Learn Valuable Self-Defense Skills While You Get into Shape-Mentally and Physically

Modern Martial Arts's Adult Martial Arts Program is the perfect activity for adults who would like to learn self-defense and get into great shape at the same time!

In our Adult beginner's only class (no experience necessary), our professional instructors will work with you to ensure that you have a positive and safe experience in our Martial Arts program.

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts covers all aspects of fighting incorporating punching, kicking, knees, throws / takedowns and submission grappling.

The style we practice at Modern Martial Arts is called Integrated Fighting Systems.
Integrated Fighting Systems is a "hybrid" style of martial art, following the same ideas and concepts as : Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga,Ed parkers Kenpo and John Salvaggio's American Vadha Kempo Karate.

Integrated Fighting Systems is heavily influenced by American Vadha Kempo Karate, using circular flowing movements along with agressive strikes, locks, knees, elbows, headbuts, grappling, anti-grappling, ground fighting and defense against multiple attackers. This is NOT a point sparring system, it is a system geared for defending against real street attacks & actual confrontation's. Integrated Fighting Systems combines techniques from,Judo, Jujutsu Aikido, Go Ju Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Bukito(a type of Navy Seal Training),All found in American Vadha Kempo,and incorporates them with: Aikijujutsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kali / Escrima, Jojutsu, Shoot Fighting, CSW, submission grappling and JKD concepts.

By combining the most practical techniques of all of these fighting-arts, (Bu-Jutsu), Integrated Fighting Systems was created, making it an exelent form of Self-Defense and a well rounded Submission Fighting style.

Sensei Potenza is a Certified Representative Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson (Light Heavyweight ShootFighting Champ), Student under Tony Cecceny's ICWA (International Catch Wrestling Association), and a Certified Level 1 Catch Wrestler under Billy Robinson and Jake Shannon and Scientific Wrestling.

 

 

Muay Thai

Our kickboxing class is NOT a cardio kickboxing class.We train real Muay Thai kickboxing techniques. (Although the training itself is a great cardio workout)!

You will learn effective punches, kicks, knees, elbows & blocks, along with proper stances & foot work.
At MMA we use circut training, consisting of heavy bags, focus mitts, thai pads, and jump rope. We also do offense - defense partner drills, simulating a sparring match.

This class is a great way to sharpen your fighting skills or just get in shape and have fun!

Sparring is optional at the end of each class.

 

 

CSW Grappling

 

CSW is predominantly a grappling style with it's own techniques, tactics and training methods. We train mainly on the ground, so if its grappling you want this is the class for you!

At Modern Martial Arts we train in Erik Paulsons CSW.
For the last twenty-four years, Erik Paulson has studied the art of grappling. Having gained worldwide fame competing in many pay-per-view, no-holds-barred tournaments, he is now undefeated in Japan where he is the World Light-Heavyweight Shootwrestling Champion

Furthermore, Mr. Paulson has spent the last decade training under such noted instructors as the Machado Brothers, Rickson Gracie, Larry Hartsell, Yorinaga Nakamura, Gene Lebell and the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto.

Erik's system blends Judo, Freestyle Wrestling and Greco-Roman Wrestling with techniques and submissions from Shootwrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo and Catchascatchcan. Erik is famous for his unbelievable repertoire of submission holds and is recognized as a virtual encyclopedia of leg locks.

 

Catch as Catch Can  (Catch Werstling)

Catch-as-Catch-Can (or catch wrestling) although its

true origins have been lost in history, is deeply rooted

in Lancashire England and is considered the ancestor

of modern professional wrestling and mixed martial arts

competitions.

In old Lancashire English catch-as-catch-can is translated to “catch me if you can.”

In the late 1800's and early to mid 1900's as part of local carnivals, catch wrestlers would take on all challengers as part of the “athletic show” where locals could stand a chance to win cash if they could pin or submit the carnivals wrestler.

The catch wrestler had to prepare for the worst case scenario with the unknown opponent stepping into the ring on a regular basis, so the need for quick and aggressive submissions were a necessity.

Conditioning was also a major weapon for a catch wrestler since there were usually no time limits at all, with the winner having the best of 3 falls. Holds and locks could be taken anywhere on the body and brutal throws were completely legal in catch wrestling.

There are no points for position in catch wrestling, the only ways to win a match are to pin or submit your opponent using one of the many fast and aggressive hooks (or submissions). Taping out, yelling “enough” or rolling to ones back were considered a sign of defeat.

Catch as catch can is the original no holds barred fighting!

 

Judo

What is Judo

Judo is best known for it's spectacular throwing techniques but also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing specialized pins, control holds, arm locks, and Judo choking techniques.
Judo is unique in that all age groups &both sexes can participate together in learning and practicing the sport.

