Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, MMA, Krav Maga and Filipino martial arts, on a monthly rotating curriculum. Learn something. Sweat. Have fun.
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Gloves Included
Three real classes and a pair of gloves that are yours to keep.
Sound Familiar?
Here's what you notice first:
6
styles, each getting equal time through the year
Designed For This Age
Most gyms teach one thing. Here, each month builds a new layer: hands, kicks, clinch, weapons awareness and self-defense. You end up with skills that fit together, and you never get bored.
Always Something New
A new discipline every month keeps training fresh.
Planned Curriculum
Organized lesson plans. We don't teach from the hip.
No Ego
Beginners and experienced members train side by side.
Real Self-Defense
Krav Maga and Filipino martial arts built in, not bolted on.
Stress Relief
Nothing clears your head like an hour on the pads.
Serious Cardio
Rounds that burn more than any treadmill.
Monthly rotating specialty curriculum
Every month the focus shifts to a new discipline: Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, MMA, Krav Maga and Filipino martial arts. Each style gets equal time over the year, so you become a well-rounded martial artist, not a one-trick fighter.
Sports scientists call it varied practice. Decades of motor-learning research show that people who practice a mix of related skills remember them longer, and use them better under pressure, than people who drill one thing on repeat.
Something new every month keeps class fresh. People who look forward to training keep showing up, and showing up is what gets results.
Real situations don't stick to one style. Rotating through disciplines builds hands, kicks, clinch and ground skills that work together.
Every month follows an organized lesson plan, and each program's plans run up to six years. We don't teach from the hip.
Curriculum built with world-class names
Our lesson plans draw on the systems and expertise of these respected leaders in martial arts:
Carlson Gracie Jr.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Duke Roufus
Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Julius Melegrito
Filipino Martial Arts
Sharir Richman
ICCS Krav Maga
Six styles. Equal weight. All year.
The art of eight limbs
Punches, kicks, knees and elbows, coached through the Roufusport system. Pad work and bag rounds give you the best cardio you'll ever actually enjoy.
Hands and kicks, together
Combinations that link your hands and kicks, taught with technique first so every round is safe, sharp and a serious sweat.
Footwork, head movement, clean hands
The sweet science. Learn to stand, move and throw with purpose, then put it together on the pads. A workout that clears your head after work.
Everything, connected
Basic MMA ties your striking and Jiu-Jitsu together: standing, clinching and transitioning to the ground. Taught for skill and fitness, never for intimidation.
Reality-based self-defense
ICCS Krav Maga, the Israeli combat system founded by IDF veteran Sharir Richman. Simple, direct skills for real-world situations, practiced in a controlled and supportive room.
Coordination, flow and weapons awareness
Filipino martial arts train timing, rhythm and coordination with sticks and empty hands. It sharpens reflexes that carry over to every other style.
Warm-Up
Jump rope, footwork and movement to get your heart going.
Technique
This month's style broken down, one combination at a time.
Pad & Bag Work
Hit pads and bags with a partner. That's where the stress goes.
Conditioning
A short finisher that leaves you tired and proud.
Within The First Few Weeks
Members tell us about these wins within the first few weeks.
You walk into the room with more confidence
Stress from the day is gone by the end of class
You make friends who expect you to show up
You know what to do if something goes wrong
Built For Real Life
You have a job, a family and a life outside the mat. We coach like we know that.
Partners Who Look Out For You
No ego on our mat. Training partners help you learn, they don't try to win the room.
Your Pace
Nobody is thrown into live rounds. You work up to it when you and your coach are ready.
Academy Safe Accredited
Background-checked, certified coaches, first aid training, an AED on site and cameras.
You don't need to become a fighter. You'll just leave every class a bit stronger than you came in.
A New Skill Every Month
The rotation keeps training fresh, so you never get bored.
Coaches Who Know You
Coaches learn your name and what you're working on.
Confidence That Travels
Knowing you can protect yourself changes how you walk.
People come for three classes. They stay for the coaches, the training partners and how they feel walking out.
5.0★
average across 477 Google and Facebook reviews
37
years of martial arts behind the head instructor
8,000
square feet of mats and room to grow
Members Say It Best
"I have so enjoyed my time training at The Grounds MMA Academy! No one was more nervous than me first starting out, but the entire team here has been amazing to work with. The coaches really know what they're doing and I definitely feel like I'm in good hands when I train here. If you were thinking about any type of self defense or MMA training this is the place to do it!"
— Lauren Meilen
"I’ve been training in the Krav Maga program for over 2 years and it’s become a huge part of my life. The staff is great and they really push a humble culture so it’s not an intimidating atmosphere for new people. I appreciate and trust the coaches so much that my 9 year old daughter and 5 year old son train in the kids jiu jitsu program. Can’t recommend Training Grounds enough for adults or kids."
— Dan Varano
"This is my third year here at this academy, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. The coaching is top-notch, the environment is supportive, and the training has pushed me to grow both physically and mentally. Highly recommended for anyone serious about martial arts. In the Muay Thai program and love it!"
— Chris Pakietur
"Just joined The Grounds MMA Academy after trying a training class. The facility & equipment are high quality and the coaches have great experience & a caring attitude...they clearly enjoy training their members. It's a top notch martial arts gym."
— Jeff Frick
Black Belt
Led Programs
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Families Trained
477
5.0-Star Reviews
Black Belt
Head Instructor
Striking Trial
Gloves Included
Three real classes and a pair of gloves that are yours to keep.
Joshua Frye
"Come try three classes. No contract, no pressure, no ego. If it's not for you, no hard feelings."
1st Degree Carlson Gracie Black Belt
Founder & Head Instructor · The Grounds MMA Academy
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