*Before you begin reading this profile, please be advised that I currently have room to add 6 more training sessions per week to my schedule. These sessions may be spread through multiple clients, or possibly all be taken by one or two. This limitation will allow me the necessary time to provide quality training for each client, be flexible with scheduling, pursue my own training and other business ventures and have quality time with my family. My goal is providing quality instruction to those who value and make the most of what they'll learn over having too many private clients and having to reduce the personal attention I'm able to give to each one. Thanks in advance for proceeding further*
My name is Dann Cucuta and I have been involved in the martial arts and combat sports for over 30 years now. I began competitive fighting in 1999 and still fight from time to time. Mainly for the love of it, but have been teaching since 2011. Teaching has been a great way to give back by sharing the lifestyle which has shaped me into the man I am today. I've gained many friends through sharing martial arts with people who have become like family to me over the years. Hopefully you'll find the same love for it that I have and join our community.
I'm very detail oriented to an almost obsessive level. I will pick at and fine tune your movements to the minute details, but not in a way that makes you feel like you can never get anything right. I treat each improvement as a step by step success plan. You don't always fail. You always get better. I also include strength, conditioning and stretching as part of our training regimen as needed. Learning some cool punches and kicks is nice, but one also needs the appropriate strength, conditioning and flexibility in order to use them successfully.
I enjoy working with people and seeing them improve. I get more excited over my students' successes than I do my own. Similar to watching my children succeed in school or anywhere else. I'm seriously doing what I love and have always wanted to do since I was a kid, so I really enjoy my work. The bonds I've built through training others are priceless.
I have recently relocated to the Kissimmee/Orlando area at the beginning of 2019 and may return to actively fighting, but I do love how I have been able to transform the lives of my previous students and clients through training, so I will be taking on only a few serious clients for private training. I have no interest in only teaching a few quick self defense moves (those never work). I'm looking for those of you who seriously want to learn the art of fighting and gain the confidence to tackle anything in life. You will learn new skills, learn new habits, break old bad habits, lose fat, build muscle, live healthier and build new confidence, but this all takes time. Lots of it.
Prospective clients should want to train at least twice or more per week. To build any skill and gain the confidence that you know how to use with competence requires repetition, so the more you do it, the better you will become.
Our sessions will run approximately 1 hour. This is the length of a basic martial arts training session. Though you may never want to step in the ring or cage professionally, my goal is to train you so you would have the ability to do so one day and can actually defend yourself using what you train. This requires we put in the time however. If you're just interested in fitting into your old jeans or dress, there are a ton of other programs for that. My goal is to teach you to protect yourself and loved ones with the skills of a professional fighter. You'll trim down in the process too though.
All training is private and conducted in your home or at a fitness facility of your choice. Drop in fees associated with any fitness facility im not a member of would be the responsibility of the client.
PRICING:
1-2 people: $100 within surrounding Orlando/Kissimmee area.
Monthly prepaid package rates (1-2 people, if training 2x or more per week: $85 per session x the amount of training sessions per month, ex; 8 sessions per month x $85= $680
3 or more people: $150 per single session in surrounding Orlando/Kissimmee area.
Monthly prepaid package rates (3 or more people), if training 2x or more per week: $130 per session x the amount of training sessions per month, ex; 8 sessions per month x $130= $1040
I calculate the prices based on how many times you train weekly multiplied by 4 even weeks per month. As most months are either 30 or 31 days, you may receive an additional day or two because of the days they fall on, they will not be charged extra. Those days will just be included as a bonus with the flat monthly price. Billing recurs on the original date we begin the monthly plan, or the day before if that month doesnt have have one of those dates, such as the 31st, 30th or 29th. I will send a Zelle request for payment on the final day of each month's training cycle, reflecting any prorates if applicable. Payment is expected before we start the first day of training for the following month.
As a monthly package member, its basically like having an MMA gym membership where the coach comes to you, but you OWN the time slots you've paid for. This locks in that time for you so no one else can take it. This means on days you may not be able to make it, there is no discount given for cancelations or even if you're on vacation. This ends up being a time that I could've scheduled someone else. I cap off my available time to others and decline other clients' business because these times were promised to you and you only. Your regular monthly payment holds that time slot locked for only you on an ongoing basis for the times that you CAN make it. I will however attempt to reschedule with you if there is an alternate time that works for us both in that same week. The originally agreed upon time is guaranteed, though an alternate time may not be. That is based upon availability.
If for some reason I'm unable to fulfill one of the days we've originally agreed upon, I will apply a prorated discount to the next monthly payment to reflect the cost of any days I've missed. For example; if you pay in advance for 10 sessions monthly and I miss one for any reason, the next month I will only charge for 9, but still deliver the regular 10. This does not apply if I miss a free bonus session because it's not one you have actually paid for. I just give my best efforts to fulfill them regardless because I actually love what I do and I'd rather give the training whenever possible.
If for some reason the days/times we've scheduled will not work for you long term, I'm willing to adjust them with you in the following months.
Your rate will always remain the same, even if my advertised price goes up over time, unless there has been a six month lapse in your training, in which case your rate will be whatever my current rates are when you resume. I will make all efforts to accomodate your schedule needs should they need to change.
Please see my Q and A section for more info, then you may also contact me through this app if you have any further interest or questions. Thank you and let's improve your life together.
