Rick Faye Seminars

Don’t miss our upcoming Rick Faye seminar for 2024

Combat Submission Wrestling

Learn to grapple, attack, defend against and submit opponents using Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling system. CSW classes are held two times a week.

Combat Submission BJJ

The only place to train Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the North-West of England.

Kali Weaponry

Learn the Filipino art of stick and knife with our Kali Weaponry Class with Dan Inosanto & Rick Faye certified instructor, Mel Corrigan

CSW Seminars

We hold annual Combat Submission Wrestling seminars with Erik Paulson at our gym in Wigan.

Kids Martial Arts Classes

Kids are taught striking, grappling, self defence techniques and discipline in our children’s martial arts classes

MCKG (MC Kali Group) Martial Arts in Wigan

At Mel Corrigan’s Kali Group, we teach a range of martial arts to suit you, including Kali (stick and knife weapons training), Panatukan (Filipino Boxing), Indonesian martial art Silat, Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Jeet Kune Do concepts (JKD), STX Kickboxing (Savate Thai Cross Training), Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Erik Paulson’s CSW (Combat Submission Wrestling) which incorporates MMA, no-gi grappling, catch-wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling and Erik Paulson’s BJJ system, Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Martial Arts Taught at MCKG

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Combat Submission Wrestling

Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) draws from Kali, Silat, Shoot Wrestling, Jun Fan, Catch Wrestling and other grappling arts. We include hitting and trapping on the ground, choking, arm and leg locks, submissions and takedowns from a standing position.

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STX Kickboxing

Savate Thai Cross Training (STX Kickboxing) is an effective hybrid striking system developed by Erik Paulson that utilises elbows, punches and knees from Boxing, Panantukan, Jeet Kune Do, Savate and Muay Thai.

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Combat Submission BJJ

Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CSBJJ) is a gi-based grappling system developed by Erik Paulson (5th degree black belt under Rigan Michado) that utilises the full arsenal of the grappling arts for a dynamic, multi-layered approach to newaza. Learn how to takedown, control and submit your opponent.

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Kali

Kali is a weapon based Filipino martial art. Training includes many categories of weaponry and complete empty hand training.

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Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto researched every martial art they could. Bruce’s Jeet Kune Do system is known for its economy of motion and integration of arts. The areas practiced include Kickboxing, Trapping and Grappling.

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Muay Thai

The National sport of Thailand, Muay Thai fighters have been called the “Kings of the Ring”. They may strike any part of the body with kicks, knees, punches and elbows: an awesome offence and constant concentration on defensive Structure.

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Silat

Throughout South East Asia, Silat describes a whole host of martial concepts and systems which include the use of bladed weapons, strikes, throws and joint manipulations. From Silat we concentrate on an exact understanding of leverage and body positioning.

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Core Fitness

Improve your strength with our core fitness classes run by instructor Emma Corrigan. We use a variety of equipment, from battle ropes to kettlebells, to improve fitness and increase strength.

Never Trained Before at MCKG?

Get a Week’s Worth of Classes For Just £10!

What better way to experience all of our classes and to see which martial arts interest you than to take advantage of our special offer – a week’s worth of martial arts training for only £10.

Please note, this offer can only be redeemed once per customer and is an introductory offer.

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Certified Martial Arts Instruction from Mel Corrigan

Based near Wigan town centre, Mel Corrigan’s Kali Group have classes that cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced martial artists. Train with like minded people in the evening classes or train 1-to-1 with Mel Corrigan, the senior instructor at the club. Mel is a certified instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto, Sifu Rick Faye and Sensei Erik Paulson.
 

Benefits of Martial Arts include:

  • Self-defence
  • Concentration
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-discipline
  • Improve fitness and overall health
  • Become stronger
  • Control weight
  • Develop confidence
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Equipment is provided by the club however you can purchase boxing gloves, MMA gloves and other equipment and clothing from our club store.

Latest News

Erik Paulson UK Seminar 2023 in Wigan at MCKG

Erik Paulson UK Seminar 2023 in Wigan at MCKG

Our coach Erik Paulson will be holding a UK seminar at our gym in Wigan on Sunday 26th November 2023 at 2pm. This will be his only North England seminar of 2023 as part of his UK tour so if you want to train and enhance your grappling knowledge with one of the best...

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Mitch’s Weight Loss Journey at MCKG

Mitch’s Weight Loss Journey at MCKG

We're pleased to share Mitch's weight loss journey, which has seen him lose over 3 stone in just over 18 months. When Mitch started training with us, he weighed 16st 10lbs (106kg). Through attending MCKG twice a week, initially doing STX Kickboxing and BJJ classes, he...

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The best place to train by the best coach

The best place to train by the best coach. Been wrestling here for about 4 years now and wouldn't want to train anywhere else. One big family! Awesome.

