The Grappling House

Out of the hundreds of gyms across America that SFX is represented in, few stand out like the Grappling House. Operated by Chip Snyder, the Grappling House offers the best true mix of martial arts in Ohio. Located in Yorkville, the Grappling House teaches MMA,MUAY THAI, WRESTLING, BOXING, and CLOSE QUARTER FIGHTING. This is the best mix of competition and real life fighting you will find anywhere! Located on the first floor of the Body Shop, if you want to learn how to defend yourself against a trained fighter or a street criminal, the Grappling House is for you. It is with great pride that SFX backs the Grappling House, Chip Snyder, and all his fighters!

Fight Interview

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Interview with David Perez

L.A.C.E. Interviews: David Perez (Team Warfighter) from Christina Jennings on Vimeo.

Tall & Thin Gi by SFX

SFX just released a new gi size for tall & thin competitors.  We released this gi because we have got feedback from competitors saying that standard gi sizes are not long enough in the sleeves for BJJ competitions.  In this video you will see a comparison between Atama & SFX gis.  This is only a prototype right now, leave feedback if this is a product you would buy.

Fighting Sports MMA Equipment

SFX carries Fighting Sports equipment, and the best part is the price!  Go ahead and compare prices on the web, SFX will be the cheapest!  And if we aren't...just email us and we will submit any competitor's price.  Check out the options today!

David "De Fierro" Perez

Submission Effects is proudly sponsoring David "De Fierro" Perez at his pro debut this July at Sun City Battle in El Paso, TX.  SFX is also providing a limited time edition fight shirt for David and all his fans!  You can buy one here.  Support "De Fierro" by attending his fight in Texas or by purchasing his custom fight shirt.

White Fight Shorts by SFX

SFX has just released their first white pair of fight shorts today.  These are multiple use shorts: Fight Shorts, MMA Shorts, Grappling Shorts. Stretch fabric on the inner thigh allows for dynamic submissions and high kicks without tearing the shorts. Board shorts style.  Made of Cordura Fabric.  Inner Drawstring ties for a snug fit.  4 Way Velcro Enclosure. Triple Stitched Seams.  Inside pocket for mouthguard.

MMA Hoodies by SFX

SFX is proud to announce the release of their first MMA Hoodie!  This fleece hoodie is great for casual wear and for training.  The warmth it provides is ideal for cutting weight.  The wrist cuffs were specifically designed to fit over a MMA glove so you can wear it to warm up for a fight and take it off with ease at the cage side.  The design includes the SFX "sting like a bee" motto.  Pick up this hoodie today!

Grappling House

SFX is proud to sponsor the Grappling House.

The Grappling House (located in Wintersville, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts gym that does everything from traditional martial arts to cage fight training to self defense. The owner and trainer is Chip Snider. Chip is a black belt in shoin ru karate, and a brown belt in Russian sambo. He is also a certified executive body guard with an extensive knowledge in close quarters fighting. Chip also wrestled for 6 years and coached for 5 years. The assistant instructor is my Chip's son Brandon. Brandon is currently in the MARINE CORPS, where he has had battle field experience as well as USMC training. He has wrestled since he was 5 years old,and did some coaching as well. Brandon has had numerous cage fights and has helped his father do seminars for the Sheriff's Departments. The Grappling House offers intense cardio work in a team environment, everybody helps everybody. So if you want to train and fight like a champion,"come play in my house".