Mad Hatters Academy

17/06/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT JUST GOT SERIOUS
🥊 MMA SPARRING
🤼 GRAPPLING DRILLING CLASS
Running Side by Side Every Thursday Night at Mad Hatters
Whether you're looking to sharpen your striking and MMA skills through live sparring or develop your grappling with focused, technical drilling, Thursday nights now offer the best of both worlds.
The Grappling Drilling Class is designed to: ✅ Build faster reactions
✅ Improve timing and movement
✅ Increase technical understanding
✅ Develop realistic responses to common grappling situations
✅ Make your skill set sharper and more effective
While the MMA athletes are sparring, grapplers will have the opportunity to stay warm, stay active, and focus on high-level repetition and skill development in a dedicated drilling environment.
More reps. More reactions. More improvement.
📍 Mad Hatters Academy
📅 Every Thursday Night
DON'T JUST LEARN THE TECHNIQUE... LEARN HOW TO REACT TO IT.
TrainSmart Chichester MadHattersAsylum

28/05/2026

Good training environments are built on respect.

The mats are a place to learn, improve, help your teammates and push each other forward — not a dating site.

Everyone should feel comfortable training without being stared at, followed around or made uncomfortable. Whether someone is brand new or a seasoned competitor, respect comes first.

Train hard. Be a good partner. Support your teammates. Keep the vibe positive for everyone. 👊🏼

19/05/2026

Make your kids do hard stuff in a safe and inclusive environment.

30/04/2026

MAD HATTERS ACADEMY
BJJ • MMA • MUAY THAI • BOXING

As we do every year around this time, we are limiting new memberships to ensure we continue giving our current members the attention and progression they deserve.
We have just 15 spaces available.

When you join, you’ll receive:
• A FREE Gi or Gloves
BEGINNER WORKSHOP
Starting Monday – 8:00 PM
4-Week Programme
Perfect for anyone new looking to build a solid foundation in a structured, supportive environment.

Secure your spot before they’re gone!!!

29/04/2026

Mad Hatters hit the road to IFC – Iron Fighting Championships in Cheltenham… and came back 3–0 🏆
Couldn’t be prouder of the team. Three fights, three wins, and every single one was a display of real technical excellence.
Malik set the tone early — sharp, fast, and dominant from the first exchange. He wasted no time making a statement, finishing with a slick rear-naked choke that had everyone watching impressed.

Bradley stepped into an absolute war. Showed serious heart, stayed composed under pressure, then landed a perfectly timed left hook that dropped his opponent before sealing it with ground and pound. Proper grit.

Jacob rounded the night off with a very technical performance. Tough grappling exchanges throughout, but he stayed patient, stuck to the plan, and got the first-round ground and pound finish.

As a coach, I’m genuinely buzzing. These lads have put in serious work behind the scenes — tough sessions, ups and downs in the build-up — and it all came together on the night. Consistent pressure, sharp skills, and well-earned wins.
This is what it’s about. On to the next. 👊🔥

HardWorkPaysOff GroundAndPound RearNakedChoke

15/01/2026

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Empower your run and reclaim your peace of mind. 🏃‍♀️✨
Our recent workshop focused on practical self-defense and situational awareness for women runners. We covered how to handle "creepy" encounters and stay safe under stress, ensuring you feel confident and strong on every path.

Run without fear.

14/01/2026

Welcome to the team, George Bennett

​George joins us to lead the Mad Hatters boxing program alongside Tommo, who has been doing an incredible job. Together, they will focus on:
​Conditioning: Getting every athlete into elite physical shape.
​Fight Prep: Actively selecting and preparing members for upcoming bouts.
​Inclusive Training: Coaching everyone from recreational fitness enthusiasts to aspiring competitive fighters.
​Whether you're here for the workout or looking to step into the ring, you're in great hands with this duo.

31/10/2025

You get picked up and slammed, you get up.💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up. 💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up.💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up. 💥
You pick someone up and slam them. 😬
Some one better comes along.🫣
You get picked up and slammed, you get up.💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up. 💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up.💥
You get picked up and slammed, you get up.💥

Until one day you're on the big stage and you pick someone up and you slam them.🏆

Then you get picked up and your coach tells you his proud of you, you're the champ and all the slams, all the getting up was worth it. But the fight wasn't won when you did the picking up, the fight was won every time you got up.
So instead of looking back and hating everyone who slammed you, you look back and thank them, because without them you wouldn't have come to know how tough you are.

That's how trauma is healed, that's how friendship is formed and that's how champions are made.

29/10/2025

Danny “The Cheesecake Assassin” Mitchell

A retired English MMA fighter and respected coach from Doncaster. He turned pro in 2008, fought across major UK promotions, and earned a UFC contract in 2013. Known for his slick grappling and submissions, he holds a 20-9-1 record, with most wins by submission. A career highlight was his twister finish at Bellator 158 — the first in Bellator history. After retiring in 2017, he became head coach of AVT Fight Team in Leeds, training top UK fighters and developing the next generation of talent.

Not to be missed

27/10/2025