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MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS:

MMA 101
Learn the fundamentals and get a great workout!
This class teaches and practices the fundamental skills of striking, takedown and submission for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Taught by professional MMA coach and MMA fighter Vic Spatola, this class covers the basics of the hottest sport today. Striking involves techniques from Muay Thai Kickboxing which incorporates kicking, punching and knee/elbow strikes. Takedowns use elements of wrestling free style and Greco Roman and Judo. The submission part of the art comes from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Japanese hootwrestling. All levels are welcome. Contact wrestling and sparring allowed at instructor's discretion. Ongoing monthly program.

KICKBOXING
Open to all levels and ages.
Be as fit as a fighter by learning traditional kickboxing. Vic Spatola, senior instructor for Thai Boxing USA, will teach you the basic and advanced techniques of traditional kickboxing. Learn the proper techniques of kicking, punching, elbowing and kneeing while getting a fantastic full tilt workout. Training is conducted on pads and heavy bags. No sparring or previous experience is required. Open to all levels.
START DATE: First Tuesday of every month
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME: 6:00-7:00pm
For Members and Non-Members
LOCATION: Multi-purpose room
Monthly ongoing program
Contact Vic for registration information vics@greenwoodatc.com

COMING SOON:
Muay Thai
Traditional kickboxing from Thailand has been recognized as one of the most effective and powerful forms of kickboxing ever created. Using kicks, punches, knees and elbows, Thai boxers create powerful blows to debilitate their opponent. It also a fantastic form of cardiovascular training since it incorporates the entire body when striking. Thai boxing is rooted in history and tradition which dates back to the 1600’s and has flourished into the national sport in Thailand. Class formats include bag work, pad work with a partner and shadow boxing to improve form and technique. Sparring is not required and is taught in separate classes from the beginner classes for those who do not wish to spar.
 
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Developed by the Gracie families, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu focuses on defeating a larger opponent with leverage, balance and timing as opposed to brute strength. Since 90% of all fights eventually come down to the ground, the Gracie’s perfected a system of techniques and training that allow a smaller weaker person to defeat their opponent by using superior ground position, leveraging joint locks and chokes. It is an total body workout incorporating strength, core and cardiovascular training while at the same time preparing for realistic self-defense situations. Class format is working on a padded surface with a partner or by yourself performing conditioning exercises.
 
Mixed Martial Arts
MMA, as it is commonly referred to, is a compilation of striking, takedown, wrestling and submission techniques to beat an opponent. The sport of MMA has grown greatly in the last decade to become a leading sport today. While techniques and schools vary, the training includes techniques and cross training in boxing, wrestling (Greco-Roman and Freestyle), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Class structure requires some level of training in the previously mentioned disciplines.

INSTRUCTORS:
Vic Spatola
State Director of Muay Thai for Thai Boxing Association USA
vics@GreenwoodATC.com
Vic has been training in martial arts since 1992. He has studied and is an instructor in Muay Thai, Jeet Kune DO, Filipino Kali, Shootwrestling, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Savate. He has trained with world renowned instructors such as Dan Inosanto (he taught at the Inosanto Academy from 1997-2001), Royce Gracie, Erik Paulson, four of the Machado brothers and Surachai Sirisuite.