52 Blocks

Despite its Roots and Repetition of being a Jailhouse, Street Fighting Style, the 52 Blocks is becoming a legitimate American Martial Arts System. The French Martial Arts system called, SAVATE came from the ghettos of France in the 19th century and has evolved into a National Sport. Like SAVATE the 52 Blocks is becoming a legitimate Martial Arts here in America, in fact because BOXING comes from ENGLAND the 52 BLOCKS is the only indigenous Fighting style in the USA. The 52 BLOCKS gained it popularity in the urban neighborhoods of the inner city like here in Harlem, NY.

In SPORT there are rules. In the 52 Blocks all that is illegal is legal , Head Butting, Elbows, Knees, Gouging, Grappling, even Biting. That's why it's quickly becoming a popular Reality Based Self Defense System. It's beautiful improvisational moves had recently caught the eye of Hollywood .

Professor Mo is the head of the 52 Blocks Federation and he offers private and semi- private classes only. Like :The 52 Blocks with Professor Mo on facebook .

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Fridays - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sundays - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Why Fight Back Mixed Martial Arts in Harlem?

We have been serving the village of Harlem for over 25 years. Many of our instructors were children in the program. We have produced Grand Champions and World Champions but most of all we have produced good citizens. Over 80% of our kids are on the Honor Roll and many have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as Bronx School of Science, Stuyvesant High School, Pace University,Cornell & NYU. Our adults gain a non-victim attitude, and get in great shape using the Fight Back training method. Fight Back Mixed Martial Arts mission is to strengthen the family unit.

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testimonials

I am a single mother and I needed my son to be around positive males role models. The men of Fight Back have been like Big Brothers to my son Destin and I have seen a change in him for the better. At first he didn't want to be there and now it's hard to get him to come home. I love the dojo.

Terri Davis

We are the top school in the Tri-State Area. Every time our kids go to a tournament we win the most trophies. People come from all over to train with Professor Mo. The Professor believes that everyone can be a champion with hard work and he knows how to get students to the next level. I've seem him do it time and time again.

Kathy Rawls

Fight Back MMA is much more than a martial arts program; it's a family. I train in Vee Arnis Jitus, my sons train in Karate KIDZ and my daughter trains with Teen MMA. I Bully Proof all of my kids with Fight Back MMA and we have a lot of fun doing it.

Shansuddin Wright

My boys love it. I have seen them grow, emotionally, physically and educationally over the years. They have a house full of trophies and so much more confidence and focus. I like it so much that I joined the kickboxing fitness and the adult Self Defense classes and honey I am in the best shape ever and doing things that I never thought I could do.

Sherly Saint Cloud