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15/01/13 09:16 Filed in: Fitness | TRX / Cross Training | Strength & Conditioning | Kettle Bell | Martial Arts | My experiences | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Other
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MMA for women
MMA is often viewed as a mostly male sport. Even though women have been competing in MMA since the mid 1990’s, there are few organizations which promote female fights and even organize them. As for now, the UFC does not host female fights but Strikeforce does since 2009 (bought up by Zuffa and there are many rumors about Strikeforce going down and UFC taking over the female divisions).
Japan has always been a major spot for female MMA and in the US, names such as Gina Carano and Cyborg Santos have been around for a while. However, from my perspective, female MMA has never been more popular than now and I believe the biggest reason for this is Rhonda Rousey.
Rhonda is in the first place an amazing fighter and athlete. She also handles the media well, does great marketing and is a great MMA spokesperson.
There is absolutely no reason that female MMA should be considered any less than male MMA. I’m positive many of these women would win over many men in the competitive circuit. It’s about time more money goes into this part of Mixed Martial Arts so these athletes can earn more money, therefore live better, train better and get even better as professional fighters!
At Define Defense, we have a nice solid group of great girls/women training MMA. They give some of our guys a hard time and are tough as nails. It is fantastic to see how they enjoy the very tactical and technical sport of MMA and BJJ and stand their ground. We always have everyone work at their level (while pushing their limits) but do not differentiate between male and female MMA clients. Our female members work as hard as anyone else and make our instructors proud!
Don’t ever let yourself get intimidated by the sport. There is no reason to. Try out a MMA class and see for yourself why it’s such a great sport! It’ll increase your self defense skills, get you in great shape and you’ll have a blast doing it!
By Sander Vanacker, owner, head instructor and personal trainer .
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 340 6254
Info@DefineDefense.com
What do poker & MMA have in common?
05/10/12 15:59 Filed in: Other | Martial Arts
What do Poker & Mixed Martial Arts have in common? At first, you would think absolutely nothing right?
Well it seems like they have quite a bit in common, both in people and strategies! GSP recently started playing poker (even in the 2012 World Series of Poker), Bruce Buffer has been known for quite a while to play poker and also Mike Swick, Forest Griffin, Randy Couture, Rampage Jackson and Heath Herring (who actually swapped Mixed Martial Arts for the poker circuit) are great Mixed Martial Arts fighters that also have been seen on different occasions in the poker world.
It’s not surprising that poker is often practiced in the Mixed Martial Arts world. Many fighters and fans like the fact that both practices are very strategic and the excitement that one good or bad move can make or break the competition is exciting. This also goes in both ways, people that love poker also enjoy following Mixed Martial Arts. You also have to learn the game and all strategies thoroughly, have many different aspects and require skill and good planning instead of only relying on talent. Both MMA and poker have emerged from the shadows over the last few years and have gained much more respect. It has become obvious that it is not a brainless activity, instead it takes practice, training and discipline.
Now the good news is that you don’t have to go Las Vegas anymore to practice your poker skills. There are good online platforms to do so and the benefit is that you can do it from home and there are no restrictions as to how many people can fit into one casino. If you are interested or want to check out some online poker platforms, check out PartyPoker UK to test your poker skills!
About Sander
27/08/12 09:21 Filed in: Martial Arts | Fitness | TRX / Cross Training | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Other | My experiences
This blog post is… well about myself. I am not writing this because I love talking about myself or out of narcissistic tendencies. I am posting this because I have had many questions about my background in martial arts, fitness, education etc. This is a great visual way to show everyone what I’ve done since I was a child that relates to my profession now.
I have been involved with a lot of different sports (especially in college of which I don’t have any visual materials for) and always continue to learn and try new things.
Buddy Week
Define Defense will be hosting ‘Buddy Days’ during September 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. During these days, everyone can bring friends, family, spouses and whoever else they want to join them in our classes.
It doesn’t matter if your guests have done any martial arts or fitness classes before, just invite them to show them what you do and to have some fun!
Anyone is welcome! The person who brings the most ‘Buddies’ will get a free Define Defense T shirt.
