programmes overview
Make Your University Story Bigger Than the SU Bar
Train MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Plymouth’s home of martial arts
University is your chance to try something new, meet people and create stories you’ll still be telling years from now.
Why not make yours the year you learned to box, mastered your first BJJ submission, trained Muay Thai or stepped into an MMA cage?
At Hybrid Gym, you can train across all four disciplines, improve your strength and fitness and become part of a genuine community—all under one membership.
No previous experience is needed. You simply have to walk through the door.
Your University Home From Home
Moving to university can be exciting, but finding your people and settling into a new city doesn’t always happen overnight.
Hybrid is more than somewhere you visit for a one-hour class. We’re a family-run, members-only gym where people train together, make friends and support one another.
Come in for a session, meet up during open-mat time, use the gym or simply stop for a coffee and a chat.
You’ll have somewhere to go, something positive to focus on and a community that knows your name.
One Membership, Four Martial Arts, One Community
You don’t have to choose a single discipline before you begin. Your membership gives you access to:
Mixed Martial Arts
Combine striking, grappling and wrestling while learning one of the world’s fastest-growing combat sports.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Build skill, strength and problem-solving ability through technical ground fighting and submissions.
Muay Thai
Learn powerful punches, kicks, knees and elbows while developing exceptional fitness and confidence.
Boxing
Develop sharp technique, faster reactions and outstanding conditioning with experienced boxing coaches.
You can concentrate on the martial art you love most or train across all four. Sparring and competition are always optional.
The Hybrid Student Annual Membership
Your entire year of training for £599 save £351!!
Commit to something memorable during your time in Plymouth and get everything you need to begin.
Your membership includes:
- Unlimited MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing and BJJ sessions
- Access to our fitness and yoga timetable
- Use of our fully equipped gym
- Open-mat training time
- Support from experienced coaches
- A free pair of boxing or MMA gloves
- A free gum shield
- A free Hybrid T-shirt
- No additional class fees
£599 for the full year—equivalent to less than £50 per month.
Train once a week, several times a week or mix different disciplines around your lectures and university commitments.
£599
for the full year—equivalent to less than £50 per month.
Train once a week, several times a week or mix different disciplines around your lectures and university commitments.
Valid student identification required. Equipment offer applies to new student annual memberships. Full membership terms apply.
Prefer to Pay Monthly?
Our flexible combat membership is £77 per month.
You’ll receive the same access to martial arts classes, fitness sessions, yoga, open-mat time and the gym. However, the free gloves, gum shield and T-shirt are exclusively included with the £599 student annual membership.
Built for Beginners
Never worn boxing gloves? Don’t know the difference between MMA and BJJ? You’ll be in good company.
Many of our members arrived at Hybrid with no martial arts experience. Our coaches will teach you the fundamentals, explain each technique and help you progress at a pace that suits you.
You don’t need to be fit before you start. Training is how you become fitter.
You also don’t have to fight or compete. Some members want to enter the cage or ring; others train for fitness, confidence, self-defence, stress relief or simply because they love it.
There is a place here for both.
More Than 30 Sessions Every Week
University life changes from week to week, so flexibility matters.
With early, daytime and evening training available across multiple disciplines, you can fit your sessions around lectures, assignments, work and nights out.
One membership takes care of your:
- Martial arts training
- Strength and fitness
- Yoga and mobility
- Gym access
- Social community
- Much-needed time away from studying
No juggling several memberships. No paying separately for every activity.
Your Training Space
Hybrid is a 9,000-square-foot martial arts and fitness facility across three floors, with:
- A dedicated striking dojo
- Punch bags and specialist training equipment
- A boxing ring
- An MMA cage
- A separate grappling dojo
- A fully equipped commercial gym
- An Olympic weightlifting area
- A performance and fitness studio
- Reception and coffee area
- Free on-site parking
We’re based at Hybrid Gym Clare Place, Coxside, within easy reach of the University of Plymouth campus and city-centre student accommodation.
Established in Plymouth Since 2006
Hybrid was founded by Darren Norris in 2006 and is still proudly family-run.
Our experienced coaches have helped complete beginners, recreational members and competitive fighters develop their skills. Hybrid fight teams have built an excellent reputation across the South West and nationally—but the heart of the gym has always been its members.
Egos are left at the door. Respect, encouragement and good training come first.
More Than 30 Sessions Every Week
University life changes from week to week, so flexibility matters.
With early, daytime and evening training available across multiple disciplines, you can fit your sessions around lectures, assignments, work and nights out.
One membership takes care of your:
- Martial arts training
- Strength and fitness
- Yoga and mobility
- Gym access
- Social community
- Much-needed time away from studying
No juggling several memberships. No paying separately for every activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous martial arts experience?
Not at all. Complete beginners are welcome, and our coaches will help you learn the fundamentals safely.
Do I have to choose one martial art?
No. Your membership includes MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing and BJJ, so you’re welcome to train across different disciplines.
Do I have to spar or fight?
No. Sparring and competition are optional. You can train purely for fitness, confidence, learning new skills and enjoyment.
What equipment will I need?
Students taking our £599 annual membership receive a free pair of boxing gloves, a gum shield and a Hybrid T-shirt. Your coach will advise you about any additional equipment as your training develops. And during 2 week trials you will be loaned gloves and shin guards.
Can I use the gym as well?
Yes. Your combat membership includes access to our commercial gym, as well as our fitness and yoga sessions.
Can I fit training around lectures?
Yes. With more than 30 weekly sessions and a mixture of training times, you can build your own schedule around university life.
What happens during university holidays?
Your annual membership remains active for the full year, so you can continue training whenever you are in Plymouth including during reading weeks and holidays.
What Will Your University Story Be?
You could spend the year saying you’ve always wanted to try martial arts.
Or you could look back and say that university was where you learned to box, started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discovered Muay Thai or became an MMA fighter.
Come for the training. Stay for the people.
Join Hybrid for the year for £599 and receive your gloves, gum shield and Hybrid T-shirt free.
Hybrid Combat Gym, 22 Clare Place, Coxside, Plymouth, UK
01752 265785