West Hartford · Connecticut
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts
23A Andover Dr, West Hartford, CT 06110
About Underdog Mixed Martial Arts
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts is a 6,300-square-foot West Hartford gym with three separate training areas for striking, grappling and strength and conditioning. Its Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme is an official affiliate of the Soulfighters team under Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa, teaching gi with belt ranking alongside no-gi submission grappling, and the timetable also covers wrestling, Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do-rooted striking, MMA, women's-only gi BJJ, an all-levels self-defence class, fitness classes and an invite-only fight team. Youth training runs in three tiers — Puppy (6-9), Pitbull (9-12) and Teen (13-16) — and the gym has trained fighters who have competed in the UFC, Bellator and CES MMA as well as military, law-enforcement and first-responder students.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Competition
- Women's
- Wrestling
- Self-Defense
- MMA
- Open Mat
Weekly Schedule
We only have Monday and Tuesday for this gym — other days may be missing. Contact the gym to confirm.
Instructors
Lineage: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa
Lineage: Diogo "Moreno" Araujo
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Underdog Mixed Martial Arts offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Underdog Mixed Martial Arts?+
The head instructor is Diogo "Moreno" Araujo, a black belt with lineage through Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa.
Does Underdog Mixed Martial Arts have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Underdog Mixed Martial Arts offers a dedicated program for children.
Does Underdog Mixed Martial Arts have open mat?+
Yes, Underdog Mixed Martial Arts runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.