FAQ's
Training / Curriculum Questions:

Why should I train here? What's the difference between your class and a typical traditional martial arts class?

I'm new, what if I don't have previous martial arts experience?

Where do I start if I have previous martial arts experience?

When are you class times? How much do you charge? Where are you located?

What’s a typical class like?

Gear Requirements:

What equipment should I bring? What should I wear?

All Classes (gear)

MMA (gear)

Kickboxing (gear)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gear)

DINO's/Team Raptor (gear)

Fitness/Conditioning (gear)

Law Enforcement (gear)

Q: Why should I train here? What’s the difference between your class and a typical traditional martial arts class?

A: Our curriculum is comprehensive and alive. The coaching is excellent. It’s a unique training experience. Come and experience it for yourself - the first class is always free.

Adults
It’s fun and it’s a healthier way to train. We offer a well-rounded curriculum and a safe, supportive, training environment. There are no artificial incentives - belts, certification. We offer a place where you can challenge yourself and grow. We emphasize development of individuals and setting concrete training goals -- goals that are rooted in performance. Am I getting better? This is answered by measuring yourself against your training partners in class -- and ultimately against the person you were yesterday. You’ll have a blast.

Children
Our children’s classes are unlike other martial arts programs in the area. Kid’s aren’t drilled militaristically - they play. The training is structured and directed. The children are encouraged to explore, experiment and grow. Freed from the ritualistic drilling, their performance and enjoyment levels skyrocket. They come back because it’s fun - they come back because they want to.

Q: I’m new, what if I don’t have previous martial arts experience?

A: Our introductory courses, MMAZERO, MMA101, WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE and INTRODUCTION to MMA, are specifically designed to expose you to the full scope of our curriculum. The introductory classes run in a continuous loop, so you can join in at any time. At the end of the introductory period your conditioning level will have improved and you’ll have enough game for the more challenging Core Classes. If you’re just looking to get in shape – our FITNESS KICKBOXING class is great place to start.

Q: Where do I start if I have previous martial arts experience?

A: Our initial introductory class, MMAZERO will give us a chance for us to evaluate your conditioning and skill, from there we can help you determine which class would benefit you the most.

Q: When are you class times? How much do you charge? Where are you located?

A: Checkout Schedules and Membership pages.

Q: What’s a typical class like?

A: Our curriculum is based on the "I" method.

Introduction
The technique is introduced or "taught". This is usually begins with a demonstration then the class follows with little or no resistance. The curriculums of most traditional martial arts stay at this point. We prefer to take as little time as necessary to get the point across.

Isolation
The majority of the class is spent at this stage. The specific skill or skills are isolated and drilled against progressive resistance.

Integration
This is where the skill is brought back into the specific game through free sparring. Stand Up, Clinch, Ground or the overall game where everything comes together.

The general breakdown of a typical 45-minute class:

• Functional, activity specific, warm-up: 5 minutes
• Technique introduction, Isolation Drills: 25-30 minutes
• Sparring, Integration: 10-15 minutes
• The actual time-table of the class varies depending on the training goals for the given session, as well as the athletes’ ability
• All training is self-paced, in that the member decides the level of intensity they can handle in a give session
• All classes are consistently monitored for safety

In the future we will be offering classes that focus on specific areas of our training:

• Accelerated Training Program

Q: What equipment should I bring? What should I wear?

A: GEAR REQUIREMENTS: All training gear must be approved by ModCom staff.

Q: All Classes (gear)

A: Required:
- Comfortable and clean workout clothes
- Mouthguard
- Protective Cup (men)
- Modern Combatives/SBGi T-shirt or Rashguard (grappling shirt)

Optional:
We do a lot of training on mats so clean bare feet, or clean wrestling shoes are required. Other training shoes may be okay, just check with us - they've got to be clean though.

Q: MMA (gear)

A: MMAZERO/MMA101
Required:
- Training gloves [14oz/up to 165lb, 16oz/over 165lb]

Optional:
- Wrestling Ear Guards

MMA201
Required:
- LEATHER training gloves [14oz/up to 165lb, 16oz/over 165lb]
- MMA training gloves, shinguards

Optional:
- Headgear

Q: Kickboxing (gear)

A: KB101
Required:
- same as MMA101

Optional:
- same as MMA101

KB201
Required:
- LEATHER training gloves [14oz/up to 165lb, 16oz/over 165lb]
- Shinguards, handwrap

Optional:
- Headgear, bag gloves

Q: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gear)

A: BJJ101
Required:
- BJJ/Judo Gi

Optional:
- Rash guards, Board Shorts, Wrestling Shoes

BJJ201
Required:
- MMA training gloves

Q: DINO's/Team Raptor (gear)

A: Required:
- BJJ/Judo Gi
- Orange Belt and above: Training Gloves and Headgear

Q: Fitness/Conditioning (gear)

A: Required:
- Training/Bag Gloves
- Handwraps

Q: Law Enforcement (gear)

A: Contact us for required equipment

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