Joshua Williams- Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Self-Defense.

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$70/HR FOR ONE PERSON. I CHARGE $1 PER MILE (ONE WAY) TO COME TO YOU. MINIMUM TRAINING TIME EQUAL TO ROUND TRIP TRAVEL TIME. My name is Joshua Williams, owner of The Way MMA. I am Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, under Alfredo Barum. I started training at a professional level in 2002 in BJJ and MMA and have a 5-2 record in Pro MMA under Charlie Kholer. I also have strong wrestling and kickboxing skills to pass on to students, having been a CIF runner up in high school wrestling, training in Tang Su Do from an early age, and continuing with MMA-tailored Mauy Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, etc. I can teach BJJ/grappling with the gi or without the gi. I am a very patient teacher. I have taught adults, teens, and kids. I have worked in special education schools, and run after school programs. So, if you are looking for private instruction for your kids, I am well qualified for that also. I have been certified as a personal trainer through ACE and have studied kinesilogy/exercise science, so I have a good level of knowledge of the human body. I TEACH ALL THE STYLES THAT MAKE UP MMA and REALISTIC SELF-DEFENSE. WITHIN THIS THERE ARE SUPERIOR FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENTS FOR GENERAL FITNESS AND MOBILITY. SET-UP AND BREAKDOWN OF 10'x10' MAT IS NOT COUNTED AGAINST THE SESSION TIME. I teach in very systematic way, and progress everything at the pace of the individual student. So you will always feel supported with just the right level of challenge to keep you engaged and progressing. PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING: Specializing in functional movement, mobility and flexibilty, dynamic strength, cardio vascular conditioning. HEALTH COACHING: Learn self-discipline, healthy eating, holistic healthy lifestyle habits, accountability, general productivity habits. THANKS FOR READING! Joshua

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7 years in business

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Jared M.

Jun 15, 2022

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I've been working with Joshua for over six months now. He's been awesome. I'm someone who came in with basically no knowledge of MMA and I'm seeing myself improve. He takes the time to explain what he's doing and adjusts to my skill level, then can keep getting more intense/difficult as needed as I'm able to handle it. Great experience so far.

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Isaiah R.

Aug 24, 2024

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Kyle f.

Dec 21, 2020

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Dale D.

Aug 24, 2020

I’ve trained with Josh for a number of years. Now he trains my son too. He’s a surgeon when it comes to breaking down techniques for different personalities and body types. It shows that he truly pays attention and thinks about his students in his “off” time.

Dave S.

Oct 19, 2021

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$70/hr for one person, $110/hr for two people. My minumum time for a session is typically 1 hour, but MINIMUM TRAINING TIME EQUAL TO ROUND TRIP TRAVEL TIME. Discounts on longer sessions. To travel to the client I charge $1 per mile one way. I DO NOT COUNT SET-UP AND BREAKDOWN OF MATS AGAINST THE SESSION TIME.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will ask your experience and fitness level, and if you have an limitations, or need specific accommodations. I will ask your goals, make suggestions, and tailor a program to you accordingly. If you are a beginner, we will start with an overview and some basic concepts, so you will have a framework to hold and orient information- Like a road map, so you can see where we are headed, and eventually start to see the big picture. Initially, you will learn fundamental techniques that are the most effective and often used at all levels. As we progress, we can specialize more according to your individual aptitude, attributes, and preferences. My goal is for you to eventually be a martial artist. My job is to guide you on that journey. Eventually, part of that will be for me to allow for your own creativity, whenever it aligns with the principles that drive effective martial arts.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, under Alfredo Barum, in the Carlos Gracie Jr lineage. 5-2 record in Pro MMA (fights were Total Combat and Gladiator Challenge. My Sherdog profile can be found searching "Joshua Matthew Williams" , but does not list my 2014 win in Gladiator Challenge). Training in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing since 2002. Purple belt in Tang Su Do (Korean Karate) at age 16 when I stopped to focus on wrestling. Second place in 1999 CIF high school wrestling (160 lbs). ACE personal training certification in 2013 or so, but have not renewed since I am really just focused on martial arts. Some kinesiology/sports medicine classes at San Diego City College.