one catastrophic event; instead, it’s death by a thousand cuts. A passive-aggressive email from a client, stuck traffic that makes you late, a surprise bill, and a technology glitch that erases an hour of work. By 5:00 PM, your shoulders are practically touching your ears, your patience is nonexistent, and your brain’s fight-or-flight response is firing wildly over things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this state, every minor annoyance feels like a major crisis because your stress baseline is set incredibly high. You need a way to bring it back down to earth. This is where the martial arts mat performs ....

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  • The Ultimate Relief: Why the Mats Are the Only Place You Can’t Fake It

    In almost every other area of our lives, we are required to perform. At work, we wear the mask of the polished professional who has every answer. On social media, we curate a version of our lives that highlights only the victories and hides the struggle. Even in our social circles, there is a subtle pressure to appear "put together" and successful. This constant maintenance of our public image is exhausting. It is an anchor of ego that we drag behind us, weighing down our mental energy and keeping us from genuine growth. Then, you step onto the mat. The most beautiful and terrifying thing about martial arts—whether you are training in Karate, BJJ, or MMA—is that it is the ....

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  • The Unseen Team: Why Martial Arts is the Ultimate Collaborative Effort

    The Unseen Team: Why Martial Arts is the Ultimate Collaborative Effort

    When you look at a martial artist, you see an individual. You see one person standing in the center of the mat, one person executing a throw, or one person successfully navigating a difficult roll. Because of this, many people view martial arts as a solitary pursuit—a journey of self-improvement where you are the only variable. But the reality is far more interesting. Martial arts is perhaps the most collaborative "individual" endeavor on the planet. You might be the one earning the rank, but you are being carried there by the hands of every person you’ve ever trained with. The necessity of the partner is the most fundamental lesson of the mats. In a traditional gym, you can ....

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  • Relentless Refinement: We’re Leveling Up Our Training Environment!
    16 Dec 2025

    Relentless Refinement: We’re Leveling Up Our Training Environment!

    Change is inevitable, and growth is mandatory. At Relentless MMA, we are always pushing for better technique, stronger conditioning, and sharper focus. Now, we are applying that same principle of refinement to our gym itself! We are officially moving to a new location, and we are absolutely fired up about the future this new space represents. A New Standard of Excellence Our decision to move wasn’t about finding just any space; it was about finding and building the bestenvironment to support your relentless journey. The quality, functionality, and atmosphere of our new center will be a massive upgrade. We are taking the Relentless MMA philosophy—quality over ....

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  • 2 Dec 2025

    The Hardest Move You’ll Ever Make: Just Showing Up

    At Relentless MMA, we train hard. We push limits, sharpen technique, and build conditioning that translates both inside and outside the cage. But if you ask any experienced fighter, they'll tell you the most difficult part of the martial arts journey isn't the sparring, the drilling, or the conditioning. The hardest move is the one you make before you even step on the mat: The decision to show up. The Battle Before the Bell Every day, life throws obstacles in your path. Work fatigue, family commitments, unexpected stress—these are the mental opponents that whisper excuses, tempting you to skip training just this once. “I’m too tired today.” ....

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Relentless Mixed Martial Arts Google five star review - Hannah G.

Hannah G.

This gym has changed my life significantly since joining 2 years ago. I could name so many ways Relentless has changed me for the better. Physically I am in the best shape I have been ever in my entire life. I view health in a whole new way. I have made the best relationships with everyone here- they are pretty much a second family to me. Emotionally I have gotten tougher. I have grown to be so much more confident in myself and learned what hard work and dedication really looks like. The coaches here will really push you to your limit and help you individually understand the concepts and techniques to be better, because they GENUINELY care about you and want you to succeed. Because of the way Jiu Jitsu is taught here as well as being taught how to strike (which has been a struggle let me tell you), I am now more than capable of defending myself in a self defense situation. That's something I could not say two years ago. Relentless is ABSOLUTELY one of the best mma/jiu Jitsu/striking gyms in the area & I HIGHLY recommend you check them out for yourself. It will change your life!

Relentless Mixed Martial Arts Facebook five star review - Vincent M.

Vincent M.

This Gym is freaking awesome. They help you set and surpass your goals. Myself, I’ve always loved the Muay Thai fighting style, but never took any classes. I’ve done some brazilian jui-jitsu and mma because I’m a Lt. at a prison and a Sgt in the army. They really take the time to get to know their clients. Each session pushes me little by little, to help me take my cardio game to the next level. When there is a need for officer assistance in the prison, you have to haul butt to get there and probably fight. 30 seconds fighting with a person after running is a long time. This gym give you a few more options to add to your arsonal.

Relentless Mixed Martial Arts Google five star review - Beth S.

Beth S.

I was looking for a gym that offered mixed martial arts classes for beginners and happened upon relentless!! I am so glad I did. They offer everything I was looking for. A friendly atmosphere and great staff are among the best thing about the gym. At 37 I stepped way out of my comfort zone by starting these classes, but I am never made to feel like I can’t do it and the staff is so encouraging and they make me want to give my all the whole time I’m there: I would recommend Relentless to anyone young or old.

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