MMARAP Fights to Support Disadvantaged Youngsters
Mixed Martial Arts for Reform And Progression (MMARAP) is a Community Interest Company which offers mixed martial arts to deaf, disabled, blind and otherwise-able but disadvantaged youngsters, often BAME.
Their purpose is to bring mixed martial arts to those sections of society which do not normally get to enjoy this sport. For example, they teach a largely autistic group of youngsters on Thursdays.
Social Impact Magazine spoke with Founder and CEO, Jonathan Buffong, and Non-Executive Director and coach / instructor, Neil Russell-Jones, to discover more.
Where Do You Operate?
NEIL: “We are based in Islington, North London where we have been for over 8 years.
“We have recently reached out to many other London Boroughs. We have just started to operate in South East London and are hoping to move to other northern boroughs soon.
“Our objective is to operate across the majority of London Boroughs eventually, possibly by the end of 2021, and then progressively move out nationally.
“We have had tentative discussions as far afield as Nottingham and Manchester but we want to expand in a controlled manner – funding and COVID permitting!”
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