Shay Walsh MMA

Shay Walsh MMA

Shay Walsh MMA

Train mixed martial arts in a safe, friendly and family-led gym, where anyone is welcome.

Train mixed martial arts in a safe, friendly and family-led gym, where anyone is welcome.

Train mixed martial arts in a safe, friendly and family-led gym, where anyone is welcome.

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COME FIND US

93-95 Mainway, Lancaster, LA1 2AY

COME FIND US

93-95 Mainway, Lancaster, LA1 2AY

COME FIND US

93-95 Mainway, Lancaster, LA1 2AY

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CONTACT

07708015068

shay@shaywalshmma.com

CONTACT

07708015068

shay@shaywalshmma.com

CONTACT

07708015068

shay@shaywalshmma.com

The MMA gym that means more than training.

The MMA gym that means more than training.

The MMA gym that means more than training.

Shay Walsh MMA is a gym built on a legacy of passion, hard work and community in Lancaster, England. Shay is an MMA World Champion turned Head Coach who now offers world-class MMA training to people of all ages and abilities.

Shay Walsh MMA is a gym built on a legacy of passion, hard work and community in Lancaster, England. Shay is an MMA World Champion turned Head Coach who now offers world-class MMA training to people of all ages and abilities.

20+

20+

20+

YEARS EXPERIENCE
YEARS EXPERIENCE
YEARS EXPERIENCE

600+

600+

600+

SATISFIED MEmbers
SATISFIED MEmbers
SATISFIED MEmbers

7

7

7

DEDICATED CLASSES
DEDICATED CLASSES
DEDICATED CLASSES

4

4

4

expert coaches
expert coaches
expert coaches

A gym endorsed by
Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski

A gym endorsed by
Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski

Shay Walsh is a long time training partner of Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski, since winning Tiger Muay Thai Scholarships together in 2014. It was a pleasure to have the 6x UFC World Champion and greatest featherweight of all time in Lancaster to celebrate The Great Reopening of Shay Walsh MMA.

Shay Walsh is a long time training partner of Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski, since winning Tiger Muay Thai Scholarships together in 2014. It was a pleasure to have the 6x UFC World Champion and greatest featherweight of all time in Lancaster to celebrate The Great Reopening of Shay Walsh MMA.

OUR CLASSES

At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.

  • MMA

    Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

  • KICKBOXING

    Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.

  • SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

    Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.

  • BOXING

    Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.

  • FREESTYLE WRESTLING

    Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.

  • OPEN MAT

    A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.

  • SQUAD TRAINING

    Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.

  • PRIVATE COACHING

    Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

OUR CLASSES

At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.

  • MMA

    Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

  • KICKBOXING

    Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.

  • SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

    Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.

  • BOXING

    Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.

  • FREESTYLE WRESTLING

    Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.

  • OPEN MAT

    A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.

  • SQUAD TRAINING

    Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.

  • PRIVATE COACHING

    Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

OUR CLASSES

At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.

  • MMA

    Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

  • KICKBOXING

    Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.

  • SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

    Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.

  • BOXING

    Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.

  • FREESTYLE WRESTLING

    Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.

  • OPEN MAT

    A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.

  • SQUAD TRAINING

    Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.

  • PRIVATE COACHING

    Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

OUR CLASSES

At Shay Walsh MMA, we offer world-class mixed martial arts training in a safe and friendly environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, with separate classes for kids (5-11 y/o), teens (12-17 y/o) and adults (18+ y/o). Come and experience top-tier instruction in a supportive and caring community.

  • MMA

    Combines all martial art disciplines - striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

  • KICKBOXING

    Striking focused on kicking and punching combinations.

  • SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

    Ground fighting with an emphasis on techniques for MMA, focused on securing positions of control and progressing to choke / joint lock submissions.

  • FREESTYLE WRESTLING

    Grappling that focuses on takedowns, throws and pinning your opponent to the mat.

  • OPEN MAT

    A self-directed session for additional drilling or sparring practice.

  • SQUAD TRAINING

    Invite only session for competitive MMA athletes.

