Built by fighters.
For everyone.
Zilla Combat Academy is more than a training facility, it's a community. Founded by professional MMA fighter Dayman Lake, we've built a space where beginners and competitors train side by side under the guidance of world-class coaches. From first class to fight night, there's a place for you here in Maidstone Kent.
Where combat training
meets real-world results
Our Mission
To build a gym where every level of athlete: from first-timer to competitor, has access to world-class coaching within a welcoming, high-performance community.
Our Vision
To be the defining combat sports destination in Kent, where champions are developed and ordinary people find extraordinary capability through consistent training.
Our Values
Respect on and off the mat. Technical excellence over ego. A culture where everyone pushes each other forward, because the best training happens in a room that lifts each person up.
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Seven disciplines.
One elite academy.
We focus on high-calibre coaching, structured progression and a training environment that produces real results, whether you want to compete or simply get fit and confident.
Explore Classes →Striking Arts
World-class MMA striking coached by seasoned practitioners with national-level experience.
- Safe, progressive foundations
- Pad work and technical drilling
- Competition preparation available
Grappling & BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ No Gi and judo: a complete grappling system led by George Pearse and Richard Hardcastle.
- Gi & NoGi programmes
- Belt progression and grading
- Competition-grade coaching
MMA & Fight Prep
The complete combat sport. Dayman Lake's MMA programme integrates all disciplines into a system that produces real fighters.
- Striking + grappling integration
- Sparring (fully optional)
- Professional fight-camp support
Meet Our Coaches
Nine dedicated specialists, each an expert in their discipline, united by one standard: producing real results for every member.
Your First Class is Free
No equipment, no experience, no long-term contract. Just show up and train.