Integrated Fighting Academy Grand Opening

Integrated Fighting Academy holds grand opening, draws over 500 MMA fans from across the Midwest.

          

With a brand new facility in Southside Indianapolis containing a total of 1600 feet of mat space, Matt Mitrione and his sponsor team, StreetMade, held free seminars all day for the January 7^th grand opening of the gym. Mitrione, a former NFL lineman (played for the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings), and current UFC heavyweight contender, invited some of MMA’s biggest names to work the seminars at the event. Accompanying the Ultimate Fighter veteran were; Chris Lytle, Miguel Angel Torres, Shamar Bailey, Sean McCorkle, Jake O’Brien and Johnny Rees.

Integrated Fighting Academy has evolved from the original MMA School, Integrated Fighting that was started in 2002 with UFC veteran Chris Lytle. Mitrione, previously having to travel the country for consistent training is excited about his new gym.

“I ended up going across country..anywhere I could get some training,” Said Mitrione. “Indy is an MMA town, and now with our gym we have taken a big step for all us local fighters.”

StreetMade Team is Mitrione’s primary sponsor, and has worked with the Mitrione to build this academy. Shane Teater, StreetMade co-founder and longtime friend of Mitrione believes this gym was worth all the hard work.

“We worked tirelessly to establish this academy, and seeing the burst of popularity during the grand opening showed us just how important this gym is to Indy,” Said Teater. “With such strong support from locals, UFC fighters, and the media, StreetMade is proud to be a part of this operation.”

Not only will IFA have MMA oriented classes and coaches, but its schedule will contain a number of exercise programs for all ages. Zumba, Pilates, Cardio Bootcamp, and Self-defense courses will accompany the MMA curriculum of Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing and Thai Boxing sessions.