MMA training in Sarajevo
MMA is the most complete combat sport — striking, wrestling and ground fighting in one. At OCD Fighters we train all three from day one, in groups split by experience level.
What MMA training covers
Our MMA training rests on three pillars. First, striking — boxing, kickboxing, kicks, knees and elbows, pad and bag work, and controlled sparring. Second, wrestling: takedowns, takedown defence and work against the cage, the part that most often decides a fight. Third, grappling and ground work — positions, transitions, submissions and chokes. We don't train them as three separate sports but connect them through the transitions that make MMA what it is.
Boxing and striking within MMA
If you're looking for boxing or kickboxing, here's how we work: the club has no standalone boxing section, but striking is a full part of every MMA session. You'll learn stance, movement, jabs, hooks, uppercuts, defence and counters — the foundations of boxing — but in an MMA context, where you also have to account for takedowns and kicks. For many that's a more complete striking education than boxing alone. If you specifically want boxing with no wrestling or ground work, ask the coach and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
Groups by level
The beginner session (20:00–21:00, Tuesday and Thursday) is for people who have never trained — slower pace, focus on technique and safety, no hard sparring. The advanced group (18:00–19:45) trains harder, with sparring and competition preparation. The morning session (09:30–11:00) suits those who can't make evenings, mostly professional athletes and people working afternoons.
What to bring to your first session
Sports clothing, indoor trainers, a towel and a water bottle. Nothing else. Gloves, guards and the rest can wait until you're sure you're staying — the coach will tell you exactly what and where, with no pressure. Your first session is free and carries no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I train MMA with no combat sports experience at all?
- Yes. Most of our members started with none. That's exactly why the beginner group exists — you train alongside people at the same level, the pace is adjusted, and sparring only comes once your technique settles. Nobody gets thrown in at the deep end.
- Do you teach boxing in Sarajevo?
- We don't run a separate boxing section, but striking — boxing and kickboxing — is a core part of MMA training here. You'll work stance, movement, punches, kicks, defence and sparring. If you want boxing only, contact the coach and we'll tell you honestly whether we suit your goal.
- How much does MMA training cost in Sarajevo?
- Monthly MMA membership is 70 KM and covers every MMA session that week. MMA plus grappling is 100 KM per month. A single drop-in session is 15 KM. Your first session is free.
- Do I need to be fit before I start?
- No. That's the most common reason people delay starting, and the least justified. Conditioning is built in training — you come as you are and set your own pace until you find the rhythm.
Come to your first MMA session
The first session is free. Message the coach on WhatsApp or call to arrange a time that works for you.
Nedžarići 7, Sarajevo
Other programs
Grappling is fighting without strikes — takedowns, control, submissions and chokes. A sport where technique regularly beats strength, and probably the fastest way to learn to control someone bigger than you.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is ground fighting built on leverage, angle and timing — the idea that a smaller, weaker person can control a stronger one who doesn't know what they're doing. Ours is taught by a black belt.
A dedicated women's jiu-jitsu session, in a closed group, led by coach Dalila. No prior experience needed, and no atmosphere where you have to prove anything to anyone.
Never trained before? That's where most of our members started, and it isn't an obstacle. We run dedicated beginner groups for MMA and grappling, paced for people starting from zero.
No hidden costs and no joining fee. You pay a membership for the program you train, or per session if a monthly rhythm doesn't suit you. Your first session is free.
We train Monday to Saturday, mornings and evenings, in groups split by level. The full weekly schedule is below, with today highlighted.
Our gym is at Nedžarići 7, in the Novi Grad municipality of Sarajevo. There's a map and a directions button below — if it's your first visit, following the route straight to the address is easiest.
The gym is in Nedžarići, walking distance from the student halls. Sessions run mornings and evenings so they fit around lectures — and if your schedule is unpredictable, you can pay per session.
In your first weeks you'll hear a lot of terms nobody stops to explain. Here's what they mean — so you don't have to ask mid-round.