“If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you”
Martial arts and fitness classes In an inclusive and family-friendly environment for all ages and abilities.
Opened in 2010 as Phoenix MMA, Parity Martial Arts and Wellness has gone from strength to strength, training everyone from complete beginners and hobbyists through to international and professional athletes competing in some of the largest organisations in Europe.
Our coaches dedicate their time to helping adults and children thrive, gaining confidence by learning new skills - in classes such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing, Judo, Strength and Conditioning (S&C), Yoga and more - and practicing healthy habits to attain better physical and mental health outcomes. This is all achieved in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in our top class academy minutes from Southampton City centre, open 7 days a week.
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It’s the easiest way to sign up and book in to all of your sessions.
Just head to your App store, download the Parity Martial Arts App, fill in your details and then select your membership (including the 7 day free trial) - there’s no joining fees - they’re monthly rolling memberships, so if you have a change of circumstance you can just cancel.
There’s also Pay As You Go options if you prefer.
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The Academy is an amazing space. You walk through the doors and instantly you’re made to feel welcome. As a new comer, an experienced trainer or anyone who wants to try out their variety of martial arts I’d highly recommend them. The team are friendly, dedicated and talented. The gym itself is clean, of a very high quality and most importantly welcomes anyone. You may walk in feeling nervous but walk out feeling like you’ve achieved.
-Bethany T.
AMENITIES
At Parity, we’re always expanding our amenities to meet the wants and needs of our community. If there’s something you’d like to see added to our timetable or facility, let us know!
Premium classes
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Experienced coaches
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Beginner friendly
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Women , beginners, kids and toddlers specific classes.
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Private tuition and Personal Trainers
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7 day FREE trial
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Monthly guest passes
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Discounted membership for Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services and Full-Time students
Modern facilities
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Strength and Conditioning (S&C) area
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Punch bags and pads
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Padded wall for MMA wall/cage work
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2 large matted areas (approx. 3500 sq ft)
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Shower and toilet facilities
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Infrared sauna
We are registered with the UKBJJA AND IBJJF ensuring the quality and PReserving THE integrity of our standards
Parity Martial Arts and Wellness
72-94 Millbank St.
Southampton
SO14 5QN
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Proud to be a Mauricio Gomes Legacy Affiliate
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Often called the Godfather of BJJ here in the UK, Mauricio began training in Jiu-Jitsu at just four years of age. His father, who was a brown belt, started his journey and took him to classes at João Alberto Barreto’s academy.
As a teenager, Mauricio began training with the legendary Rolls Gracie. Under Rolls' guidance, he became a highly successful competitor and won the absolute division of the Rio de Janeiro State Championships in 1981. Shortly after this victory Rolls would award Mauricio his black belt. Mauricio continued training with Rolls until his tragic death in 1982.
Through his close ties with the Gracie family, Mauricio met Reila Gracie, the daughter of Carlos Gracie Sr. The two married and, although their relationship didn't last, they had a son, Roger Gracie. Roger would go on to become a ten-time World Champion and is widely recognised as being the greatest Jiu-Jitsu competitor of all time.
In the late 1990s, Mauricio came to the UK and established the very first Gracie Barra gym there. Through his teaching, many new gyms would open and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is now the fastest growing martial art in the UK.
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On August 25th 2017 Master Mauricio Gomes, along with Masters Marcio Stambowsky, Romero ‘Jacare’ Cavalcanti and Sergio Penha, were promoted to 8th degree red and white belt. This momentous achievement represents 38 years as a black belt and over 50 years training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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Mauricio started training with the legendary Rolls Gracie in 1977, and became one of only six people to be promoted to black belt by him in 1981.
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Mauricio also happens to be the father and coach of one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, Roger Gracie!
We are a REORG approved training facility providing a fully-funded BJJ training programme designed to support the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of veterans, military and emergency services personnel.