Solo MMA training program
MMA Prep Course:
Build Skills, Confidence, and Foundations — Anytime, Anywhere
No partner required. Just clear, structured training that prepares
you for the gym and keeps you improving in it.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Small-town beginner:
No MMA gym nearby? No problem. The Prep Course gives you the skills, structure, and confidence to start training seriously — home and without a partner.
Dedicated student (already training):
If you’re already training but feel stuck, the Prep Course sharpens your fundamentals, fixes bad habits, and accelerates your progress — so you stand out on the mats and reach your full potential.
Hesitant newcomer:
You want to step into a gym but feel nervous about looking lost. With this course, you’ll already know the basics, so you can join classes feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn more advances techniques immediately.
Older enthusiast:
Love martial arts but prefer to learn at your own pace? The Prep Course helps you build skills without pressure, stay active, and enjoy the process while training safely and effectively.
Father and son:
Want to share martial arts with your son? Use the drills to bond, teach him real skills, and make him proud to have a dad who knows the fighting arts — while giving him tools to protect himself.
Digital nomad:
Always on the move? The Prep Course gives you a structured system you can follow anywhere, without relying on a single gym — so you stay consistent and keep improving no matter where you land.
$67
What’s inside
Movement for striking
Stance, guard, movement, pivots, forward/backward/side steps. Solo drills to lock in balance and posture.
Punches and kicks
Jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts; kick mechanics; shadowboxing patterns; heavy-bag options (if you have one).
Preparational movements for grappling
Shrimps, bridges, turtling, getting up and more. Master these so you can easily learn grappling techniques once you start training with a partner.
Necessary equipment
You’ll learn what you need and what you don’t need for solo training. And if you choose to build your home gym — I’ll show you exactly how to do it and all the options so you can choose the best one for you.
How to warm up and structure your training
No more guessing. You’ll learn how to warm up and choose between several options and how to structure your training so it’s most impactful. With short 30–45 minute sessions you will cover all the basics and finish off with conditioning.
Benefits of the MMA Prep Course
- ✅ Train Anywhere, Anytime – Build skills even if there’s no gym near you.
- ✅ Skip the Awkward Phase – Walk into your first MMA class already moving with confidence.
- ✅ Faster Progress – Strong foundations mean you’ll learn advanced techniques much quicker.
- ✅ Safer Training – Improve coordination and conditioning so you’re less likely to get injured.
- ✅ Structured Path – A clear, step-by-step system instead of random YouTube videos.
- ✅ For All Ages – Whether you’re 18 or 48, you can improve without pressure.
- ✅ No Partner Needed – Every drill is designed for solo training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a partner for the MMA Prep Course?
No. Every drill and exercise in the MMA Prep Course is designed to be done solo. That’s the whole point — to give you strong foundations even without a partner.
What equipment do I need?
Just some open space and the willingness to train. A pair of boxing or bag gloves, but they’re optional. You will need a heavy bag, but if you don’t have one, I will show you an alternative. I will also show you what are the best options for a home gym, if you decide to build it, but that is not a prerequisite.
Will this course really prepare me for the gym?
Yes. When you step into the gym, you’ll already move and think like someone with experience. That means less time on basics, more time improving.
Is this for beginners only?
Not at all. Beginners benefit the most, but even those already training use it to polish fundamentals and fix gaps that hold them back.
Can I send you videos for feedback?
The MMA Prep Course is a structured self-study program, not online coaching — so I won’t be able to give you personal feedback on videos. If you want direct coaching and feedback, I do offer Online MMA Coaching, where you can send me your training footage and I’ll guide you step by step.
$67
Absolutely game-changing!
He found errors other coaches I had didn’t pick up on, and improved my strengths.
Eric Metzger
South Lebanon, Ohio
Outstanding and precise
I have spent more than 34 years in martial arts. Originally Karate and then Kick Boxing. For many years I have been doing Russian Systema, I’m an international instructor and travel all over the world doing seminars. Two years ago I created my own system called Homo Ludens (Playing Man) which is based on Russian Systema and also incorporates other martial arts and especially MMA which is my greatest love. The first time I had contact with MMA was in early 90’s in USA, and today I think it is the “axle” of modern martial arts. It is actually an “epicenter” of modern combat.
Mark Lajhner is my friend and coach with whom I train MMA 3 x per week privately. He has helped me tremendously, keeps me in great shape and I incorporate parts of MMA into my system. What I find very important and what keeps me coming for more is his exceptional precision as a coach, he is a professional who is on the path of continual education and constant improvement. He is sometimes rigorous and I like that.
