DNA MMA

Great atmosphere, nice helpful people and a great trainer Dustin, who obviously trains people with passion, passing on all his knowledge to them. I'm glad I came here because Dustin is not only a great coach but also a great person! Thanks coach for being you.

Best gym in York. I came from out of town and set up personals at DNA. The coach is friendly, and knowledgeable. If you’re new to martial arts, come here for a class and you won’t be disappointed. I also talked with a few members before/after my sessions and all them were great as well. You’re in good hands here.

Dustin trained me for 8 weeks for an amateur fight night and I would highly recommend him! He is incredibly knowledgeable, non-judgemental and genuinely wants everyone to do well. His classes are relaxed and fun and he adapts his teaching depending on your ability.

I thank my clueless 19 year old self for rocking up to DNA MMA one day with little to no experience at all. I have now trained there over the last 3 years and I cannot recommend the gym enough!Dustin, the coach, has endless knowledge about MMA and leads by example. His attitude and ability to teach people of all levels from beginners to advanced purple belts is a testament to his coaching abilities and it has truly been a pleasure being a part of this gym these last few years. My confidence has improved leaps and bounds since I started training and I would recommend anyone living in York who's interested in fitness/MMA to give it a try, you'll thank yourself for it.

Still yet to find an atmosphere as good as the one in this gym. Friendliest people and coach. Dustin takes time to check on everyone in the session and ensure they're performing the moves correctly. It was a great place to learn martial arts as there is no hint of bias towards more experienced members as you get with some gyms and no one is ignored which is one of the perks of smaller classes. A lot of gyms proclaim to have a 'family atmosphere' but this place genuinely has that. Having attended gyms double the price of this one with numerous black belt coaches I still find myself wanting to return to DNA for the coaching quality and all round good vibes that Dustin and his team provide. Quality training environment at a very affordable price.

Couldn’t rate this gym any higher, i started here as a student and it was the best thing i did at uni I met some amazing people have never been to such a fun gym to train at. dustin is super knowledgeable and a supportive coach and classes always feel new and progressive. the new intsa subscription page is full of good solo and partner drills for those classes i missed or things i needed more time on.

I’ve wanted to try MMA for a long time and coming here was a great decision. It’s a superb place to learn with a good group of people that make you feel very welcome. Dustin is a terrific coach and offers a variety of classes that cater to all skill levels. Couldn’t recommend it enough

Really enjoyed my first session at DNA MMA. Went down with my brother who is a regular as he lives in York and it was great fun. Dustin and George gave me loads of tips and broke down all the techniques which made it seem much simpler, especially as a beginner. Would definitely recommend to people of all abilities.

I’ve been having 1-2-1 sessions with Dustin for over a year now and it’s honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The sessions are fun, relaxed, and I’ve seen huge improvements in my Boxing and Muay Thai. If you’re looking to start martial arts, or improve your current skills, look no further than DNA MMA - great bloke, top coach.