Back to School Promo
13/08/12 14:37 Filed in: Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Self Defense | Fitness | TRX / Cross Training | Strength & Conditioning
From August 15th until September 15th, we will be running a Back to School promo!
Youth MMA Program:
Any child who signs up, gets a free custom Define Defense Gi (value: $49.99)
Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program:
New clients get a free custom Define Defense rash guard (value: $40)
TRX / Cross Training Program:
New clients get a free Define Defense T Shirt (value: $19.99)
Father's Day: What to Get?
13/06/12 14:36 Filed in: Other | Strength & Conditioning | TRX / Cross Training | Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Personal Training
Sunday is Father's Day! Sometimes it can be tricky to figure out what to get your husband, dad, grandpa, godfather etc. So here are some suggestions of the Define Defense Team:
A TRX Suspension Band: These are some of the best workout tools in the world. It may look like an innocent and easy piece of equipment but it will challenge you, no matter what level you are! Many pro athletes use it and Define Defense uses the TRX Suspension Bands every day for general fitness training, rehabilitation and MMA training! If that's not cool enough, keep in mind it was invented by a Navy Seal!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA classes: Get him a membership or a punch card for BJJ or MMA classes! Little boys love wrestling and grappling and deep inside somewhere, all men are still sort of boys. So give him a chance to learn BJJ & MMA. He will thoroughly enjoy it and learn great skills. It is a lot more than just rolling around on the ground, it's a highly tactical and intelligent ground game with many skills and techniques, call it a human chess game if you want. Plus, what do you have to lose? You get a husband that's in great shape and he can protect you better!
Self Defense: Perhaps your husband or dad has been bugging you for years since he's worried about you. Well, you know what the answer is: Take some self defense classes and take away his worries!
Cross Training / TRX classes: None of the above? No problem, get him a punch card or membership for Cross Training / TRX classes and let him pick when he comes to work out. Define Defense has 7 classes every week and no need to register beforehand. He will get a great and safe workout that will give him fantastic results. The instructors at Define Defense are very individually oriented and make sure you reach your personal goals!
Gift card: Can't decide between all these awesome choices? Well then you can just get a gift card and let him decide for himself! He can even use towards our retail products, such as boxing / MMA gloves, rash guards, pepper spray etc.
You can simply come into our studio to purchase or order something or contact us at info@DefineDefense.com
Strength & Conditioning for BJJ
The most important thing in BJJ is time spent drilling and sparring. However, if you are planning on competing there are several other factors that matter. Two of the most important factors are strength and conditioning. Are you strong enough to get out of a heavier opponents mount? Do your arms give out when trying to do guillotines? What about your lungs? All of these issues can be addressed when you enroll in a strength and conditioning program.
In combat sports, you are usually matched with an opponent of equal weight and often, as the case with Brazilian Jiujitsu, equal skill or belt rank. Since this is true, it is a good idea to have every advantage over your opponent possible. If your technical ability and size are the same, then the opponent who did more and trained harder will usually win.
The great thing about our strength and conditioning classes is the variety of equipment. For example, when training with TRX bands you can make it as hard or easy as you want. You do this usually by moving closer or farther away from the anchor point. This saves a lot of time usually spent changing weights. Another great thing is the negative resistance training. Negative resistance concentrates on the lowering phase of the exercise. For example, when bench pressing, you would lower the weight very slowly then have assistance pushing it up. This type of training lends itself to great strength gains. It also focuses on stabilization muscles which greatly help your overall strength.
Your overall jujitsu game is by far the most important piece of the puzzle. The more you drill and train, the better you will be. However, if you are matched with an equally skilled and sized opponent, it is usually the stronger more conditioned athlete that wins. Make sure you are doing more than your opponents in all areas of your training. More drills, more rolling, more strength training and more cardio. This is the only way to ensure victory.
