May 20, 2026

Health, Social Inclusion and Equity

The Samar Mixed Martial Arts (SMMA) is a community-based organization established on January 5, 2025, dedicated to using martial arts as a tool for personal development and social good. With the vision of making Samar known for its strong, disciplined, and respectful martial artists, SMMA provides free, accessible training to the youth. We believe that excellence in sports is achievable regardless of economic background, and we operate on a spirit of bayanihan (community cooperation). SMMA is not just a gym; it is a brotherhood and sisterhoop committed to fostering discipline, confidence, and respect inside and outside the training area. Objectives Accessible Training & Safe Environment: To provide a safe, encouraging, and well-organized space where members can train and learn mixed martial arts without the barrier of mandatory fees. We aim to build a community where everyone is welcome and supported. Holistic Character Development: To utilize martial arts as a platform to teach core values of discipline, respect, and sportsmanship. We are committed to guiding the youth to stay active, build confidence, and steer clear of bad habits by embodying the discipline they learn in training. Skill Development & Camaraderle: To conduct regular training sessions, exhibitions, and friendly tournaments that allow members to test their skills and grow. A key goal is to build lasting friendship and camaraderie among martial artists in Samar, creating a supportive network of peers. Community Leadership: To develop our members into positive role models and representatives of Samar. We strive to build respectful relationships with other groups and the local government, proving that discipline and respect are the true marks of a martial artist.