Healthy Martial Arts Training

I offer healthy, practical martial arts training, customized to the needs of any person or group, based on 37 years of study across a range of disciplines, including: MMA, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kali/Escrima (FMA), Muay Thai, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, HEMA/fencing and purely combat-oriented practices like Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do and the inimitable Mark Mikita's Fightology My experience has imparted a strong sense of the aspects of fitness and technical competencies that are trustworthy in hand-to-hand combat. There are many beautiful martial arts traditions, encompassing vast bodies of technique, much of which is awesome, and yet not necessarily reliable in the overwhelming chaos of a serious physical fight ~ my approach is based on decades of direct comparative experience across schools/styles/gyms, intense sparring with advanced partners, and much thoughtful analysis. I always remain a student, but I'm also an advanced martial artist; I have black belts; I have competed as an amateur; I have sparred with, and dominated, pro fighters and security specialists; more importantly, I'm a good trainer with a track record of helping people with all kinds of abilities and backgrounds. I also have 20 years of experience with Bryan Kest's Power Yoga and general kinesthetic best-practices, which inform my methods. Training with me, you should expect to enjoy a healthy workout, practice correct technique in a manner that is carefully adapted to you, and receive constructive feedback to help advance your development as a martial artist. I maintain a learning culture that is patient, non-judgemental and encouraging. Whether you are a complete beginner or a fellow expert, my services will improve your fitness and fighting ability in a safe, supportive environment. We can drive the intensity to the outer limits, or flow slowly ~ either way, I will work with you to achieve your goals, and your health and skills will level up. - elements to investigate: (guided by client interest) -strikes ~ punches, kicks, elbows, knees, headbutts, gouges etc... -submissions ~ chokes/strangles, joint locks etc... -control ~ distance, timing, tactics, guard, footwork, parries, checks, traps, clinch, take-downs, positions of leverage/dominance, standing + ground action, tension, breath etc... -intellectual considerations ~ what to expect in a fight, making decisions about physical boundaries, de-escalation strategies, links between anatomy and technique, common misperceptions, contextual (environmental/legal/social) factors, basic weapons applications (blades/bludgeons only0=) etc... -methods ~ various forms of: interactive drills, feeding mitts/shield/targets, heavy/slip bag work, shadowboxing, calisthenics/strength circuits (HIIT/tabata), exercises for stability + range-of-motion, video recording/analysis, meditation, sparring + more... -equipment ~ kick shield, focus mitts, target paddles, convex punch shield, customized "Bob" striking dummy, heavy bags, water-filled slip bag, tumble mats, grip-strength tools, weight vests, more... - many thanks for your consideration ~ please contact me to setup a trial session=)