Mixed martial arts enthusiasts and prospective enthusiasts of the sport have a new place to train in a variety of martial arts methods.
East Lansing Underground Martial Arts opened in the Campus Town Mall on Grand River in October of 2011.
“I chose the Campus Town Mall for its location near campus and its proximity to the heart of
East Lansing,” says owner Charyl Kirkland.
At the new facility students can learn jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, judo and self-defense. Kirkland is pleased to have East Lansing native, Matt Torres, volunteering his time to the gym, bringing over 20 years’ experience in martial arts and training at some of the best mixed martial arts gym in the country to the gym.
“We have a lot of great members with various backgrounds in martial arts, boxing and wrestling,” says Kirkland, “so it’s a great environment where members are passing on their knowledge to other members and everyone benefits. It’s a great place to be.”
Kirkland says she eventually plans to move the business to a larger facility as the business continues to grow.
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