John Cassidy

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John Cassidy

The best place to train by the best coach. Been wrestling here for about 4 years now and wouldn't want to train anywhere else. One big family! Awesome.

Great Tutor

Been training here for 7 weeks now and can honestly say best decision I've made in a long time. Great atmosphere and a great tutor in Mel. No other MMA gym comes close in my eyes

Gaz Boardman

Mel Corrigan's Kali Group
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2018-01-27T02:32:52+00:00

Gaz Boardman

Been training here for 7 weeks now and can honestly say best decision I've made in a long time. Great atmosphere and a great tutor in Mel. No other MMA gym comes close in my eyes

Highly recommended club

Fantastic. Been at it now for a little over 2 months and am really feeling the positive effects of training. Also as a bonus I've lost a stone, a whole stone. Can't thank Mel and all the people at MC Kali Group enough for their continued support. Highly recommended club.

Calvin Bennett

Mel Corrigan's Kali Group
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2018-01-27T02:33:21+00:00

Calvin Bennett

Fantastic. Been at it now for a little over 2 months and am really feeling the positive effects of training. Also as a bonus I've lost a stone, a whole stone. Can't thank Mel and all the people at MC Kali Group enough for their continued support. Highly recommended club.

One of the North of England’s hidden martial arts gems

Awesome instruction and great atmosphere. Mel is one of the North of England's hidden martial arts gems. Don't miss your chance to train with him.

Stephen Gaulton

Mel Corrigan's Kali Group
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2018-01-27T02:33:59+00:00

Stephen Gaulton

Awesome instruction and great atmosphere. Mel is one of the North of England's hidden martial arts gems. Don't miss your chance to train with him.

Brilliant Place

In the 3 weeks my 7 year old has been going, he has learned so much. Mel is really patient and Eddie's confidence is growing every day. Brilliant place.

Paul McVann

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2018-01-27T02:34:30+00:00

Paul McVann

In the 3 weeks my 7 year old has been going, he has learned so much. Mel is really patient and Eddie's confidence is growing every day. Brilliant place.

Mel Corrigan is a superb martial arts teacher

Head instructor Mel Corrigan is a superb martial arts teacher who's knowledge seems to know no bounds. He's one of the few martial arts instructors I've met who's able to help you understand the techniques, especially when you're struggling.

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Head instructor Mel Corrigan is a superb martial arts teacher who's knowledge seems to know no bounds. He's one of the few martial arts instructors I've met who's able to help you understand the techniques, especially when you're struggling.

Incredibly Knowledgeable

I've trained at a few clubs over the years and this is definitely one of my favouritesMel is friendly and approachable, as well as being highly skilled and incredibly knowledgeable. Everybody is friendly and there is a great atmosphere. The balance between learning and enjoyment is perfect and I look forward to each training session.

Catherine Louise

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2018-06-19T21:09:06+01:00

Catherine Louise

I've trained at a few clubs over the years and this is definitely one of my favourites. Mel is friendly and approachable, as well as being highly skilled and incredibly knowledgeable. Everybody is friendly and there is a great atmosphere. The balance between learning and enjoyment is perfect and I look forward to each training session.

Mel’s club is definitely my favourite

I have trained in several gyms and with a number of instructors over the years and Mel's club is definitely my favourite. Mel is the best instructor that I have ever had the honour to train with. He is highly skilled, patient and knowledgeable and delivers the perfect blend of tuition of the highest standard combined with fun and enjoyment. I can not recommend this club highly enough.

Louise Taylor

Mel Corrigan's Kali Group
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2023-01-15T12:15:09+00:00

Louise Taylor

I have trained in several gyms and with a number of instructors over the years and Mel's club is definitely my favourite. Mel is the best instructor that I have ever had the honour to train with. He is highly skilled, patient and knowledgeable and delivers the perfect blend of tuition of the highest standard combined with fun and enjoyment. I can not recommend this club highly enough.

Cannot recommend enough

Been attending for about 18months. Started on two sessions a week (kickboxing and BJJ) and gradually increased to add the CSW classes. Joined to loose weight after COVID Lockdown, dropped from 16st 10lb to 14st 7lb so far.

Cannot recommend enough, Mel is great, the sessions are all great, and everyday is a school day. If I could give it more stars, I would.

Mitch Pays

Mel Corrigan's Kali Group
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2023-03-12T21:26:49+00:00

Mitch Pays

Been attending for about 18months. Started on two sessions a week (kickboxing and BJJ) and gradually increased to add the CSW classes. Joined to loose weight after COVID Lockdown, dropped from 16st 10lb to 14st 7lb so far. Cannot recommend enough, Mel is great, the sessions are all great, and everyday is a school day. If I could give it more stars, I would.
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