Martin Kampmann

Martin Kampmann is a Danish MMA coach and head coach of the MMA division at Great Danes Fight Club in Odense. His work involves training MMA practitioners and guiding the competition team.

His coaching career builds on experience in the European and American professional circuits. After competing in the UFC for many years, he began working as a coach at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento. Later, he brought that international experience back to the Danish training hall.

Profile

The story

From competitive fighter to coach. Kampmann fought his last professional bout in August 2013. In early 2014, he announced a break from his fighting career. In September of that year, he was appointed as a full-time coach at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, California.

The move to Team Alpha Male brought him into an American MMA training environment focused on guiding other fighters. His background in boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and submission grappling formed the technical foundation he brought to his coaching work.

Back to Denmark. At Great Danes Fight Club in Odense, Kampmann became involved with the MMA program and competition team. The club was founded in 2018 and combines MMA with separate programs for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no-gi grappling, Muay Thai, and K-1, among others.

Within this broad club, he is responsible for the MMA division. The program brings together striking techniques, wrestling, and ground work. Kampmann's experience with international opponents and different phases of combat fits this combined training environment.

Method

Training approach

MMA as a combination of disciplines. Kampmann's technical background includes both boxing and Muay Thai, as well as wrestling and submission grappling. His work in GDFC's MMA department focuses on a sport in which these elements come together during a single bout.

GDFC offers an MMA program in four levels, from beginner to further technical and competition-focused development. At the club, Kampmann is involved in this training and in coaching the competition team. The separate grappling and striking classes also provide opportunities to work on specific aspects of fighting.

Background

Role and legacy

Timeline

2013 - Fights his final professional MMA bout in August, against Carlos Condit.

September 2014 - Is appointed full-time coach at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento.

January 2016 - Publicly confirms his retirement as an active competitor.

2018 - Great Danes Fight Club is established in Odense, incorporating Kampmann's international martial arts experience into the MMA department.

Legacy

International experience in the Danish MMA program. Kampmann's work at GDFC connects his years in the American professional circuit with the development of MMA in Odense. His contribution focuses on training and mentoring fighters within a club that provides space for both beginners and competitive athletes.

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