Where to practise combat sports in the Balearics (boxing, judo, MMA)

Boxing, judo, karate, MMA: the combat sports offer is concentrated mostly in Palma, with outposts in Ibiza and Menorca. Here are the clubs by discipline and island, kids' classes, and a bit of local history, including the Mallorcan who challenged the world in 1929.

In Mallorca: the archipelago's biggest offer

In Palma, boxing is practised notably at Team Finito (Rafal), run by Omar Rubio, a former member of the Balearic selection, at Soul Boxing Sport Club, at Fit Club Mallorca, and at the Megasport Centre, which hosted the "Mega Athlete Games" in March 2026. On judo, several clubs share the city: Dojo Sabater, Es Dojo, Club de Judo Can Pastilla, Judo Taikukan. For MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Neofight MMA Mallorca runs a dedicated "MMA Kids" programme, Gracie Barra Palmanova (Calvia) and BJJPalma also teach children, as does the Mallorca BJJ network (three sites: Palma Central, Palma North, El Toro).

Karate is organised by the Federacio Balear de Karate (FKIB), chaired by Jose del Pozo, which runs the Liga de Mallorca and a competitor ranking from the Pabellon Multiusos Palmarena.

In Ibiza and Menorca

In Ibiza, Vip Ibiza Fighters (Carrer Aragon 106, Ibiza town) brings together boxing, Muay Thai, K1, jiu-jitsu, grappling, MMA, kickboxing, karate, krav maga and taekwondo under one roof, with extended hours (until 11.30pm on weekdays). A local karate delegation federates several affiliated clubs.

In Menorca, judo is represented by four clubs, three in Mao (including Judo Club Haruka, Cami de ses Vinyes 54) and one in Es Castell. On boxing, a Trofeo Ciudad de Mahon has run since 2014, organised by the Federacion Balear de Boxeo. No solid source was found for karate or MMA in Menorca: the offer there appears thinner than on the other two islands.

Prices and ages for kids' classes

Young Marti, the Mallorcan who challenged the world

Gregorio Vidal, known as "Young Marti", born in Palma on 14 May 1908, fought Panamanian Al Brown for the world bantamweight title on 18 June 1929, at the Queensboro Stadium in Long Island, in front of around 14,000 spectators. He lost on points after 15 rounds, but became Spanish bantamweight champion in 1932, beating Carlos Flix in Barcelona. His professional career (1924-1933) totalled 76 fights, 54 wins including 12 by knockout. He remains the great historic name of Balearic boxing.

More recently, Farlin Condori, a Mallorcan boxer of Bolivian origin who arrived on the island at age 6, was crowned Spanish professional super-bantamweight champion and received by Palma's town hall on 28 July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can a child start judo or MMA in the Balearics?

From age 4 for judo at Es Dojo in Palma, from age 5 for Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Mallorca BJJ. Fees and the exact age vary by club: best to contact the school directly.

Is there a combat sports club in Formentera?

No club has been identified on the island so far. The offer is concentrated in Mallorca, with outposts in Ibiza and Menorca.

For other sporting options in the archipelago, our guide to football in the Balearics and our overview of water sports round out the picture.

Clubs and fees change; check with clubs and official sources. Information verified in August 2026. The Daily Baleares is an AI-assisted publication with human review.