Krav Maga
Krav Maga: is the official self defense and fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Krav Maga’s techniques are battlefield-tested and proven to quickly eliminate threats. The moves are simple to perform and work powerfully with your body’s natural instincts which makes it easy to master, even for a novice. You’ll be fit, confident and have a “killer look” in no time! Krav Maga classes are fast paced, fun and taught by our highest-ranking Krav practitioners!! Give it a try; it’s the workout that could save your life!
Required Gear: Hand wraps, Groin Protector, Mouth piece
Thai Boxing
Muay Thai: Almost all techniques in Muay Thai use the entire body. Movement consists of rotating the hip with each kick, punch, elbow and blocks. Students will learn the proper rotation of the hips for perfect technique for the Thai low kick and the Thai roundhouse. Muay Thai is often a fighting art of attrition, where opponents exchange blows with one another. To properly use Muay Thai, class participants will focus on repititive drills, consisting of punches, elbows, knees, kicks and clinch work. This is why Muay Thai is often referred to as the "Science of 8 Limbs".
Our Muay Thai workouts use the entire body, especially the hips and core. The classes are divided into three skill levels. Beginner, which focuses on basic punching, kicking, knees and clinch work. Intermediate, which add elbows, counter striking drills, and light sparring. Advanced, which combines all muay thai techniques, with with more complicated combinations and competitive sparring.
Required Gear: *mouth piece, boxing gloves (12, 14 or 16 ounce), groin protector, shin pads, hand wraps, and head gear*
Capoeira / Groupo Capoeira Unido
Capoeira: is a Brazilian combat that incorporates music, dance, and martial arts. All of this is combined into a game played in a circle (Roda) while the others around sing and play music, and is an incredible workout to develop more strength, flexibility, and cardio endurance.
GCU can be described as Contemporanea. We instruct Capoeira Angola & Capoeira Regional/Sao Bento Grande at the beginner level & move into a variety of specific games for the intermediate/advanced levels. Classes consist of music and singing, warm-ups and stretching, drills and techniques, and roda.
*Students must purchase Abadas (Capoeira Pants), until then wear loose pants, or shorts*
