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Teixeira MMA & Fitness is owned and operated by retired professional Mixed Martial Artist / former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira & his wife Ingrid. "Teixeira MMA & Fitness LLC", formerly known as "Glover Teixeira MMA Training Center", opened its doors in Danbury Connecticut in 2014. This Danbury location originally served as a private Professional MMA Training Camp for Glover as he prepared for his upcoming fights. They soon decided to open the doors to share their facility with other professional fighters and athletes for their MMA Training Camps, then later with non-fighters as well, which led them to eventually rename the facility "Teixeira MMA & Fitness".
In December of 2018, Glover and Ingrid relocated their MMA Training Camp from its original location in Danbury to its new larger facility located at 32 Stony Hill Road in Bethel Connecticut. This move to a larger facility allowed them to be able to offer more to people and have the space to provide for the community.
Glover is originally from Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He has been fighting professionally since 2002. He was the Light Heavyweight World Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
He has also competed in the WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting), Impact FC, PFC, Shooto and numerous Jiu Jitsu and grappling tournaments over the years. He currently holds a 8th Degree Black Belt in Hawaiian Kempo, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, a Vale Tudo Luta Livre Black Belt under Marco Ruas of Ruas Vale Tudo and 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is Level I CrossFit Certified. Glover won the 2009 Brazilian ADCC trials in the under 99kg division and took 2nd place in the 2011 Brazilian ADCC trials.
Teixeira MMA & Fitness is a world class MMA Training Camp offering a friendly community atmosphere with a competitive touch. Going into a gym can be intimidating for some people, but at Teixeira MMA & Fitness, our environment is supportive of all skill levels. This is a no-joke gym that will teach you the right way with proper techniques and disciplines. We are unique because our instructors are real Professional Athletes who live and breathe what they're teaching you. Our professional athletes are passing down their fighting skills, various techniques and training principles they’ve developed throughout the years in their careers. Since we’ve opened, our gym has become a destination for people from all over the world striving to achieve their fitness, self-defense, and learn combat sports goals from our pros. No matter what your experience level, we can help you maximize your potential. Get inspired by the professional athletes teaching your class, along with the ones visiting to train with us.
We celebrate fitness and the accomplishments of our members, together. Teixeira MMA & Fitness is rooted in the community with many couples sharing their fitness journey together and multiple generations of family members exercising together as well. Dads and sons, mothers and daughters, dads and daughters...families of all kinds. It’s great to see health & wellness shared across generations with us. We welcome YOU to be a part of our fitness family too!
We deliver a comprehensive Mixed Martial Arts program that combines: Adult Hawaiian Kempo, Kids Hawaiian Kempo, Cardio Kickboxing, MMA Fitness, Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Submission Wrestling, Boot Camps, Kids Martial Arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Conditioning, HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, Fight Team, Belt Programs, NAGA accredited school, and Professional MMA Training Camp for a blend of the best fitness training.
Teixeira MMA & Fitness is a gym for EVERYONE! Mixed Martial Arts, fitness gym, personal training, fight team, community - all in one! Men, women, children, beginners, & seasoned athletes benefit from our training that delivers unique fitness and competitive mixed martial arts programs. We not only offer belt programs, but we offer fitness programs for adults and children as well.
Glover Teixeira is the former UFC Light Heavyweight World Champion. He retired in 2023 from fighting professionally. He holds the record for the most "Finishes" and "Submissions" in the history of the UFC Light Heavyweight division. He is also one of the oldest fighters to win a championship title in the UFC. Glover co-starred in the second season opening episode of the TapouT MMA reality television series. Since 2012 Teixeira has been included annually as an athlete in the Topps collector cards UFC editions. Teixeira was featured on the cover of "Train Hard Fight Easy" magazine in January of 2013. Teixeira was made into a Limited Edition Action Figure in the UFC Ultimate Collector Round 5 Collectors Series 14.5 released in 2013. Teixeira is a featured fighter in the EA Sports UFC video game which was released in 2014, EA Sports UFC 2 video game which was released in March of 2016, EA Sports UFC 3 video game which was released in February of 2018 and EA Sports UFC 4 released in August of 2020. In November of 2021, Teixeira was presented with The Key to the City of Danbury, Connecticut for his Championship win and his contributions to the city.
We offer classes for different age ranges: "Lil Dragons Hawaiian Kempo" for ages 3-5 and "Kids Hawaiian Kempo" for ages 6-8, "Kids Hawaiian Kempo" for ages 9-11 and another "Kids Hawaiian Kempo" for ages 12-14. In these classes, students will be continuing to earn belts at different levels as they learn the elements of Hawaiian Kempo. This includes self defense, self discipline and respect. Students will do a variety of bag work combined with cardio and strength training drills and techniques. The kids have a fun and exciting workout while getting in shape and working toward their black belt.
About Hawaiian Kempo
Hawaiian Kempo (a.k.a. Kajukenbo) blends kenpo, karate, judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing and wrestling. The system was developed by John Hackleman, founder & owner of The Pit Martial Arts in Arroyo Grande, CA where he teaches fighters to apply Hawaiian Kempo in the ring. The Pit places a heavy emphasis on The Pit's specialty strength and conditioning program. In order to add more time for a fitness-oriented curriculum aimed at producing well-conditioned athletes, training katas were eliminated from the original KaJuKenBo formula. Practicality and usability are emphasized in the areas of striking and grappling. Bag training is emphasized both standing and on the ground. It is a no holds barred fighting system of offensive and defensive methods, putting equal emphasis on striking with hands and feet, immobilization and controlling the opponent, as well as projections & takedowns. Glover is a 8th degree Black Belt under John.
