Free MMA
Formation2018; 6 years ago (2018)
TypeYouth organization
Legal statusNon-profit organization
PurposeMixed martial arts training organization
HeadquartersPalm Desert, California, US
Region served
United States
Websitewww.freemmagyms.com

Free MMA is a tax-exempt organization in the US founded by mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jarred "Bear" Fiorda.[1][2] It offers underprivileged youth, low-income adults, and seniors to take advantage of the self-discipline and self-defense offered by martial arts training.

Jarred Fiorda founded Free MMA with his mother Michelle Fiorda in 2018, offering free martial arts, mixed martial arts and self-defense training.[3] In 2019, Free MMA was forced to closed for several weeks due to the "Valentine's Day Flooding" in the Coachella Valley.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Cathedral City Free MMA Gym Offers Free Martial Arts Training". 23 August 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
  2. ^ Fitzgerald, Kevin (August 18, 2021). "Giving Fighting Chances: Via His Free MMA Gym in Cathedral City, Jarred 'Bear' Fiorda Offers Classes and Space to Anyone and Everyone". Coachella Valley Independent.
  3. ^ Sandoval, Eric. "Free MMA gym in Cathedral City is back in business after the pandemic". The Desert Sun.
  4. ^ "MMA Fighter In Danger Of Losing Non-Profit After Valentine's Day Flooding". KMIR-TV. February 27, 2019.