UFC Gym Matthews

Specialties

Get ready, Charlotte. The ultimate fitness experience is here — a multi-​disciplined approach with top notch coaching at UFC Gym Matthews!

Our Train Different philosophy is simple: Fuse together the multi-​disciplined approach of mixed martial arts with state-​of-​the-​art equipment and traditional fitness in a safe/​non-​contact, healthy, and fun atmosphere. Members can access as many tools and resources as they need to reach their goals and develop a healthy lifestyle. Our instructors are boxers, kick-​boxers, and mixed martial artists who have completed rigorous training and know the best ways to both support you and challenge you! They’ll guide you through the UFC Gym Matthews 5,700 sq. foot facility and its top-​of-​the-​line strength training and cardio machines, free weights, bag room, and even its 24-​foot Octagon®. Our gym is class-​based with over 50 classes per week to choose from, including UFC Gym signatures like Daily Ultimate Training™ (DUT®) and UFC FIT™. Or check out the UFC GYM Workout™ –an ultra-​training session, proven to blaze through 800 – 1,000 calories in a single hour! We even have great programs for kids, allowing the whole family to achieve their health goals.

This is UFC Gym — the only fitness facility of its kind, and the only one inspired by the world’s absolute undisputed leader in mixed martial arts. When you want to get serious about getting into the best shape of your life in a supportive atmosphere, join us at UFC Gym Matthews!

History

Established in 2015.

UFC Gym®is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, the world leader in mixed martial arts. In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™(NeV™), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC Gym brand gives UFC® enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-​range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA-​style youth programming, UFC Gym creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC Gym has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC Gym is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry.

Meet the Manager

Ken H.

Manager

Ken is our always friendly and hard-​working Master Of Ceremonies at UFC Gym Matthews. But don’t let his rugged good looks or his affinity for cotton candy and movies starring Ryan Gosling fool you. Ken, or «King» Ken, is a Martial Arts Hall Of Fame inductee with over 80 fights under his belt. He’s won various kickboxing titles including ISKA Pro Super Middle Weight and Light Heavyweight World Championships and also earned belts and championships in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Ken has earned black belts in various martial art styles such as Shaolin Kempo Karate, American Kenpo, Vee Arnis Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido and has extensive training in Muay Thai.

Ken has previously owned and operated five martial arts schools and trained thousands youth and adult students in his 23 year teaching career.