  • BOXING

    Close range punching, utilising feints, headwork and footwork.

  • PRIVATE COACHING

    Private sessions are 1:1 training sessions that allow you to work directly with a coach to work on any area of your training such as striking, wrestling and submission grappling.

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Each member of our team brings with them a unique skillset to provide the best training for every member.

Each member of our team brings with them a unique skillset to provide the best training for every member.

  • Shay Walsh

    Head Coach

  • Sergio Zappone

    MMA Coach

  • Georgi Valentinov

    Freestyle Wrestling Coach

  • Charlie Ash

    MMA Coach

  • Shay Walsh

    Head Coach

  • Sergio Zappone

    MMA Coach

  • Georgi Valentinov

    Freestyle Wrestling Coach

  • Charlie Ash

    MMA Coach

  • Shay Walsh

    Head Coach

  • Sergio Zappone

    MMA Coach

  • Georgi Valentinov

    Freestyle Wrestling Coach

  • Charlie Ash

    MMA Coach

  • Shay Walsh

    Head Coach

  • Sergio Zappone

    MMA Coach

  • Georgi Valentinov

    Freestyle Wrestling Coach

  • Charlie Ash

    MMA Coach

HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS

Find out what our members think about our gym. Their words are authentic testimonies of the experiences lived in our gym. Learn how we've earned the trust and satisfaction of our members by teaching them not just how to fight, but creating lasting connections and true friendships.

  • Patryk Toczkowski

    "Been coming here for a good few years now and I'm proud to be a part of this little community, can't wait to see where it'll all unfold 💪Keep smashing it Shay!"

  • Adam

    "Thank you for all you have done are are doing for me an my boys, We feel extremely fortunate to have found your gym!"

  • Tom Owen

    "Thanks for all the hard work Shay!! You’ve built a great gym. I’ve visited many others on my travels and nowhere comes close!! I’m Excited to see what the future holds as the gym goes from strength to strength!!"

  • Jack Cummings

    "Thank you Shay for providing all of us a gym and great community to be in. Means a lot to us and we hope to see the gym grow further!"

  • Patryk Toczkowski

    "Thank you Shay for providing all of us a gym and great community to be in. Means a lot to us and we hope to see the gym grow further!"

  • Gaz

    "Thanks for all your help with my training and making me feel welcome at the club."

  • Paco & Frankie

    "Been coming since 2021 with my son. Watching the progression of my son is heartwarming to see and that’s thanks to shay and his efforts. The community he has created through the gym is amazing to be a part of and the lads and ladies are Such a good team. Amazing to be a part of it all Keep it up shay!"

  • Patryk Toczkowski

    "Been coming here for a good few years now and I'm proud to be a part of this little community, can't wait to see where it'll all unfold 💪Keep smashing it Shay!"

  • Adam

    "Thank you for all you have done are are doing for me an my boys, We feel extremely fortunate to have found your gym!"

  • Tom Owen

    "Thanks for all the hard work Shay!! You’ve built a great gym. I’ve visited many others on my travels and nowhere comes close!! I’m Excited to see what the future holds as the gym goes from strength to strength!!"

  • Jack Cummings

    "Thank you Shay for providing all of us a gym and great community to be in. Means a lot to us and we hope to see the gym grow further!"

  • Patryk Toczkowski

    "Thank you Shay for providing all of us a gym and great community to be in. Means a lot to us and we hope to see the gym grow further!"

  • Gaz

    "Thanks for all your help with my training and making me feel welcome at the club."

  • Paco & Frankie

    "Been coming since 2021 with my son. Watching the progression of my son is heartwarming to see and that’s thanks to shay and his efforts. The community he has created through the gym is amazing to be a part of and the lads and ladies are Such a good team. Amazing to be a part of it all Keep it up shay!"

WELCOME TO THE FIGHT ZONE

Discover the talent behind Shay Walsh MMA in our dedicated Fight Zone Gallery. Explore videos and pictures from hard training sessions in the gym to under the bright lights ringside with our competition fighters.