By Drew Ash, head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor at Define Defense in Boulder, Colorado
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 340 6254
Info@DefineDefense.com
My Training Progress & Paleo Preparations
26/02/12 16:30 Filed in: Other | Nutrition | Fitness | Strength & Conditioning | Martial Arts | Personal Training
Last Thursday, Mike and his wife Jessica told us more about their experiences with the Paleo diet (aka Cavemen diet). The concept of doing the hunter/gatherer diet really appeals to me since it doesn’t allow anything that was not available at that time in history. And if that isn’t enough, just keep in mind that individuals such as Jason Statham, Frank Mir and Forest Griffin use the Paleo diet to cut weight!
I won’t get into the details since I’m not a nutritionist and also don’t know all the details about the diet but here are some great links if you are interested:
During the month of March, I will strictly follow the Paleo diet. It’s my intention to eat healthier (goodbye manipulated or processed foods) and also lean out. After all, many off the illnesses and diseases we deal with are caused by our nutrition.
To prepare, I have slightly adjusted my meal plan already before starting on the Paleo diet. Since last week, I have slightly dropped to 12% body fat. My workouts have been the same but my meals have been leaner. The 2% drop corresponds well with the weight difference on the scale, however I believe I was holding water before which played a factor in my earlier measurements. My body does adjust quickly and is very responsive, which helps a great amount and just makes me more excited for my Paleo experience!
A few examples of my workout days this past week:
Wednesday:
- Bag striking drills and kicks (45 minutes)
- Shoulder workout with cleans, shoulder raises and front raises (40 minutes)
- Full body strength & conditioning class (60 minutes)
- Modern Martial Arts class, leg heavy (60 minutes)
Thursday:
- Drills and games in the Youth martial arts class
- Full body strength & conditioning class (60 minutes, I focussed mostly on abs and back)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class (45 minutes)
This wasn’t my hardest week since I took a few days off and lacked some time to work out. However, the training was plenty to maintain and in combination with my adjusted meal plan, good to cut some weight. My average week will contain 4 weight lifting sessions, 3 full on strength & conditioning workouts and a mix of Modern Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5-6 days/week.
By Sander Vanacker, owner and head instructor of Define Defense Martial Arts & Personal Training.
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
Our No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program - Downtown Boulder
A little more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at our Define Defense studio:
Our No Gi Jiu Jitsu Classes
My main background in martial arts is stand up fighting and self defense (for almost 19 years now). I have also been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2008. For the first three years, I only practiced with the gi, based on Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
Before opening Define Defense, I met Drew (our BJJ instructor) and he introduced me to the world of no gi Jiu Jitsu. This was a huge change for me since I had never done Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without the gi before.
Drew doesn’t only teach no gi Jiu Jitsu, he also shows great techniques from catch wrestling, Judo and (my favorite): 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.
This has made my grappling game improve tremendously and now, I feel much more confident and skilled. Of course, we still go over the basics to have a solid foundation but being able to supplement this with techniques from other forms of submission wrestling has made a huge difference. I am now able to catch Twisters, control people with Rubber Guard, catch calf slicers etc. For me, it has made a huge difference, both skill wise and mentally. I can put things together better and am able to think out of the box and make transitions easier.
Gi Jiu Jitsu is still great and I am very thankful I have learned the basics the way I did. However, I feel much more versatile now that I don’t have to rely on the gi anymore (my opinion, I am aware others may have different experiences).
Also, having so many classes each week makes it convenient for everyone else to fit it in their schedule. It’s also a great workout and combining it with strength & conditioning classes simply makes you stronger and more skilled.
More info on the No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program here.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self Defense
For self defense purposes, Jiu Jitsu is the ultimate way to protect yourself on the ground. That being said, there is a certain amount of skills you should possess BUT more would be irrelevant for pure self defense situations.
After all, the chances of your attacker knowing a gift wrap choke is extremely small or doing a banana split would be useless. A great self defense course absolutely needs to teach some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but it should never be the only thing to rely on. After all, if you can avoid going to the ground, you always should (for example: a sexual assault situation), no matter how good your grappling is. There is the issue of ground and pound, plus your attacker’s accomplice may be just around the corner.
Jiu Jitsu is extremely important for self defense since you do not have to rely on strength; instead, technique will help you get back to safety. Knowing how to avoid situations, accurate striking, stand up self defense locks and techniques etcetera play a very important role as well and a self defense course should offer a complete package of all these aspects.
