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Striking & Grappling Gym · Broughshane

The Combat
Sport Institute

MMA (Grappling & Striking) · Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Classes for kids, juniors and adults. Led by Alan Philpott, former professional MMA fighter, and Ryan Greene, ex amateur MMA champion and BJJ black belt.

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  • Ninjas 5–11
  • Juniors 12–16
  • Adults

Our coaches

Coaches

Alan Philpott

Owner & Head Coach

Alan is a Ballymena-born former professional MMA fighter. He moved from boxing to MMA as a teenager, turned pro at 18 and went on to fight in the UK, Ireland and Australia, including for PFL Europe.

His titles include Northern Irish, Irish and BAMMA British championships.

  • Ex-pro MMA fighter
  • BAMMA British champion
  • PFL Europe

Ryan Greene

Co-Head Instructor

Ryan is an ex amateur MMA champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is co-head instructor at The Combat Sport Institute and leads the No-Gi and Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes.

  • Ex amateur MMA champion
  • BJJ black belt
  • Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Rachel McIlhaga

Coach – Ladies Strike Fit

Rachel leads our Ladies Strike Fit classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings (7:30–8:30pm): a ladies' striking and fitness session.

  • Ladies Strike Fit
  • Mon & Wed 7:30–8:30pm

Competition Our members have won medals in combat sports competitions.

Our story

Built from the ground up

Reel Watch Alan build The Combat Sport Institute from scratch A reel from Alan Philpott on Facebook. Watch on Facebook

What we teach

Classes

MMA

Mixed martial arts is taught in two parts: Grappling / Submission Wrestling and Striking.

Part 1

Grappling / Submission Wrestling

Takedowns, control, ground work and submissions. Submission Wrestling / No-Gi on Mondays with Alan Philpott.

Part 2

Striking

Stand-up striking. Tue & Fri with Alan Philpott, Thu with Ryan Greene.

Mixed Sparring

Wednesdays

Sparring session with Alan Philpott.

Gi Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

Saturdays

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the gi with BJJ black belt Ryan Greene: Ninja Gi-BJJ at 10am and BJJ Gi at 11am.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Tue & Thu

Jiu-Jitsu without the gi, with Ryan Greene.

Junior Competition Training

Fridays

Competition training for Juniors (12–16) with Alan Philpott.

Ladies Strike Fit

Mon & Wed

Strike Fit class for ladies with coach Rachel.

Who it's for

Age groups

Ages 5–11

Ninjas

Ninjas classes Monday to Friday, Ninja Grappling on Thursday and Ninja Gi-BJJ on Saturday.

Ages 12–16

Juniors

Juniors Striking, Juniors Grappling and Junior Competition Training.

Adults

Adults

MMA (Grappling / Submission Wrestling and Striking), Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Sparring and Ladies Strike Fit.

Message us to find out which classes suit you.

When we train

Weekly timetable

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Monday

  • 4:00–4:45pmNinjas Ninjas 5–11Alan Philpott
  • 5:00–6:00pmJuniors Striking Juniors 12–16Alan Philpott
  • 6:00–7:30pmSubmission Wrestling / No-GiAlan Philpott
  • 7:30–8:30pmLadies Strike Fit LadiesRachel

Tuesday

  • 4:00–4:45pmNinjas Ninjas 5–11Alan Philpott
  • 5:00–6:00pmJuniors Grappling Juniors 12–16Alan Philpott
  • 6:00–7:30pmNo-Gi Jiu-JitsuRyan Greene
  • 7:30–8:30pmStrikingAlan Philpott

Wednesday

  • 4:00–4:45pmNinjas Ninjas 5–11Alan Philpott
  • 5:00–6:00pmJuniors Striking Juniors 12–16Alan Philpott
  • 6:00–7:00pmMixed SparringAlan Philpott
  • 7:30–8:30pmLadies Strike Fit LadiesRachel

Thursday

  • 4:00–4:45pmNinja Grappling Ninjas 5–11Alan Philpott
  • 5:00–6:00pmJuniors Grappling Juniors 12–16Alan Philpott
  • 6:00–7:30pmNo-Gi Jiu-JitsuRyan Greene
  • 7:30–8:30pmStrikingRyan Greene

Friday

  • 4:00–4:45pmNinjas Ninjas 5–11Alan Philpott
  • 5:00–6:00pmJunior Competition Training Juniors 12–16Alan Philpott
  • 6:00–7:00pmStrikingAlan Philpott

Saturday

  • 10:00–11:00amNinja Gi-BJJ Ninjas 5–11Ryan Greene
  • 11:00am–12:00pmBJJ Gi AdultsRyan Greene

Sunday

No classes

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Your first class – what to bring

  • Book first Book your class in the MAAT app before you come.
  • Arrive early Arrive about 10 minutes early.
  • Comfortable kit Wear comfortable sports clothing: shorts or leggings and a t-shirt or rashguard, with no zips or buttons.
  • Water & towel Bring a water bottle and a towel.
  • Footwear Flip-flops or sliders for off the mat.
  • Gumshield A gumshield (mouthguard) for striking and sparring.
  • Gi classes For Gi Jiu-Jitsu on Saturdays, bring a gi if you have one. If not, ask a coach before your first class.
  • Mat-ready Trimmed nails, jewellery removed and long hair tied back.
  • Tell the coach Let the coach know about any injuries or medical conditions.
  • Ninjas & Juniors A parent or guardian books the class and should be contactable.

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Membership

Prices & offers

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Reviews

What our members say

5.0 ★ on Google · 18 five-star reviews

★★★★★
This is hands down the best gym. From day one it has become a second home for my family. World-class coaches, an incredibly supportive team, and a vibe that is unmatched. If you want a place that motivates you, genuinely cares about your progress, and is welcoming to all ages, this is it! Highly recommend!
Kerry S. · Google
★★★★★
unbelievable gym everyone there is so welcoming and helpfull especially for beginners when i first started everyone was very quick to help and give tips highly recommend
Kallum K. · Google
★★★★★
Amazing gym and great coaches, pushed every session and great atmosphere.
Keelan C. · Google

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Contact

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The Combat Sport Institute
Raceview Mill, 19 Mill Lane
Broughshane, Ballymena
BT42 4EZ
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