Classes
GRIT MMA offers a wide range of classes! We provide regular sessions in MMA, Kickboxing Conditioning, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu for 5-12 year/3-17 year-old youth and adults. For youth, we focus classes on fitness, conditioning, and self-defense with developmental skills in mind. The intermediate/advanced classes are offered to a mix of individuals with different goals—some who are taking classes for fitness and conditioning while others are preparing for amateur and professional MMA competition. As a small gym, we can tailor our training to meet the needs of individual clients.
Here is a more detailed explanation of GRIT’s class offerings:
| Afternoon Kickboxing/Cardio Kickboxing(Youth and 13-year old/Adult classes)By: Coach Carson Youth Class: T, Th – 4:30 pm13 years to Adult Class: T, Th – 5:30 pm | At GRIT MMA, we are on the pursuit to cover as many avenues as possible to fulfill our client’s needs and maximize their time spent. These kickboxing classes push for a full body workout that is functional, challenging, and fun. We teach the proper body mechanics of striking and strive for all our students to know correct form that would serve them well in a self-defense situation. |
| Morning Kickboxing/Conditioning Starting June 5(Adult classes)By: Coach Josh Class One: M, W – 6:30 amClass Two: M, W – 8 am | A fun, challenging full-body workout, GRIT MMA’s Kickboxing Conditioning is a perfect introduction to our other offerings. Borrowing techniques from Western Boxing & Muay Thai, we’ll learn the proper form & body mechanics of striking, while getting to work on the gym’s heavy bags. After a brief warmup, it’s ‘GO’ time. Kickboxing Conditioning will consist of bodyweight exercises, kicks, punches and everything in between. Our hope is you get a great workout and leave tired, happy & excited to return! |
| Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals (Grappling)(Youth and 13-year old/Adult classes)Starting June 5By: Coach Chris ** Grappling (similar class) available by Coach Carson until June 5. Youth Class: M, W – 4:30 pm13 years to Adult Class: M, W – 5:30 pm | This class is all about learning the movements of jiu jitsu. Every class will start with line drills important and necessary to the martial art. Students will learn basic sequences for defense and give them tools to gain more self-confidence. The 13-year/Adult classes will be more attentive to detail. Students will learn basic movements and to move not only their body but the body of an opponent. The class will include elements of wrestling and judo. Students will graduate through a belt system. |
| Grappling Live(13-year old/Adult class)Class: M,W – 6:30 pm (30 minutes)By: Coach Carson | This class is putting grappling skills to use by grappling with partners and testing skill. |
| MMA WrestlingClass: T,Th – 6:30 pm (30 minutes) Participation by Invitation:For safety reasons, a student must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in this class to participate. Talk to Coach Carson before booking. | This class is an “extra,” free class to students interested in developing their wrestling skills for MMA application. |
| Intermediate-Advanced Grappling/MMAClass: T,Th – 7 pmBy: Coach Carson Participation by Invitation:For safety reasons, a student must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in this class to participate. Talk to Coach Carson before booking. | This class teaches intermediate and advanced grappling and MMA techniques. We put attention on finding the safest avenue to personal or competition triumph. Martial art techniques taught and used in the class include kickboxing, boxing, grappling, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Karate, and Muay Thai. We teach how to combine the disciplines into a seamless flow for self-defense and/or competition. It is for students with prior training and more developed grappling skill who are proficient in grappling for conditioning and/or for the more proficient competitor. |
| Intermediate-Advanced Kickboxing/MMA Class: M,W – 7 pmBy: Coach Carson Participation by Invitation:For safety reasons, a student must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in this class to participate. Talk to Coach Carson before booking. | This class teaches intermediate and advanced kickboxing and MMA techniques. Just as in our intermediate-advanced Grappling/MMA classes, we put attention on finding the safest avenue to personal or competition triumph. Martial art techniques taught and used in the class include kickboxing, boxing, grappling, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Karate, and Muay Thai. We teach how to combine the disciplines into a seamless flow for self-defense and/or competition. It is for students with prior training and more developed grappling skill who are proficient in grappling for conditioning and/or for the more proficient competitor. |
| Muay Thai FundamentalsStarting June 5(Adult Class)Class: M, W – 9 amBy: Coach Josh | Our fundamentals class will tackle ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ from the ground up – Stance, Movement, Footwork, Application & everything in between. Thai Boxing uses punches, kicks, knees & elbows, and is widely considered one of the most complete striking arts. Classes are appropriate for all levels and will consist of a mix of partner drilling, pad rounds & technical instruction. Thai Boxing is a great workout and a practical means of self-defense. We hope to see you soon! |
| Private LessonBy: Coach Carson, MMA Coach Josh, Muay Thai Coach Chris, Jiu Jitsu | Depending on the martial art focus, private 30-minute or 60-minute classes can be made through GRIT MMA’s MemberMe App. Private class times that are available online are limited. Customized times can be made by appointment by contacting Haili at 971-867-3461. Regardless of the time booked, private classes can be purchased through GRIT MMA’s MemberMe app. See information at the bottom of the Fees & Service page. |
To purchase and book, see “Services and Fees.” If you are unsure what is most suitable to your needs, contact Haili at GRIT MMA. She will help you to connect to the appropriate trainer(s) so you can ask questions. 971-867-3461.