By Sander Vanacker, Define Defense’s certified personal trainer and head martial arts instructor, based in Boulder, Colorado. Take a look at www.DefineDefense.com, www.TrainerVanacker.com or check out our videos on YouTube.com/DefineDefense !
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
It's not too late to get a great deal!
22/12/11 10:28 Filed in: Other | Personal Training
You can still get a great deal for yourself or to gift to someone else! Define Defense also offers gift cards on our online store or in studio!
- If you sign up for one of our martial arts programs, you get the remainder of December for free! You membership will only start January 1st but throughout December, you get free classes.
- You can purchase a gift card to use towards Personal Training for yourself or someone else.
- If you get a 10 class punch card for Martial Arts, Yoga, Women's Self Defense or Strength & Conditioning classes, you will get an additional 3 classes for free.
- All retail products in stock (protective gear, merchandise) are 20% off.
Offers expire December 31st! Please remember that, starting January 1st, we will be offering a separate monthly membership for unlimited Strength & Conditioning classes! This program will still be complimentary for our Modern Martial Arts, MMA and BJJ clients in the form of punch cards.
- If you sign up for one of our martial arts programs, you get the remainder of December for free! You membership will only start January 1st but throughout December, you get free classes.
- You can purchase a gift card to use towards Personal Training for yourself or someone else.
- If you get a 10 class punch card for Martial Arts, Yoga, Women's Self Defense or Strength & Conditioning classes, you will get an additional 3 classes for free.
- All retail products in stock (protective gear, merchandise) are 20% off.
Offers expire December 31st! Please remember that, starting January 1st, we will be offering a separate monthly membership for unlimited Strength & Conditioning classes! This program will still be complimentary for our Modern Martial Arts, MMA and BJJ clients in the form of punch cards.
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Martial Arts & Fighting
19/09/11 16:32 Filed in: Other | Martial Arts | MMA | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Self Defense | Strength & Conditioning
Often, martial arts is stigmatized with negative actions or behaviors. This is caused by media, the film industry, certain professional or amateur fighters etc. However, in this blog article, I would like to prove that this should not be generalized and it does not have to be this way.
Originally, martial arts was developed to increase the chance of survival. Later on, it started to be used as a sport, in competition, as an art form and more. Mostly, the code of honor and respect was central and utterly important for the practitioners. Of course, there are always bad apples and all human advancements are always used for good and bad causes (think about samurais who valued honor vs. ninjas who were spies and mercenaries).
Some of these traditional martial arts styles are still widely practiced but unfortunately are also very outdated. This will be a ongoing discussion but someone practicing Tai Chi, Karate, traditional Judo etc. will learn many techniques that are simply not functional in a real life situation. This does not mean however, they are less worthy as an art form or for personal development. For self defense, these and many more styles are very overrated and sometimes even useless.
On the other side, martial arts has also evolved over the last decades. Think about Mixed Martial Arts. This is the ultimate competition martial arts form and has proven itself over and over again. For self defense reasons, it may also not be 100% effective though (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will not work with multiple attackers, an MMA fighter will not know how to defend against a knife or gun attack…)
The issue with this progress is that the self defense aspect is often overlooked and the honor and respect are mostly forgotten. The ratings have gotten so important that most fighters talk badly about each other and have very little respect left. There are exceptions, think about Georges St. Pierre, who has very strong values and is also one of the best martial artists and fighters in the world.
Martial arts and fighting overlap each other, no doubt about it. For me, it is your personal attitude that shows which one you are. You do not have to be mean or disrespectful to be a good martial artist AND fighter. Talking badly and insulting others only shows a bad attitude (and fear?) Honor and respect are extremely important in our facility. We respect our friends, instructors and teammates. We push each other and ourselves and test each other during training to become the best we can be. But there are no egos, disrespect, insults or anything else.
