Students at DAMMA have a choice of four programs which you can combine to personalize your training regimen to meet your goals and busy lifestyle.

THAI KICKBOXING

Thai Kickboxing focuses on short and medium range self defense.  You will learn effective and practical striking (punching, kicking, etc.)  Your self defense capabilities will dramatically improve while achieving your ultimate fitness level.  If fitness is your primary goal then the Thai KickBoxing program is for you.

The primary focus and benefit of each Thai Kickboxing Class is Physical Conditioning. The classes are designed to help the student lose weight, build muscle and transform their body. Additionally, each class is designed to challenge the student’s cardiovascular fitness and raise their level of conditioning.

The next element of Thai Kickboxing is Safety. Mature adults have different needs than teen and children. Each Thai Kickboxing Class is designed to protect the students knees, ankles, back and neck. There is no bouncing, jumping, spinning, flying or contact with other students in the Basic Thai Kickboxing Course. We understand that our students have jobs, families and responsibilities. We protect our students from injury by creating a curriculum that considers the adult student’s needs. “It isn’t so much what we’ve put into Thai Kickboxing that makes it so special... It’s what we took out”.

The next element of Thai Kickboxing is Education. Each class is designed to challenge the student intellectually. We realize that most people join our program for fitness and not to become World Champion Fighters. However, by teaching correct technique, the student gets a safer, better workout. Additionally, by teaching the student how to do their punches, kicks, knees and footwork correctly, we keep the program more interesting. Students go on a mental journey each and every class. Thus, taking them away from the normal stress and strain of their busy lives. Martial Arts is in-fact, a “Journey towards Self Perfection”. Adding an educational element to our classes keeps the student focused, happy and challenged.

The last and perhaps the most important element of Thai Kickboxing is Fun. There are lots of ways to get into shape. However, the one you will do the longest and benefit from the most is the one you enjoy. We are experts at disguising repetition so that material is familiar and not boring. Plus, we create a “team oriented” classroom. There is no negativity, sarcasm or indifference. The class is focussed and on a quest to not only be their best, but to also help others achieve their goals. “It’s not necessarily what we teach that makes Thai Kickboxing so unique... It’s how we teach it”. We promise a Terrific Workout that’s Safe, Educational and lots of Fun... Every Time!

GRACIE JIU-JITSU

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu focuses on extremely short range self defense.  You will learn what to do when you are against a much larger and stronger opponent while clinched or taken to the ground.  If self defense is your primary goal then the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program is for you.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. Most techniques involve both fighters on the mat. There is a heavy emphasis on positional strategy, which is about which fighter is on top, and where each person's legs are. Positions are stable situations, from which a large variety of techniques are available to both fighters.

The primary positions include:
Guard: The person applying the guard is on the bottom with his back on the ground; his legs are wrapped around his opponent's hips (who is said to be "in the guard").
Side control: Chest-on-chest but without the legs being entangled.
Mount: On top of his opponent (who "is mounted"), sitting on his chest, with one leg on either side of his torso.
Back mount: Behind his opponent, with his feet hooked around his opponent's hips and upper thighs.

Specific techniques taught are designed either to improve one's position (for example, to "pass the guard", by going from being "in the guard" to getting around the opponent's legs, resulting in side control); or else as a finishing submissions. Most submissions are either chokes (cutting off the blood supply to the brain) or arm locks (hyperextending the elbow, or twisting the shoulder).

Belt ranks start at white belt, and progress through blue, purple, brown, and then black. It generally takes about 2-3 years of training multiple times per week to be promoted to the next belt rank. However, there is no formal rank test. Instead, rank is about the ability to apply jiu-jitsu techniques in a competitive match. A student generally needs to be able to reliably defeat most other students at a given rank in order to be promoted to the next rank.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Our Mixed Martial Arts is the combination of both Thai KickBoxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  If you are a fan of NHB competition such as Pride or UFC you know that these styles are not only the most common but also the most proven and effective.  If you want to achieve both total fitness and total self defense then the Mixed Martial Arts program is for you.

VIP

The VIP Executive program is designed for busy professionals and athletes who want to maximize their training.  Our clients represent a vast group including doctors, attorneys, business owners, military, security specialists, and athletes.  If you cannot regularly attend the group classes, will like to accelerate your training, and/or have very specific goals in mind then you are most likely a VIP candidate.  There is limited enrollment in the VIP program.  Please talk to Coach Carlos for more details.

Some of the benefits of the VIP program are:

Train exclusively with Coach Carlos Diaz

Learn real world self-defense and get in great shape

Program is tailored to fit your needs and accomodate your busy schedule

Train in a safe, clean, professional, high-energy environment

Option for Coach Carlos to come to you is available

5 Reasons You Should Enroll In Thai Kickboxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Thai Kickboxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Help You Lose Weight - You can expect major changes in your body with our classes.  You will burn lots of calories, build muscle, and in general get your metabolism kicked into high gear.  Our workouts are a great way to help you shed those unwanted pounds.  Additionally, you will reshape your body.  Your arms, legs, and waistline are going to become more toned . . . .  Stick with it long enough and you may even develop those six packs everyone longs for!

Improved Health - Our Thai Kickboxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes will dramatically improve your cardio-vascular health.  Your resting heart rate will come down and your ability to maintain an increased heart rate will increase.  You will breathe better, sleep better, and even feel an increase in energy all day long.  You may even discover you are more resistant to colds, flu, etc.  Plus, even when you become sick, your recovery time will be better than ever!

Positive Attitude - Our programs are designed to be positive and inspirational.  We will keep you motivated and thinking about progress and goals.  Our staff and students are all success oriented and focused on looking for the good in all situations.  You can expect to go home from class with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.

Self Confidence - It is true, adults who take martial arts develop better self-confidence.  You will be encouraged to take chances, to push yourself further than you ever thought possible.  The success you experience through our program teaches you that you can be successful at anything if you truly believe you can.  Improved confidence leads to better performance at work, a better circle of friends, better performance in sports and extracurricular activities in general.  Your improved self-confidence will help you deal with all of life's challenges with a more positive outlook.

SelfDefense - Thai Kickboxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu will teach you two aspects of self-defense.  One is physical - you will improve your strength, flexibility, and overall health.  Additionally you will learn to strike with tremendous power and effectiveness.  Hopefully you will never need to fight, but should the occasion arise, should everyone know how to protect themselves?  The second aspect of self-defense you will learn is internal.  Our students learn to spot danger and avoid dangerous people, places, and activities.  Our training can help you avoid the need for a physical confrontation.  The internal aspect of self-defense is perhaps the most valuable of the two.