Heavy bag training is a conditioning and power exercise that reinforces the techniques practiced on the pads. Thai Boxing makes no secret that fitness and physical conditioning are major components of its effectiveness. This class will get you there. You will practice strikes with power and speed while at the same time working on technique - the key difference between a martial artist and a brawler in a street fight. This class is also great for people whose main interest is complete fitness - cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.

Thai pad training is a cornerstone of Muay Thai conditioning which involves practicing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes with a trainer/partner wearing thick pads which cover the forearms and hands. These special pads are used to absorb the impact of the fighter’s strikes and allow the fighter to react to the attacks of the pad holder in a live manner. Combinations, instant reaction, attacking and defending, controlling the range between you and your opponent; this class allows you to practice all of these skills with power together with a moving, training partner. In addition, holding pads will get you accustomed of strikes coming at you . . . . it is a workout in itself!

Sparring is a means to test technique, skills, range, strategy, and timing against a partner. Sparring is a light to medium contact exercise. These classes consists of controlled contact training. The focus is not to hit harder, but rather not to get hit in vital areas, minimize strikes altogether while executing strike combinations in a live, unpredictable environment. You will learn to control range, execute strikes with precision, and learn to control emotions such as tiredness as you maintain technique. - Approval Required

We have divided the 36 Gracie Combatives techniques into 23 one-hour classes so that you can complete the course at your own pace. We strategically designed the lessons so that you need no experience to participate in any one of them. Although there are over 600 techniques in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu studies of real fights have shown that 36 techniques have been used more often and with greater success than all the other techniques combined. All 23 classes can be completed in any order.

RD classes build your reflexes in the execution of all 36 techniques in every possible combination and at various levels of intensity. Once you complete each of the 23 Gracie Combatives lessons two times (46 lessons), you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development Classes. In these lessons we use a revolutionary training process called Dynamic Reflex Development™ to build your reflexes in the execution of all 36 techniques in every possible combination and at various levels of intensity. - Approval Required

Advanced techniques with focus sparring. You must be able to control submissions. We encourage to tap early and often to practice as many techniques as possible and prevent injuries. Beyond blue belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques, all of which have been organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. In order to streamline the learning process, we have divided all the techniques in the Master Cycle into seven Positional Chapters: Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, and Standing. As a Master Cycle student, you will learn a specific series of techniques from each chapter before moving on to the next. - Approval Required

Developing your reflexes in the execution of the individual techniques is one thing, learning how to execute them in every possible combination is another, especially as the fight intensifies. Fight simulation test your reflexes as well as developing your strategy in controlling and submitting your opponent with minimal energy.

Every month Coach Carlos host a philosophy class where they openly discuss everything from health to history, as it pertains to the martial arts taught at DAMMA. Attend these Philosophy sessions, and you will realize why some people call what we do martial arts, and others call it a way of life.

Students get together, warm-up, train, and share knowledge.