P.A.C.T. - M.M.A.

Practical Application Combat Training - Mixed Martial Arts

The PACT system is a well rounded MMA program that includes but is not limited to Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu (Grappling), Self-Defense, Weapons, and Fitness training. Over many years of training in numerous disciplines and real life application our PACT system has evolved. We provide an avenue for an individual to become a true Mixed Martial Artist in safe and controlled environment.

Kickboxing refers to the art of using Karate style kicks and Boxing style punches to defeat an opponent in a similar way to that of standard boxing. Kickboxing is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground.

Our kickboxing system is modeled after the Joe Lewis Fighting Systems. We require our students to use the following safety equipment when sparring: mouth-guard, 16oz. kickboxing gloves, groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and head gear.

Jiu-Jitsu practiced in our PACT system is primarily focused on the self-defense aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. It promotes the principle that smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant using leverage and proper technique; applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat them. Some sportive aspects of Jiu-Jitsu will be explored during this class, but the primary focus will be street self-defense.

Self Defense is the act of defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. While the term may define any form of personal defense, it is strongly associated with civilian hand-to-hand defense techniques.

Our self defense program (a.k.a. QUIET) has embraced techniques and theories ranging from Kenpo Karate, Israeli Haganah, to various styles of Jiu-Jitsu.

Weapons training practiced in our PACT system is a Filipino Martial Art called "Escrima" which emphasizes stick(sword) and knife fighting. Other terms which have entered into common usage include "Kali" and "Arnis de Máno" ("harness of the hand"); occasionally the abbreviation "FMA" ("Filipino Martial Arts") is used.

Fight Fitness is our hybrid conditioning program that involves aerobic and anerobic conditioning, strength and core training, speed and agility work, and flexibilty. Elements of this program include cardio kickboxing, dumbells, medicine balls, body weight exercises, and ground work. The focus of this program is to provide an individual with physical conditioning needed during a fight.