What makes our Judo program so unique is, Sensei McKim teaches traditional Judo techniques with a practical twist.
He shows how the same the traditional techniques can be applied in a practical situation.

So if you want to learn Judo for sport, self defense or fitness this class is for you.

Boxing

Our Boxing class is a great way to sharpen your hand speed and take your conditioning to the next level.

 

We focus on footwork, balance, hand eye coordination,  and the correct offense and definsive techinques of the sweet science of boxing.

 

 

 

 

Wrestling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The type of wrestling we practice is called Folk Style.

Folk Style - Often referred to as the scholastic or collegiate wrestling is the style common to high school and college competition in the United States.

The main focus is controlling your opponent with points awarded for moves, which help pin or escape from an opponent.
The wrestler on top must constantly work towards a pin while the wrestler on the bottom must continually try to escape or reverse.

Folkstyle is similar to freestyle in that for some of the time both wrestlers are on their feet and attempting to take each other to the mat in order to gain control.

 

 

Aikido/Self Defense

The Aikido / self defense class is a mixture of, what we feel to be the most practical and effective aikido techniques, along with a variety street effective self defense techniques taken from various arts. There are no uniforms, titles or ranks in this class. JUST SELF DEFENSE!

This system of self defense is great for Men, Women, Children & law enforcement. It is a great way to build confidence, learn to protect your self & your family, or just get in great shape! In our Aikido class parents can train with their kids. It is a great way to spend constructive time together.

Kali/Stick Fighting

In our stick fighting training we incorporate techniques from various styles.
The bulk of our techniques come from Kali.

Kali is the Warrior art of the Philippines. Unique in the simple and direct way it is done. Kali is one of the few styles that is based on the blade. Its movements are compact and accurate, characterized by typically small, simple and direct movements with no gaps between attack and defense. 

 

 

Kendo-Iaido

Kendo

Kendo is the way of the sword, Japanese fencing. Kendo in a modern context means the form of Japanese fencing governed by the International Kendo Federation and the Zen-Nippon Kendo Renmei, or similar styles. About 8 million people world-wide participate, 7 million of them in Japan. It is taught as part of the school physical education curriculum. College kendo teams in Japan are high-profile; major competitions are televised complete with colour commentary. Kendoka wear armour protecting the head, throat, wrists and abdomen; these are the only legal targets. The split-bamboo practice sword, called a shinai, is wielded two-handed; the kendoka faces his opponent squarely. A small number of high-level practitioners utilise a shinai in each hand.

Kendoka move using a peculiar gliding step refined for use on the smooth floors of the dojo. Kendoka generally practice as partners although the basics of posture, movement, grip and swing are learned in supervised solo practice. Because of the equipment, kendoka can and do practice full speed and full power, including free-sparring. Kendoka sometimes practice partner kata similar to kenjutsu, in which two partners carry out a prescribed series of attacks with wooden or steel swords.

Iaido or Iaijutsu

Iaido or Iaijutsu is the art of swordsmanship in face to face combat , as practiced by the Samurai of feudal Japan.
Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu finds its roots over 450 years ago. Hayashizaki Jinsuke was born in 1549 to a samurai family under the ruling of the Minamoto clan. After his father was killed in a duel, young Hayashizaki entered the local Shinto shrine. There he spent 100 days in prayer and practice to develope the techniques of drawing and cutting in a single motion that we now call iaijutsu.

Hayashizaki prevailed and avenged his fathers death, and his style of swordsmanship came to be known as Hayashizaki-ryu. Less than 50 years later the most significant development in the history of Iaijutsu occurred. Sword designs changed,they were now shorter and straighter than the older Tachi sword, and were worn with their cutting edge upward.

Naturally the new sword design called for improved techniques to make the best use of the new blade design.
Hasegawa Eishin, the seventh-generation successor to Hayashizaki -ryu adapted iaijutsu techniques to the newly designed katana. Because of his great skill and his modification of sword techniques, the style therafter became known as Eishin-ryu in his honor. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the supreme military commander who rulled Japan from 1582-1598, was so impressed with Hasegawa's skill that he bestowed on to him the title Muso Ken, "Sword Without Equal."

Eishin's style is considered unmatched and has been passed down through an unbroken succesion of grandmasters to the present time. It is now known as Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu,"Unequalled Direct-liniage Eishin-Style Iaijutsu. The current grandmaster is Miura Takeyuki,(Hanshi).The Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai, Japans oldest and most prestigious organization, recognises Miura Hanshi as the 20th grandmaster, and awarded him a 9th dan - The highest of any living member of the Butoku-Kai.