His methodology is outstanding and precise, and Mark is constantly evolving in his knowledge and methodology. If you’re interested in ground fighting, I highly recommend that you buy this instructional. You won’t be disappointed.
Alexander “Alex” Kostic
Homo Ludens Martial Art
Incredible educator
Mark Lajhner is one of those rare occurrences in the world of martial arts, where an elite level athlete manages to evolve into an exceptionally good coach. I have been working in athletic performance enhancement for quite a few years and my main focus is the development of the most effective teaching methods to accelerate learning in combat athletes, so it is quite hard for me to get impressed by an instructor’s teaching skills. Still, when I visited Mark’s Kaizen MMA Academy and had the opportunity to train there, I was mind-blown by how incredible an educator Mark is.
He explains techniques with just the right ratio of explanation to demonstration and breaks them down to partial skills, gradually progressing from easy to hard, simple to complex, known to unknown. The result is something I have rarely seen in my twenty five years of martial arts training: all the students seem to absorb the knowledge and get his point simultaneously!
If you want to build your MMA game on a solid basis that allows you to constantly improve, I’d say you can’t do better than train with Mark in person, in the Kaizen MMA Academy or in one of his summer camps. If this is not an option, his instructional DVDs is the next best thing. You will be surprised by how good you can be in the MMA game – I guarantee that!
Spyro Katsigiannis
Dynamo Kettlebells
Such a well thought-out training
Mark is, in my opinion, definitely one of the best coaches in Serbia generally, not just in martial arts.
I haven’t gone to other clubs except Kaizen MMA, but I went to many kickboxing clubs in Belgrade, Kraljevo
and Kragujevac – and I also visited several Boxing and Karate clubs in various cities in Serbia, but never
have I met such a well thought-out training like I did in Mark’s academy. At least not in Serbia.
What I really like is the methodology and logic of training, Mark’s continuous development and improvement
of his own coaching/didactic/pedagogical abilities, and indeed this is not often the case in our region.
Many of the things I learned from Mark I apply to coaching in my academy in Basel, because his method of
transferring knowledge and skills may be easily and successfully applied to other martial arts as well.
Aleksandar Avram
Basel, Switzerland
Optima Sportsclub
Knowledgeable and to the point
I began competing rather late, at the age of 34. Rather than physical attributes, I always emphasized skill, tactics and an open mind always ready to learn and improve. In my first MMA team, I immediately established a great cooperation, that last even today, with coach Mark Lajhner, who was also a fighter at the time. In him I recognized an expert who was knowledgeable and to the point, precise and clear, something I was aiming for.
Mark has helped me to become one of the best Serbian MMA fighters, despite being a lot older than most competitors. He can help you too!
Dragutin “Beli” Milosevic
Home of MMA
Amazing!
I’m a completely different guy after 3 years.
Edson Santiago
Brazilian diplomat
Mark has elevated my game to another level
I started my martial arts journey around 8 years ago at Mark’s MMA Academy. What drew me in was the enormous MMA knowledge Mark possesses, and the seamless way he passes it on. Over the years, I have cross-trained with different coaches in various disciplines, but found Mark’s system to be easiest to understand and implement. MMA is a complex sport, and requires an extremely skilled and experienced individual to teach it the right way, which Mark definitely is.
Working with Mark has elevated my game to another level, got me several amateur gold medals and amazing experiences. If you are looking to embark on the martial arts journey, get fit and strong, Mark is one of the best coaches to guide you.
Marko Davitkov
Kaizen MMA Akademija
So much more than I expected!
Mark is an exceptional coach. Super sharp and technical in all aspects of MMA. I found his views and experience really important to my training. I planned on staying for a week but extended my stay for a month.
He is super sharp not just on technical training, but also on injury prevention, safety in training, nutrition and mental side of training.
I’d recommend Mark to anyone. No matter what age or experience you have. Mark really revived my enthusiasm for MMA again, so I’m going to continue training.
My experience here was exceptional and I cannot recommend Mark or his school highly enough.
Peter Savvas
Sydney, Australia
Very precise!
I found Mark by searching the internet. I’m a beginner with 6 months of Muay Thai training, and just a little bit of MMA.
I flew to Belgrade to train Muay Thai with Mark for a week, and to get a basic understanding of what MMA is.
Training was very good, not too hard, a lot of techniques and Mark as a coach is very precise. He adapted the training to my level and we did the basic things again and again, and that’s great. I learned a lot this week.
I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to improve in martial arts.
Mira Lehtinen
Turku, Finland
Ready to Start Your MMA Journey?
The MMA Prep Course gives you the confidence, skills, and structure to train smart — even before you step foot in a gym.
No partner needed. No confusion. Just a clear path to building your foundation in MMA.
$67
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