MMA Training in Broomfield, CO
Train the complete fight game under a former professional fighter. Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling, taught by lineages coaches in one welcoming, no-ego academy.
Real MMA Training in the Heart of Broomfield
Limitless Combat Academy is Broomfield's home for serious mixed martial arts training. Our founder and head coach, Kru Ali Hanjani, is a former professional MMA fighter who competed at the highest amateur and professional levels before retiring to build this academy in 2017. He brings a real fighter's perspective to every class, not theory, not YouTube curriculum, but training that has been tested in the cage.
What separates us from most "MMA gyms" is that we teach the foundation arts as their own legitimate disciplines, then integrate them into MMA. Our Muay Thai program is an affiliate of Serial Boxe under Sensei Benjamin Schissler. Our BJJ program is an affiliate of the Shokunin BJJ Association under Robert Wunderlich. Our wrestling program is led by collegiate All-American Coach Josh DeSherlia. When you train MMA at Limitless, you're learning each piece from a coach who is qualified to teach it, not a generalist running through a watered-down combination of all three.
Below is everything you need to know about our MMA program, what it is, who it is for, what your first class looks like, who is teaching you, and how to book your free first session.
What Is MMA (And Why People Train It)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is exactly what the name says: a combat sport that combines multiple martial arts into one complete fighting system. At the highest level, UFC, Bellator, ONE Championship, fighters blend striking (boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing), grappling (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, sambo), and wrestling into a single seamless skill set.
MMA is the most complete combat sport in the world because no single martial art accounts for every range of fighting. A striker who can't grapple is in trouble the second a wrestler shoots a takedown. A grappler who can't strike is in trouble standing up. MMA trains all of it, and at Limitless, you'll train each component with a coach who specializes in it, then learn how to integrate them.
Who MMA Training Is For
- Adults 18+ who want the most complete combat sports training available
- Athletes who want to compete in amateur or professional MMA
- Striking or grappling specialists who want to round out their game
- Fitness-driven students who want the variety of three sports in one membership
- Self-defense-minded adults who understand that real situations don't stay in one range
Why MMA?
It's the most complete fighting system that exists
No martial art is complete on its own. Striking covers standing range. Wrestling covers takedowns and positional control. BJJ covers the ground and submissions. MMA is what happens when you train all three together, and it's why MMA fighters are the most well-rounded combat athletes in the world.
You learn each piece from a specialist
Many MMA gyms teach a blended, generalist curriculum where one coach runs you through a little bit of everything. At Limitless, you'll learn Muay Thai from Kru Ali (lineaged under Serial Boxe), BJJ from Kru Ali and Coach Mark (lineaged under Shokunin BJJA), and wrestling from Coach Josh (collegiate All-American). Each art is taught at the depth it deserves, then integrated into MMA.
The conditioning is unmatched
MMA athletes are widely considered the best-conditioned athletes in sport. Training the full game develops a kind of cardio and full-body endurance that almost nothing else can match. Even if you never step into a cage, the body you build training MMA is one of the strongest, most capable bodies you can have.
It's the closest thing to a real-fight skill set
Real altercations don't stay in one range. A confident MMA practitioner can strike at distance, defend takedowns, control on the ground, and submit when needed. For practical self-defense, no single martial art beats MMA's range coverage.
Benefits of Training MMA
Our MMA students come for different reasons, competition, fitness, self-defense, the challenge, and they walk away with all of it. Here's what regular MMA training delivers:
How Muay Thai, BJJ, and Wrestling Fit Into MMA
Muay Thai: Your Striking Game
Muay Thai is the dominant striking base in modern MMA for a reason. Its punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and clinch work cover every distance you'll fight at on the feet. At Limitless, you'll learn authentic Muay Thai from Kru Ali, a former pro fighter trained under Serial Boxe and apply it directly to MMA scenarios.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Your Ground Game
Once a fight hits the floor, BJJ is what keeps you safe and dangerous. You'll learn positions, escapes, submissions, and the ground control that has become non-negotiable in modern MMA. Our BJJ program is an affiliate of Shokunin BJJA under Robert Wunderlich, so your jiu-jitsu credentials are real.
Wrestling: The Bridge Between Standing and Ground
Wrestling determines where the fight takes place. A great wrestler decides whether to keep it standing or take it to the ground. Coach Josh DeSherlia, a collegiate All-American with 20+ years of coaching experience, leads our wrestling program. You'll learn takedowns, takedown defense, scrambling, and top control, the skills that win modern MMA fights.
