Jeet Kune Do & Jun Fan Gung Fu
Decades ahead of his time, Bruce Lee has probably had more impact on modern martial arts than any individual to date. In his fervent pursuit for the ultimate martial art, Bruce Lee left no stone unturned. Without prejudice he researched and incorporated methods from East and West and searched for anything that could give him an edge over an opponent. He shook up the martial arts community by questioning and rejecting many of the traditions in the martial arts and by creating his own style and system. He called his system Jun Fang Gung Fu after his Chinese name, Lee Jun Fan. His martial art and philosophy eventually became Jeet Kune Do, the "way of intercepting fist". Jeet Kune Do - JKD - utilizes all forms of martial arts but is bound by none. JKD transcends all styles and systems because it is all encompassing.
Jun Fang Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do include an advanced system of kickboxing. JKD kickboxing blends Western boxing, May Thai, French Savate, Burmese Bando, Wing Chun, various Gung Fu Systems and western fencing. This eclectic method of kickboxing is excellent for cultivating footwork, body mechanics, timing, rhythm and distance. It also improves strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
JKD is one of the best disciplines for self defense as well. The JKD student learns to defend himself in all the combat ranges. Strikes are practiced from kicking, punching and elbow and knee ranges. Grappling, throwing and submission holds from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, Chinese Chin Na and Western Wrestling are also important parts of Jun Fan and Jeet Kune Do. JDK is also known for close quarter combat or in-fighting. Bruce Lee referred to this distance as the trapping range. In trapping range, hand immobilization attack or HIA can be applied. HIA involves temporarily immobilizing a person to enable simultaneous striking. The JKD practitioner should be well-versed in trapping as well as in striking, grappling and weaponry.
More importantly, however, the JKD student should keep an open mind and constantly try to improve his knowledge and skill. JKD is a process of discovery. In the words of Bruce Lee, "research your own experience. Absorb what is useful. Reject what is useless. Add what is specifically your own".
Thai Kickboxing (Muay Thai)
Known as the "king of the ring" Thai Boxing is the national sport in Thailand. Thai Boxing or Muay Thai includes kicking and punching as well as devastating elbow and knee strikes. For this reason, Muay Thai is sometimes called the science of the 8 limbs. Muay Thai is one of the best sports for physical conditioning. It is also known for having the strongest kick in the martial arts. Thai boxing students learn to move fluently between kicking, punching, knee elbow and clinching ranges. Thai Boxing has been handed down from generation to generation in Thailand for more than 2,000 years. It was originally taught as an art of fighting with weapons and with bare hands and used for military training. It later gained popularity as a ring sport. In 1921 a stadium was built for boxing competitions every Saturday. Boxers fought with hands wrapped in rope. There were 11 rounds of three minutes with only one referee no judges and few rules. Boxing gloves and a ring which complied with the international standard were eventually required. New rules were also introduced to control the fights.
Boxe Francaise Savate
Boxe Francaise Savate is an exciting full-contact ring sport from France. One of a few "authentic" kickboxing styles in the world Savate is known for mobility, fluidity and rapid fire kicking and punching combinations. A blend of French kicking methods and old English boxing, Savate was developed int he 1800's on the sailing ships and back streets of France.
Filipino Martial Arts
In the Philippines, combat training methods developed to a level of efficiency unsurpassed anywhere else in the world. there are over 7,000 islands in the Philippine archipelago with over 78 major languages spoken. The Filipino Martial Arts are as diverse as the islands themselves. Kali, Escrima, Arnis, Silat are just a few of the many names used to describe the Filipino Marital arts. These arts encompass an entire spectrum of weaponry and also features sophisticated empty hands including boxing trapping and grappling. Under constant siege by the Spanish, the Southern Philippines remained unconquered for nearly 400 years due to the efficiency of the deadly and combat-proven martial arts of this region. Unlike most martial art systems, both weaponry and empty hands are taught together because the principles are common to both and are interchangeable. Armed or unarmed, the student learns to relate to any situation using the same concepts of body angling, positioning and flowing. Depending on speed, footwork and skill rather than brute strength, this fluid and practical method of self-defense is one of the most comprehensive martial art systems known.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Gracie style of Jiu-Jitsu is the hottest item in martial arts today. The Gracie style was created in the early 1900's by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pioneer Carlos Gracie who had a standing challenge that was open to practitioners of all sizes, weight and musculature. This tradition of open challenge has been continued by the Gracie family and their students for over 70 years.
Combat Submission Wrestling
Erik Paulson is the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW). This system is a grappling system devised by Erik Paulson and utilizes the best standing, takedowns, tackels and throws from Judo, Sambo, Greco, Collegiate and Freestyle Wrestling. The ground grappling system consists of 3 parts: 1.Positioning/controls 2.Escapes/reversals 3. Finishes/ Submissions. These are taken from Judo, Sambo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shooto, Pancrase and Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling.
Submission Fighting/Vale Tudo
This is one of the most complete empty hand fighting systems today. This blend contains the "perfect circle" of fighting styles, striking, clinching, throwing and ground submissions. The arts include Boxing, STX Kickboxing (Savate, Muay Thai kickboxing cross-training), Greco, Collegiate and Freestyle Wrestling. Ground submissions are from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Shooto and European Catch Wrestling.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA, NHB or No-Holds-Barred)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA, NHB or No-Holds-Barred) - MMA, also referred to Mixed Martial Arts has been made popular by the King of the Cage, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) & Pride Fighting Championships. Martial artists from all systems, styles and ranks are encourage to compete to see the effectiveness of the art they practice. These are competitions in which two combatants face off with very limited rules. Punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, chokes, armbars, leglocks and other submissions are all allowed. This class provides the training for NHB competition or for those who want a realistic training environment. Students that are serious in training can practice to compete in these competitions as well as training for the Abu Dhabi (ADCC) World Submission Grappling Championships, Pan American games and Mundials-World championships in Brazil.
Women Self Defense
We periodically conduct courses designed for the special needs of women. These courses teach how to maximize your natural "tools" against your attackers vital points. Unlike most self-defense courses, all areas are covered: boxing, kicking, weapons, environmental training, standing and on the ground.
