Caged Steel Gym - Vale Tudo

Vale Tudo is Portugese for “anything goes” and came to prominence in Brazil as an unarmed combat sport that had limited rules, allowing fighters to utilise techniques from various arts. Although different styles originally clashed – Gracie Jiu Jitsu being the prominent art in 20th century Brazil – many combatants began to cross train and become versed in different martial arts e.g. Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai and BJJ.

This class will feature sparring and conditioning under the Vale Tudo banner as far as can be safely attained. It is for fighters and enthusiasts that want to get used to putting their skills to the test under pressure with a like-minded training partner. The most important facet of martial arts is the ability to put them into practice against a resisting opponent and this will prepare you for that whilst also improving fitness, skill and camaraderie.

Required will be protective equipment (gum shield, groin guard) and the right attitude to safely spar with your partners whilst upping the intensity.