MMA: Integrating It All
In dedicated MMA classes, we put the three foundations together. You'll learn how to set up takedowns off strikes, how to defend submissions during scrambles, how to strike from the clinch, and how to transition between ranges fluidly. This is where the skills you've built in your individual arts become a complete fighting system.
What to Expect in Your First Class
Walking into an MMA gym for the first time can feel intimidating, especially given how the sport gets portrayed. The reality at Limitless is very different from what most people imagine. Here's what actually happens:
- You'll be greeted at the door. We'll introduce you to a coach, give you a quick tour, and show you where to put your stuff.
- We'll match you to the right starting point. Beginners typically start in our fundamentals classes, Muay Thai, beginner BJJ, or wrestling, rather than jumping straight into integrated MMA. We'll talk through your goals and place you accordingly.
- We provide loaner gear. Gloves, shin guards, and other equipment if you don't have your own. Bring athletic clothes and a water bottle.
- Class starts with a warm-up. Light cardio, movement, and conditioning, scaled to your fitness level. No one is throwing you to the wolves.
- Technique first, intensity later. You'll learn fundamental techniques from a coach who breaks them down step by step. Sparring and live drilling are introduced gradually and only when you're ready.
- Everyone is supportive. The combat sports community at Limitless is famously welcoming. Your training partners want you to get better, because that makes them better.
- You'll leave exhausted and hooked. Most first-timers walk out shaking their head, smiling, and immediately texting their friends about it.
MMA Class Schedule
Meet Your MMA Coaching Staff
MMA at Limitless is taught by a coaching team, not one generalist. Each foundation art is led by a coach with real lineage and real experience in that discipline.
What Our MMA Students Say
How to Get Started
Getting started at Limitless is simple. Your first session is on us, no commitment, no sales pressure.
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Book your free first session. Use the form below or call us at (720) 515-6319.
STEP 2
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Show up 15 minutes early. We'll meet you at the door, give you a tour, and place you in the right starting class based on your background and goals.
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Train your first class. After class, we'll sit down with you to map out a training plan that fits your goals, whether that's general fitness, self-defense, or eventual competition. Zero pressure.
Membership & Pricing
We don't list our membership pricing online because it varies based on which programs you want access to (MMA full access typically includes Muay Thai, BJJ, wrestling, and integrated MMA classes). After your free trial, we'll walk you through the options that fit your goals and schedule. Serious MMA students typically train 4–6 sessions per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need any experience to start MMA?
No. The vast majority of our students walk in with zero experience. Beginners typically start by building fundamentals in one or two of the foundation arts, usually Muay Thai or beginner BJJ, before adding integrated MMA classes. We'll place you in the right starting point and progress you as your skills develop.
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Will I have to spar or fight on day one?
Absolutely not. Sparring and live drilling are introduced gradually and only when you're ready, typically after months of building fundamentals. Your first class is technique-focused, partner-friendly, and safe. No one in this gym is interested in beating up beginners.
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What gear do I need?
For your first class, just athletic clothes and a water bottle. We'll loan you gloves and shin guards. Once you're training regularly, you'll want your own gloves, shin guards, mouthguard, and a BJJ gi, we'll point you to solid beginner gear (roughly $200–$300 total for everything).
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Is MMA training safe?
When taught correctly, yes. Limitless emphasizes technique over toughness. Sparring intensity is controlled, drilling is partner-friendly, and we never put beginners in over their heads. Injuries in our program are rare and almost always minor. The biggest risk in MMA is bad coaching, which is exactly why lineage and qualifications matter.
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Can I just train MMA, or do I have to train all three arts?
Most students train across all three foundation arts because that's what makes you a complete MMA athlete, but you can specialize if you want to. Many of our students focus heavily on striking or grappling and add the others gradually. We'll build a plan that fits your goals.
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I want to compete. Can Limitless take me there?
Yes. Kru Ali competed professionally for six years and has cornered students in MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu competitions across the nation. If you're serious about competing, we have the coaching, sparring partners, and corner experience to take you there safely and properly.
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I'm older / out of shape / starting from scratch. Is MMA for me?
Yes. We've had students in their 40s and 50s start with no athletic background and become serious practitioners. MMA training scales to your level, you control your intensity, your training frequency, and your goals. Most older students train for fitness and skill, not competition, and that's completely valid.
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What's the free first session like?
It's a full regular class, same warm-up, same instruction, same training partners as our paying members. No watered-down "intro" version. We'll place you in the class that fits your background, and after class we'll answer your questions and walk you through next steps if you want to continue.
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