PA-Grappling - Frequently Asked Questions...
Our first and most important goal: to have fun, and to grow while doing it!
Our new beginner's class ("yellow belt class") in now in full swing! Come in for a free trial session and see if you like it! Why a beginner's class?
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to build up a baseline level of conditioning
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to ease into submission martial arts, to "test the waters" and see if you like it
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to learn the RIGHT way to do the basics
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to work up to yellow belt
The beginner's class culminates in graduation to yellow belt. Afterwards, a student may randori (free roll) and attend the "Advanced class," which is the combat grappling and mixed martial arts ("ultimate fighting") class. Special considerations can be made for those with prior experience, with special needs, or who are specially motivated.
F.A.Q.:
1. What do you teach?
answer: We are a "combat grappling" martial arts school, teaching martial arts that involve striking, wrestling, and submission holds. Many of our students also train in boxing, muay thai, and weapons.
More specifically, we teach Russian Combat Sambo, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts, or "No-holds barred" or "Ultimate" fighting. (or whatever else people want to call it!)
Russian Combat Sambo: is a combative grappling system devised in Russia, from a scientific mix of wrestling, Judo, ju-jitsu, and effective standup fighting and self-defense, as well as 'combat psychology,' resulting in a unique system which has been borrowed from by nearly all successful NHB fighters and competitors. Nowadays, there is sport sombo (similar to Judo) as well as a 'street' or 'survival' type Sambo, as well as sport-fighting Combat Sambo. This is what we focus on, as taught by Gokor Chivichyan .
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: is the ground grappling and fighting system adapted by the famous Gracie family, exposed to the world through the original UFC, and honed and adapted in Brazil, and the world, ever since. BJJ is, by far, the most scientific ground grappling and submission fighting system on the planet. BJJ is NOT regular ju-jitsu, and unless someone has trained specifically in BJJ, then they're not BJJ. Our BJJ comes primarily from Lloyd Irvin.
MMA, or "Mixed Martial Arts:" (formerly called "No-hold Barred" or "Ultimate Fighting") not a true martial art per se, but rather, the scientific mix of effective fighting techniques from all ranges of confrontation; kicking, punching, trapping (or clinch), and ground grappling. Also focuses on combat psychology and training, and is highly adaptable to each individual. A scientific mix of western boxing, muay thai, Jeet Kune Do, Philipino and Indonesian arts, various forms of wrestling, sambo and BJJ. Your "mixed martial arts" system and strategy may look very different from someone else who trains at the exact same school, yet both can be effective.
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2. What are classes like? answer: We have a "Beginner's class" to bring new students up to speed. Once they progress to 'yellow belt' (the first rank), they can attend the "Advanced class." This usually takes around 2-3 months. Exceptions can be made for students with prior experience, or with particular goals, or who are extremely determined to progress quickly. Our advanced classes usually consist of 3 phases: first, a functional, intelligent warm-up, second, new techniques and instruction, and third, free-style practice (or "randori") or functional live drills. We don't waste your time and energy on foolish, non-functional exercises; everything we do is completely functional, derived from world-class, Olympic caliber training, instruction, and techniques. And our martial arts styles are the best on the planet.
3. Who can train? answer: Anyone, any age, so long as they're open minded! Our classes can be approached purely as physical exercise, sportive competition, self-defense, and/or hands-on spiritual growth. As discussed next, YOU dictate your involvement and path of growth.
4. Will I get punched or get hurt? answer: LOL, not at all! (well, not unless you want to!) Our most important rule is that you enjoy your experience. Our primary goal is for you to grow as a person. For those who wish to train harder, or with more contact, there is the Mixed Martial Arts class, and the "Competition Team." We also have open mats on Friday evenings, where you can work on whatever you want to. One of our primary principles is that you dictate your level of involvement, intensity, and growth rate. This can be difficult for people looking for someone to "tell them what to do." (or worse yet, how to think!) This is NOT our method. We do teach specific techniques, but you, yourself, learn them, adapt them, make them work, and in the process, work on your own mental and physical growth, at whatever rate you wish. This allows (and requires) you to become a "light unto yourself." And remember, you don't always have to train (physically) harder to get better. This is a common mistake people make, and often leads to burnout.
5. Do I need experience, or be a gifted athlete? answer: Not at all. Prior experience doesn't necessarily give one an advantage. First, many who have learned improper grappling often have to unlearn bad habits , so past experience can actually inhibit growth for some. Occasionally, people have learned moves wrong, sometimes not. Regardless, experience is in no way necessary. As for being a 'good athlete,' obviously, having good 'kinesthetic perception' allows one to learn moves faster and easier... But anyone can still learn those same moves with a little more time. Ultimately, the only thing that limits one's growth is one's mind and spirit. That is the deciding factor.
6. How long will it take for... 'belt,' 'compete,' etc? answer: It depends on you. But it won't happen in 5 minutes, 5 days, or in 5 weeks. The more dedicated you are, the faster you advance. Common sense.
7. Do you have a ranking belt system? answer: Yes, students who are consistent and work on the established goals and criteria will be ranked with belts!
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