Our clients have different goals. Some want to become a martial artist to defend themselves, other want to get in shape and others want to compete. But we only train martial artists… that are really proficient in what they do, whether it is being prepared for protecting themselves/other or testing themselves in competition. Many martial artists can become fighters but not every fighter can become a martial artist. You will gain a huge amount of knowledge and skills to reach your goal and at the same time, you will gain friends and have fun.
Define Defense focusses on being the best studio in Boulder and offers a modern approach to martial arts, which consist of the most effective and realistic ways in martial arts. But we have also not forgotten about honor and respect. These are values that should never be forgotten. We don't practice traditional martial arts by any means but these values are timeless. We train individuals to better themselves and learn martial arts so they can feel safer, better about themselves or compete. We respect everyone's goals and do everything we can for you to meet those.
Originally, martial arts was developed to increase the chance of survival. Later on, it started to be used as a sport, in competition, as an art form and more. Mostly, the code of honor and respect was central and utterly important for the practitioners. Of course, there are always bad apples and all human advancements are always used for good and bad causes (think about samurais who valued honor vs. ninjas who were spies and mercenaries).
Some of these traditional martial arts styles are still widely practiced but unfortunately are also very outdated. This will be a ongoing discussion but someone practicing Tai Chi, Karate, traditional Judo etc. will learn many techniques that are simply not functional in a real life situation. This does not mean however, they are less worthy as an art form or for personal development. For self defense, these and many more styles are very overrated and sometimes even useless.
On the other side, martial arts has also evolved over the last decades. Think about Mixed Martial Arts. This is the ultimate competition martial arts form and has proven itself over and over again. For self defense reasons, it may also not be 100% effective though (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will not work with multiple attackers, an MMA fighter will not know how to defend against a knife or gun attack…)
The issue with this progress is that the self defense aspect is often overlooked and the honor and respect are mostly forgotten. The ratings have gotten so important that most fighters talk badly about each other and have very little respect left. There are exceptions, think about Georges St. Pierre, who has very strong values and is also one of the best martial artists and fighters in the world.
Martial arts and fighting overlap each other, no doubt about it. For me, it is your personal attitude that shows which one you are. You do not have to be mean or disrespectful to be a good martial artist AND fighter. Talking badly and insulting others only shows a bad attitude (and fear?) Honor and respect are extremely important in our facility. We respect our friends, instructors and teammates. We push each other and ourselves and test each other during training to become the best we can be. But there are no egos, disrespect, insults or anything else.
Our clients have different goals. Some want to become a martial artist to defend themselves, other want to get in shape and others want to compete. But we only train martial artists… that are really proficient in what they do, whether it is being prepared for protecting themselves/other or testing themselves in competition. Many martial artists can become fighters but not every fighter can become a martial artist. You will gain a huge amount of knowledge and skills to reach your goal and at the same time, you will gain friends and have fun.
Define Defense focusses on being the best studio in Boulder and offers a modern approach to martial arts, which consist of the most effective and realistic ways in martial arts. But we have also not forgotten about honor and respect. These are values that should never be forgotten. We don't practice traditional martial arts by any means but these values are timeless. We train individuals to better themselves and learn martial arts so they can feel safer, better about themselves or compete. We respect everyone's goals and do everything we can for you to meet those.
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14/09/11 16:14 Filed in: Other | Martial Arts
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MMA & BJJ Instructor Conor "Hurricane" Heun
09/02/13 07:19
Define Defense is proud to announce that Conor “Hurricane” Heun is our new Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor. Conor is teaching the following Friday nights and will be teaching 2-4 times every week starting the end of February. The other MMA classes will be taught by instructor Sander Vanacker. NOTE: All MMA & BJJ classes will be 1.5 hour long!
Conor is a highly skilled and experienced professional MMA fighter who fought under the Strikeforce banner and who also has a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo. He is known for his will power and mental strength as well as his work ethic and technique.
Our 1.5 hour classes will be a blend of MMA and MMA specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As for now, Conor is teaching MMA skills step by step, therefore since a fight starts standing, we cover the standing skills first. In March, we will go over grappling from the bottom, followed by dominant top position etc.
