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Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redschafer.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-940-4169
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Great Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training facility, for adults and kids alike, with knowledgeable and attentive instructors and no frills.”
“The sparring sessions are like going to war, no fighter in this gym will be easy to beat.”
“In addition, this 7x UFC competitor paved the way for future Milwaukee UFC fighters such as Anthony Pettis, Chico Camus and Danny Downes just to name a few.”
“The gym fostered a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, where everyone from beginners to advanced fighters felt welcomed and encouraged.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“Great Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training facility, for adults and kids alike, with knowledgeable and attentive instructors and no frills.”
“I get the pleasure of training at Red Schafer MMA that not only offered top-notch instructions but also boasted a fantastic community and strong ethical values.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
What members say
“I thought it would be intimidating coming in with no jiu-jitsu knowledge, but the people there are very welcoming and willing to work with you.”
“I thought it would be intimidating coming in with no jiu-jitsu knowledge, but the people there are very welcoming and willing to work with you.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“In addition, this 7x UFC competitor paved the way for future Milwaukee UFC fighters such as Anthony Pettis, Chico Camus and Danny Downes just to name a few.”
“Everything you need in one place, expert trainers, safe and friendly environment, and high level training for a very good price.”
From the reviews
Here is why I know Red Schafer Mixed Marital Arts (RSMMA) school is the BEST MMA school in Milwaukee County. 1) Eric "Red" Schafer himself. You may not recognize him in passing but his name is synonymous in the Midwest Region for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Moved from California just so I could train Kickboxing at this gym. The striking coaches are on point, specially coach Solo. The sparring sessions are like going to war, no fighter in this gym will be easy to beat. If you're serious about fighting, this is the spot. The Jiu Jitsu is so practical as well.
Been part of this gym for over a year now and really enjoy it. Coaching and commodore is awesome!
I get the pleasure of training at Red Schafer MMA that not only offered top-notch instructions but also boasted a fantastic community and strong ethical values. The instructors were not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely cared about the progress and well-being of their students.
New to muay thai? Start at Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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