Ares Combat Training Center
Ares Combat Training Center is a boxing gym located in Macedonia, Ohio. Specializing in Muay Thai & Boxing. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by community members.
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One of the best gyms in Ohio. I've trained with Dave and all the fighters there and I've fought on the same fight cards as them. Great people full of love for the sport. Have nothing but respect for all of them. Always have a great time training with them.
The coaches and owner are amazing, and the gym is women friendly and inclusive. This is a great place for everyone, beginners to advanced fighters, to come and learn striking and jiu jitsu. This is one of my favorite gyms I've had the pleasure to train at.
The best Combat Sports gyms in the NE Ohio area. I have been to Strongstyle MMA, Apex, and other gyms. Ares Combat has the best quality for the price. I have learned more at Ares in the few months I have been here than anywhere else. I have made many friends and became well acquainted and trained with many of the members of the active fight team even as a beginner. I enjoy the community and the training at this gym so much that it has become a part of my lifestyle. Richard Gibson is the grappling/BJJ instructor he teaches very practical takedown and grappling techniques that you would genuinely use in a combat scenario. He is always willing to answer whatever questions you ask and is just a great guy. David Graf is the MMA instructor and as well as the head owner of the gym. He is a character but he really knows his stuff. His MMA classes are one of my favorites. The fundamentals he teaches such as clinch work, sweeps, trips, throws, and footwork are fun and extremely practical/useful. He really wants and cares for each student to learn and puts in the effort. Joe Hare is the boxing and kickboxing instructor. His classes give you really great conditioning as well as useful combinations. Be ready to work up a sweat when you take his classes! The great thing about his classes is that he does the conditioning with you. If he can do it you can too. The active fight team is super friendly and will teach you how to get better. Everyone there wants to get better and enjoys helping you get better. Awesome place.
Great gym. Excellent coaches, experts in their field and good at teaching, including for beginners. Have had really good experiences in personal training sessions and the group sessions. Great for total body fitness, honing focus and discipline, and learning useful life skills.
I have been doing MMA last 4 years in NJ and recently in 2021 moved in the area. Dave is well known in MMA world being a great coach. He has a great technique and personality and his other coaches are excellent with different strengths. Nolan is a killer in cardio and Coach Hare is an amazing coach all around especially Kickboxing. There is discipline, focus and respect in this place. Strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to get in shape but most importantly defend themselves outside. If you want to be a fighter Dave is your man!
My guy!