Underdog Mixed Martial Arts
About
Andover Drive Underdog Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts on Andover Drive in West Hartford bills itself as Connecticut's premier mixed martial arts facility, with a kids program built around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and Striking for children ages 6-13.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Age-tiered kids program covering grappling and striking. Programs include:
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ages 6-13)
- Kids Wrestling
- Kids Striking (Kickboxing / Muay Thai basics)
- Teen MMA
- Adult BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Striking
- Fitness classes
What's Included
- Mats and trial-class loaner gi
- Coach-led drilling across grappling and striking
- Small kid-class ratios
- Belt-rank progression for BJJ
- Wrestling component rare in BJJ-focused schools
Experience
Triple-discipline kids program (BJJ + Wrestling + Striking) is unusual outside major metros - kids get full MMA exposure from ground grappling through standing takedowns and striking. Younger kids work on positional games, falling and basic technique; older kids drill BJJ positions, wrestling shots and clean partner work with consistent coaching staff. Strong fit for kids wanting full grappling foundation.