IMPHAL, India: UFC GYM India Thursday announced the opening of its newest location, UFC GYM Imphal in Imphal, Manipur.
This training facility is the first UFC GYM in the North-East and largest in India.
With a signature UFC-style Octagon, boxing bag rack and premium equipment from Life Fitness, the gym provides a complete setup for MMA and fitness training. Additionally, the gym provides training programs for all ages and athletic abilities through access to a large variety of group fitness classes and functional training. Members interested in fitness will have access to a one-stop shop for their fitness needs through the functional fitness area, strength and cardio equipment and group fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, spinning, and more. The facility will also offer Youth Programming for children above 5 years.
Master Licensees of UFC GYM India, Farzad Palia and Istayak Ansari, stated, “The craze for MMA in the northeast is unparalleled with a number of MMA fighters hailing from this region. We’re hopeful of grooming this talent further at our UFC GYM Imphal location and helping them reach the international stage and hopefully, the UFC.”
Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened 150+ locations throughout the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, South America, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and more.
In 2018, the fitness franchise expanded its global brand presence to India, in partnership with Artaxerxes Fitness & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. The Master Licensees have a partnership agreement with UFC GYM to open more than 100 gym locations throughout India through 2032.
UFC GYM will also be launching the UFC FIT and CLASS models in India this year. UFC GYM programming has been developed through exclusive access to the training regimens of internationally-acclaimed UFC athletes and world-class Fitness Directors. The company’s unique Train Different® approach provides members with everything they need for the entire family to move, to get fit and to live a healthy life regardless of their age or current athletic ability.
