BJJ in Ringwood East

AJJ - Kings MMA

Kings MMA is a premier mixed martial arts gym in Ringwood East, Victoria, founded in 2015 by professional fighter and coach Hoshi Friedrich. The gym was established with a vision of creating well-rounded athletes skilled in all elements of MMA, offering comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. The gym's philosophy focuses on skill development over fitness, with the belief that conditioning is a natural side effect of proper training. Kings MMA provides a quality-over-quantity training environment that is welcoming to both beginners and experienced fighters. The team emphasizes building connections, confidence, and helping members exceed their own expectations through dedicated coaching and a supportive community atmosphere. Head coach Hoshi Friedrich brings over 10 years of professional fighting experience to his teaching. A lifelong martial artist who started Karate at age three, Hoshi earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Professor Thiago Stefanutti at Onya Academia in São Paulo, Brazil. He also holds a black belt in Karate (Go Hean Ju Ryu, Shotokan) and is a registered professional trainer, matchmaker, and promoter with the Boxing and Combat Sports Board Victoria. Coach Amy Friedrich, an active competitor since 2014, brings extensive competition experience including Pan Pacific and Australian championship titles, along with her qualifications in health and fitness training.