Drive is a Mixed Martial Arts/ MMA School located in Cincinnati OH/Ohio. We are an elite group of instructors and trainers who have a professional background in Mixed Martial Arts. Our world class instructors are experts in the arts of Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling. We offer all of the previously mentioned art forms for both kids and adults of all levels. We also offer group fitness classes such as cardio kickboxing and Crosstraining.
Our head coach is Josh Rafferty. Josh was one of 16 fighters from across the United States to compete on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1, which airs on Spike TV still today. As a Mixed Martial Arts Veteran, Josh has had over 25 fights since 1998 and continues his career into 2010. Josh is also a coach and mentor to many amateur and professional fighters in his hometown of Cincinnati OH/Ohio.
Our facility is approximately a 6000 square foot state of the art mma training facility. It is equipped with a regulation sized cage, a full line of Muay Thai and boxing training equipment, over 2500 square feet of matted training area, and a 300 square foot striking area. It is a safe, fun, and positive environment for children and adults. Drive Mixed Martial Arts also carries the best in all bodybuilding, sports, and mma supplements along with the latest in mma gear and apparel. Most importantly we are conveniently located right here in Cincinnati OH/Ohio!
Whether you looking to train like a pro, lose weight, learn self defense, or just have fun, our elite trainers will take you beyond your goals. Our only objective and what makes us different is to make sure that every student is guided individually to succeed and reach their desired expectations! MMA is a great alternative to the boring monotony of running on treadmills, riding stationary bikes, or using other elipticles. MMA training will get you in the best shape of your life! Your core muscle groups will be stronger and more defined than ever. Our coaches will have you using muscles you didn't even know you had.
Are you already involved or competing in MMA in Cincinnati? Do you feel like your training progress has slowed drastically or even come to a hault all together? You should be getting better every single time you step into the gym! If you're not you simply aren't training at the right place or with the instructors. Drive MMA will absolutely maximize your fighting and fitness potential!





Jake Shields attends UFC 115; Dana White says negotiations underway
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields made another cameo appearance at a UFC event – this time at Saturday's UFC 115 card in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Shields has attended a handful of UFC events in recent months, and UFC president Dana White this week admitted for the first time he's actively negotiating with the Strikeforce star.
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Don Frey talks about Wanderlei Silva
It was the end of an era for Chuck Liddell, and the beginning of a title hunt for Rich Franklin.
The former math teacher from Cincinnati, OH put himself back on track in the light heavyweight division on Saturday night, while likely ending the career of a UFC legend and hall of famer in the "Iceman" Chuck Liddell.
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Lesnar vs. Velasquez up next for UFC title; Dos Santos vs. Nelson winner on deck
LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White called Saturday night's UFC 116 main event between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin "the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history," and he's not wasting any time figuring out what comes next in the division.
As White promised to MMAjunkie.com before this weekend's event, Cain Velasquez will indeed get the next crack at the title.
Second in line has already been determined, too, as White announced to a small group of reporters following UFC 116's post-event press conference that the winner of the UFC 117 bout between Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson will have the next crack at the title.
- http://mmajunkie.com/news/19807/lesnar-vs-velasquez-up-next-for-ufc-title-dos-santos-vs-nelson-winner-on-deck.mma
A brief mitt workout with the instructors at Alliance Greenville in Greenville S.C. Brought to you by STANDUPFIGHTER.com
Drive Mixed Martial Arts is your leader for personal training in Cincinnati. Do you want to lose weight and shed unwanted fat? Do you want to get in the best shape of your life and leave your competition in the dust? Do you want to get the physique you have always dreamed of and keep it permanently? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then personal training at Drive is for you! Drive is the premier mixed martial arts training facility for mma in Cincinnati OH/Ohio. We can train you individually or in groups to meet your specific needs in the following:
- Strength and Agility training
- Diet and Nutrition
- Supplementation
Personal training in Cincinnati has never seen a group of coaches with this amount of experience and all around know how. Our trainers will guide you step by step through your nutrition and your training giving you the confidence and determination to meet everyone of your goals. Have you been talking about doing something to improve your health, physique, or overall fitness? It’s time to stop talking and start doing! Let one of our personal trainers get you on the fast track to dramatic results in the following:
- Increased lean muscle mass
- Increased cardio vascular endurance
- Decreased body fat percentage
- Improved sleep quality
Do you play on a sports team that is extremely competitive? Do you and your team want to bring your success to an all new level? Then let Drive train your entire team in a group training session that is sure to have your team dominating it’s perspective sport! Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, soccer, or any other athletic sport our trainers will have your entire team stronger and faster than ever. MMA training has proven time and time again to be a superior form of training. Our training will have your legs, back, abs, arms, and your entire core stronger than ever. Sports teams who have trained with us in the past have experienced huge gains in the following:
- Improved strength and agility
- Improved flexibility and endurance
- Improved explosiveness and power











UFC 116 Brock Lesnar post fight backstage interview
*Tim Ruberg makes his pro debut on July 10th in Michigan. Good luck Tim!
*Congratulations to Diane Hooper! Diane improved her record to a perfect 2-0. She won by ref stoppage in the 2nd round at ICE 47.
*Drive wrestling camp has officially started! Any wrestlers looking to take their game to the next level for next years state qualifiers should enter this program immediately! This intensive camp lead by Drive's Tim Ruberg is sure to have you dominating your weight class!
END OF AN ERA: FRANKLIN KO'S LIDDELL