We offer level 1 and level 2 BJJ classes for kids. In these Gi classes, students age 7 to 15 work technique while helping to build strength and endurance as they progess up the BJJ youth Belt system. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting. It is founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint locks & chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ promotes physical fitness, builds character & is a way of life.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda, Soshihiro Satake and Isao Okano. Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own combat sport through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of judo and jujutsu.
BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments and in self-defense situations. Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling" within the BJJ community) and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.
"ADULT HAWAIIAN KEMPO - LEVEL 1"
In this Belted class, students will learn the fundamental elements of Hawaiian Kempo. Students earn belts at levels based on their knowledge of the curriculum. The techniques you will learn include kickboxing and boxing. This class incorporates technique with conditioning in order for students to progress toward their Black Belt. This is a great class for anyone who is serious and who is looking to start their journey in Mixed Martial Arts.
"ADULT HAWAIIAN KEMPO - LEVEL 2"
In this class, students will learn the advanced elements of Hawaiian Kempo. It is recommended that students continue to this class from Level 1 after the fundamental techniques have been mastered. Students continue to earn belts at higher levels based on their knowledge of the curriculum. The techniques you will learn include kickboxing, boxing, grappling, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. This class incorporates technique with conditioning in order for students to progress toward their Black Belt. Sparring with full protective gear occurs once a week under the supervision of Glover himself. This is a great class for anyone who is serious and who is looking to gain more knowledge in Mixed Martial Arts. Whether your looking to be a fighter or just train like one, then this class is for you!!
In this Gi class, students age 7 to 15 work technique while helping to build strength and endurance as they progess up the BJJ youth Belt system.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting. It is founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint locks & chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ promotes physical fitness, builds character & is a way of life.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda ,Soshihiro Satake and Isao Okano. Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own combat sport through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of judo and jujutsu.
BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments and in self-defense situations.Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling" within the BJJ community) and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.
This class is open to all skill levels. Grappling is a type of hand to hand combat used at close range to gain physical
advantage to get a submission/tap, takedown, and/or ground control. It is a fast paced class taught by our professional fighters in a No Gi setting. The skills used in this class are applied to real MMA contests and grappling competitions.
In hand-to-hand combat, grappling is a close fighting technique used to gain a physical advantage such as improving relative position, or causing injury to the opponent. Grappling covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial arts that are practiced both as combat sports and for self-defense.
Grappling techniques can be broadly subdivided into: Clinch fighting; Takedowns and Throws; Submission holds and Pinning or Controlling Techniques; and Sweeps, Reversals, Turnovers, and Escapes.
Muay Thai or Thai boxing is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the 20th century, when practitioners from Thailand began competing in kickboxing, mixed rules matches, as well as matches under Muay Thai rules around the world. This class utilizes technique though mit & pad work.
These co-ed Cardio Kickboxing classes are a full body workout every time you step on the mat. The focus is on kickboxing skills and conditioning. This is a high intensity workout with punching and kicking while pushing your cardio to the limit. Cardio Kickboxing builds strength and increases your kickboxing skill level. These kickboxing classes will help you maximize your calorie burn and sculpt your body while boosting your endurance and helping you gain confidence. Whether you want to lose weight, get fit, or simply want to burn the day's stress away this is the class for you! Techniques include punching, kicking, HIIT, Tabata, bag work and circuit training. The variety in each class will keep you motivated. All skill levels are welcome! We make burning calories and getting fit fun for everyone!!
This is a high energy fitness class taught by professional fighters. This class will help you maximize your calorie burn and sculpt your body while boosting endurance & helping you gain confidence. Whether you want to lose weight, get fit, or simply want to burn the day's stress away this is the class for you! Techniques include punching, HIIT, Tabata, kicking, bag work and circuit training. The variety in each class will keep you motivated. All skill levels are welcome! We make burning calories & getting fit fun for everyone!!
Women's Kickboxing class uses the same principles as our Cardio Kickboxing class!! This Women's class is a full body workout every time you step on the mat. The focus is on kickboxing skills and conditioning. This is a high intensity workout with punching and kicking while pushing your cardio to the limit. Cardio Kickboxing builds strength and increases your kickboxing skill level.
Individual Sessions are available upon request.
Self Defense & MMA Seminars are available!
Birthday parties are available!!
Teixeira MMA & Fitness summer camp is simply amazing! Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active. Children will participate in energizing fitness games as they learn various martial arts disciplines. Our programs change daily, so no two camp days at Teixeira MMA are ever the same. We make it convenient for you to sign up for the dates that work for you by offering our easy online enrollment option on our "Summer Camps" page!
Our students may choose to engage in grappling tournaments through us. Test your skills, gain experience and confidence, while practicing positive behavior with the possibility of earning medals.
Most professional MMA fighters in the UFC, Bellator and other MMA promotions join a professional fight camp or training gym to help them prepare for fights. At our facility, spotting a film crew or a familiar face in the world of Mixed Martial Arts is perfectly normal. Many fighters train here, hold their Professional MMA Training Camps here, they work here, and they come for a visit to our facility. Fighters train together, learn each other's skill sets, share techniques and support each other. Occasionally film crews come here to record & interview the fighters to provide footage for commercials, videos, shows or upcoming pre-fight promotions. We currently have fighters competing in the UFC, LFA, Bellator, M-1 Global, Taura, AMMO, CFFC and PFL MMA.
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Spotting a film crew or a familiar face in the world of Mixed Martial Arts is perfectly normal here. Professional fighters train together, learn each other's skill sets, share techniques and support each other. Occasionally film crews come to record & interview the fighters to provide footage for commercials, videos, shows or upcoming pre-fight promotions.