At Ulemu Fight Academy, MMA is more than a sport - it’s a way of life. Our cutting-edge training program blends striking, grappling, and wrestling with conditioning, agility , and congitnitive training - guided by experienced coaches and national champions. Whether you're here for fitness, confidence, self-defence, or to chase a competitive dream, we’ve created clear pathways for all. Train recreationally to build strength and resilience, or pursue the competition track, which can lead to National Team selection and professional fight careers. Ulemu is where everyday warriors and world-class athletes are forged side by side.
Our coaching team is made up of active, high-level fighters who lead by example. Every session is guided by athletes competing at the top of their game, including Jarcel Chimbwe and Mwelwa Nkhata - both members of the Zambia National Team, with Mwelwa now fighting professionally. Miracle Chipito, currently IMMAF’s #1 ranked female flyweight (June 2025), brings elite international experience to the mat. Head Coach Benjamin Bush, who also serves as National Team Coach, leads the academy with a vision rooted in excellence, empathy, and development. At Ulemu, you don’t just learn from instructors - you train with champions.
Miracle Chipito is the current number 1 ranked womens flyweight in the World according to the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF)
MIracle Chipito is a national treasuer and the highest ranked athlete in Zambia not just in MMA, but by any international governing sports body. She is an inspiration who continues to champion the girl child and to shine the light for others looking to walk in her footsteps.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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| 6.00am - 7.00am | FIGHT HIITIsaac Mangesa |
BAG BURNOUTIsaac Mangesa |
FIGHT HIITIsaac Mangesa |
BAG BURNOUTIsaac Mangesa |
FIGHT HIITIsaac Mangesa |
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| 7.00am - 8.00am | KICKBOXINGJarcel Chimbwe |
BOXINGIsaac Mangesa |
KICKBOXINGRichard Mwanza |
BOXINGIsaac Mangesa |
KICKBOXINGJarcel Chimbwe |
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| 8.30am - 12.00pm | MMA TEAMInvite Only |
MMA TEAMInvite Only |
MMA TEAMInvite Only |
MMA TEAMInvite Only |
MMA TEAMInvite Only |
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| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | KICKBOXINGAll Levels |
MMABeginners |
KICKBOXINGAll Levels |
MMAIntermediate |
SHOOT BOXINGIntermediate |
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| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | MMA HIITCardio & Conditioning |
STRIKING AGILITYMobility & Footwork |
MMA HIITCardio & Conditioning |
STRIKING AGILITYMobility & Footwork |
MMA HIITCardio & Conditioning |
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| 4.30pm - 5.30pm | ULEMU CADETSUnder 16 Years |
ULEMU CADETSUnder 16 Years |
ULEMU CADETSUnder 16 Years |
ULEMU CADETSUnder 16 Years |
ULEMU CADETSUnder 16 Years |
MMA STRIKINGAll Levels |
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| 6.00pm - 7.00pm | KICKBOXINGAll Levels |
BOXINGAll Levels |
KICKBOXINGAll Levels |
BOXINGAll Levels | KICKBOXINGAll Levels | OPEN MATOpen to all gyms | BOXINGAll Levels |
| 7.00pm - 8.00pm | MMAIntermediate |
SHOOT BOXINGIntermediate |
MMAIntermediate |
SHOOT BOXINGIntermediate |
MMAIntermediate |
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| 9.00pm - 10.00pm | Open MatGrappling - Members Only |
Open MatGrappling - Members Only |
Open MatGrappling - Members Only |
Open MatGrappling - Members Only |
Open MatGrappling - Members Only |