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Kids Classes
- Training basic martial arts skills across several disciplines
- Beneficial for self-control, focus and ADD/ADHD
- Using fun with excercise to learn takedowns, grappling and striking
- Builds a healthy confidence and strength
- Develops coordination through various agility tasks
- Teaches respect and discipline
* For ages 6 & up, or based on evaluation |
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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
- Ground fighting and grappling
- Training mental quickness and decision making
- Developed to counteract differences in size and strength
- Beneficial in all situations for self-defense
History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: In 1915, Esai Maeda Koma (a Jigoro Kano Judo student) brought Judo from Japan to Brazil. Maeda trained Carlos Gracie. Carlos altered and adapted Judo to fit his family's genectic strengths and weaknesses, thus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was born. First adopted by the US Army Rangers, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is now the preferred fighting style for all branches of the US Armed Forces. |
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Judo
- Takedowns and throws
- Training balance, coordination and ability to adapt
- Focus on efficiency of movement through leverage and decision making
- Beneficial for increasing speed and reaction, strength and endurance, and balance
History of Judo: Was developed in 1882 in Japan by Jigoro Kano. Judo was the foundation that Japanese Jiu-jitsu was developed from. In 1910, Judo was recognized as an Olympic sport and participated in the 5th Olympiad in Stockholm, Sweden. During WWII, Judo was taught as a combat skill to Allied special forces. |
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Muay Thai Boxing
- Stand up striking
- Training punches, elbows, knees and kicks
- Focus on willingness to fight, not strength/weight
- Beneficial for increasing hand and foot speed, building endurance, and increasing explosiveness
History of Muay Thai Boxing: From 1238-1377 it was the highly esteemed martial art for nobility in Thailand. Was developed and used as a weaponless self-defense in combat situations, mandatory for the King's elite guards. In 1920, Bangkok, Muay Thai Boxing became an organized sport and is now the national sport of Thailand, practiced round the world. |
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Submission Wrestling
- Grappling, no-gi Jiu-Jitsu
- Submission techniques in stand up and ground fighting situations
- Training specific and effective joint locks and chokes
- Necessary for all fighting martial arts and self-defense situations |
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MMA
- Stand up striking, takedowns, ground fighting and submissions
- Training three major and most practical martial arts
- Focus on mental strategies and endurance
- Most dynamic combination for all fighting situations
History of MMA; First became popular in the United States in 1993. The UFC, Pride Fighting Championships and King of the Cage were among the first MMA event organizers. |
Ironside Martial Arts · 1805 Airport Freeway · Bedford, TX 76021 · (214) 529-3020 www.ironsidemartialarts.com |
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