Bobby Malcolm officially opened Willow Grove’s FITKICK! Mixed Martial Arts training facility in September.

The school offers instruction on boxing, Dutch kickboxing, and “No-Gi” (no gear/uniform) Brazilian jiu-jitsu through one-on-training sessions and group classes.

The lead instructor, Malcolm, is a seasoned MMA fighter and a resident of Abington Township. He started his career as a youth wrestler, and after graduating from Temple University 10 years ago, he got his start in the MMA scene.

“I love fighting, and I love teaching even more. Philly has an up-and-coming MMA scene with a lot of people getting funneled into the UFC,” he said. “I’m trying to tap into that energy and provide some training. That way, people around here don’t have to travel into the city to get five-star training.”

Malcolm’s studio doesn’t require contracts and each session is pay-as-you-go. He also offers a Free Complimentary 1 on 1 Training session and a 7 Day Free Trial plan for classes.

“A major focus of mine is creating a supportive and encouraging environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions, laughing and pushing themselves,” he said. “I want my students to be motivated and progressing towards their goals; whether they are interested in self-defense, competition, or simply getting in shape.”

A New Jersey native, Malcolm said he followed his spouse to Abington.

“She loves it here. It reminds me of a combination of Jersey and Philly,” he said.

For more on FITKICK! Mixed Martial Arts, located at 101 E Moreland Road, you can visit their Facebook page, Instagram page, and website.

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Photos: FITKICK!