Martial Arts
Kickboxing
Looking to get in shape while learning self-defense? Kickboxing may be the perfect solution for you! Kickboxing incorporates techniques from several martial arts, and provides a full body workout that will challenge you both physically and mentally.
At our kickboxing classes, you'll learn proper kicking and punching techniques, as well as footwork and defensive moves. You'll work on agility, balance, and coordination while building strength and endurance. Kickboxing is a high-energy, non-stop workout that will leave you feeling empowered and accomplished.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through a dynamic and challenging class that is suitable for all fitness levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, kickboxing is a great way to mix up your fitness routine and achieve your goals.
Join us for a kickboxing class today and see the benefits for yourself!
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Jiu Jitsu
History
Originating in Japan, a traveling Japanese judoka, Mitsuyo Maeda introduced the art of judo to Carlos Gracie, in 1917.
By the 1920's the Gracie brothers, Carlos, Oswaldo, Gastão Jr, George, and Hélio had refined and developed new techniques to such an extent that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was formed. This new self-defense system was based on the concepts of efficiency, leverage and technique, allowing an un-athletic and smaller individual the ability to defend and possibly defeat a larger opponent.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art based on ground combat and submission holds. It focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling the opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using several techniques to force them into submission.
The qualities of endurance, strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility are all used with technique and skill to overcome an opponent. Gi jiu jitsu, or ground fighting with the kimono, is the more traditional form of the martial art. It uses a variety of grips and techniques using the opponent’s kimono to attack and ultimately achieve the submission through choke holds and joint locks.
No-Gi Submission Grappling
No-gi submission grappling uses the same principles as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, however without the use of the traditional kimono. Classes are performed wearing a form-fitting rash guard and grappling shorts, which makes no-gi a faster, more dynamic practice.
Although there are subtle difference between the two, both gi and no-gi grappling use principles of control, leverage, and skill to overcome an opponent.
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Kids Jiu Jitsu
Falcons MMA Jiu Jitsu kids classes are available for children and teens, ages 5-9 and 10-15 in our safe, clean and welcoming facility.
Why Jiu Jitsu ?
Jiu jitsu was developed to enable an individual to overcome a larger opponent without engaging in strikes or kicks. The principles of leverage are applied to weaker points in the body like joints, creating an asymmetrical advantage for those trained in jiu jitsu.
This means that children trained in jiu jitsu can end a fight quickly without inflicting or suffering damaging blows, and with a much lower risk of hurting themselves.
How is jiu jitsu different from other martial arts ?
Most other martial arts rely predominantly on speed, power, and strength for self-defense. While important, jiu jitsu integrates the use of leverage, reaction, and balance. Students learn how to use an attacker’s strength and force against them to finish a fight. Grappling type movements are combined with takedowns to control an opponent through holds, pins, and counters to ultimately finish the fight by submission.
Jiu Jitsu has established itself as a superior martial art for self-defense and within professional fighting due to its effectiveness. Not only do we empower your child with effective skills and techniques, we emphasize the responsibility that comes with such knowledge
Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
Confidence – By developing the skills to effectively defend themselves, children become empowered and confident. The inner knowledge that they can master a difficult art and stand up for themselves against others builds a strong, resilient character ready for life’s challenges.
Respect – Jiu jitsu training checks one’s ego and develops humility like few other activities. Young practitioners develop respect for themselves and others by exposing and overcoming their vulnerabilities in every class through drilling, sparring, and skill games.
Discipline – Jiu jitsu imparts discipline through the rigor of acquiring and applying movement skills and techniques under pressure. Jiu jitsu builds grit because it requires precision, physical conditioning, a commitment to progression, and persistence in the face of failure.
Problem Solving – Ofter referred to as “human chess,” jiu jitsu requires real-time strategic thinking under physically and mentally challenging conditions. Like a real-life video game, one must apply the right movement at the right time to escape, defend, counter, attack, or submit an opponent.
Fitness – Jiu jitsu requires and builds endurance, balance, flexibility, strength, and stamina. Each class consists of a mobility warmup, drills, sparring, and games that keep kids moving, thinking, and improving.
Coordination – Jiu jitsu is a whole body activity. One must coordinate actions of the arms, shoulders, and hands while simultaneously applying alternate actions with the legs, hips, and feet. Remembering technique sequences, then applying them in the correct order with the appropriate amount of force and speed develops incredible coordination, motor skills, and body awareness.
Teamwork and Social Skills – Our jiu jitsu classes involve partner drills, team building exercises, and fun games that make kids work together, build relationships, and also compete in order to progress and reach new achievements. We pride ourselves on fun, engaging kids classes where kids build their skills together in a positive environment focused on success.
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MMA
Mixed Martial Arts, commonly known as MMA, is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines. It originated in the early 1990s, with the goal to determine the most effective martial art in a real fight scenario. Today, MMA has gained immense popularity worldwide, and is widely considered as one of the most exciting and challenging combat sports.
MMA fighters must possess a combination of physical and mental attributes to excel in the sport. These include strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and strategy. They must also have a deep understanding of various martial arts disciplines, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and karate, to name a few.
MMA fights take place inside a cage, also known as an octagon. Fighters wear minimal protective gear, including gloves, mouthguards, and groin protectors. The fights are judged based on several factors, such as strikes landed, takedowns, submission attempts, and control of the octagon.
MMA events draw large crowds and are broadcasted globally. Prominent organizations in the MMA world include the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, and ONE Championship, among others. MMA has produced some of the most successful and popular fighters in combat sports history, including Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, and Khabib Nurmagomedov , to name a few.
If you are looking to learn MMA, it is important to find a reputable gym with experienced coaches and trainers. MMA training can be intense and challenging but can lead to significant improvements in fitness, self-defense, and confidence. Whether you aspire to be an MMA professional or simply want to learn self-defense, MMA is an excellent choice for people of all ages and skill levels.
Join us to train with the elite of the game!