Come train at Define Defense with our instructors Conor Heun and Sander Vanacker now! This month, we give FREE strength & conditioning classes along with our MMA memberships (12mo: $125, 6mo: $140, 3mo: $160), which gives you unlimited access to our 15 classes/week in TRX, Kettle Bell and Warrior Training.
Here is more info on Conor Heun:
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
9 - 5 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
WINS
1 (T)KOs ( 12.5 %)
5 Submissions ( 62.5 %)
2 Decisions ( 25 %)
Follow on:
www.ConorHeun.com
www.Facebook.com/Conor.Heun
Twitter.com/ConorHeun
Unsatisfied and unwilling to give up on his goal of becoming champion, Conor enrolled at Div. III wrestling powerhouse, Ithaca College. Following a redshirt year on the sidelines, Heun notched 20 wins and qualified for the NCAA tournament. He failed to place. Faced with injuries and rising academic pressure, Heun would never again see the NCAA tournament.
After graduating with a BA in English Literature, Conor moved back to Boulder where he opened a silk screening business and became an assistant wrestling coach. Feeling like he was destined for bigger things, Conor moved to southern California where he took a job selling dental equipment. Looking for a way to stay fit, Conor began training at Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Academy. Encouraged by training partners Jason Chambers and Amir Rahnavardi, Conor stepped into the cage for the first time on May 12, 2006 winning his pro debut by rear naked choke.
Conor soon began training full time under the tutelage of Chris Reilly and Eddie Bravo at Legends MMA. His exciting and aggressive style soon caught the eye of Bas Rutten who recruited Conor to fight for the Los Angeles Anacondas in the International Fight League. After fighting in the IFL for one season, he moved on to fight for Elite XC and now is under contract with Strikeforce. Always one to bring the fight to his opponents, his never boring style continues to make him a star to watch as he battles for the belt.
Deals for new and current clients!
05/02/13 08:37
February Deals:
Sign up for our MMA program and get free unlimited fitness classes for the full duration of your membership!
*Starting March 1st 2013, the MMA and BJJ program will be combined into a single program (1.5 hour classes 6 times/week). Therefore, you will get MMA and BJJ instruction and get free fitness classes as well (all programs), all in 1 single membership!*
Refer a person and get up to a $40 credit!
*get $15 if your referral gets a punch card or a 3 month membership, $25 for a 6 month membership and $40 for a 12 month membership*
Starting March 1st, our MMA classes will offer both stand up striking, throws, takedowns, sweeps, clinching, as well as MMA specific grappling. Our classes will be at the same times but will be 1.5 hour long classes.
For our current members:
Our current MMA or BJJ members will receive free fitness classes starting March 1st for the remainder of their membership and throughout their next membership when they renew (before June 1st). This means you will get MMA, BJJ and strength & conditioning all for one single membership fee!
Members with a punch card will get 3 additional free classes to use after March 2nd.
All inclusive rates:
Our rates for MMA, BJJ & Fitness will be:
12mo: $125/month
6mo: $140/month
3mo: $160/month
As always, college students get 15% off and if you prepay, you receive a 10% discount.
MMA specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
In our MMA classes we will purely focus on MMA specific techniques that are also great for self defense. We will not do sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, instead we will focus on MMA specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is much more effective in a Mixed Martial Arts situation or self defense situation.
Define Defense is also bringing in another instructor, along with owner and head instructor Sander.
Sign up for our MMA program and get free unlimited fitness classes for the full duration of your membership!
*Starting March 1st 2013, the MMA and BJJ program will be combined into a single program (1.5 hour classes 6 times/week). Therefore, you will get MMA and BJJ instruction and get free fitness classes as well (all programs), all in 1 single membership!*
Refer a person and get up to a $40 credit!
*get $15 if your referral gets a punch card or a 3 month membership, $25 for a 6 month membership and $40 for a 12 month membership*
Starting March 1st, our MMA classes will offer both stand up striking, throws, takedowns, sweeps, clinching, as well as MMA specific grappling. Our classes will be at the same times but will be 1.5 hour long classes.
For our current members:
Our current MMA or BJJ members will receive free fitness classes starting March 1st for the remainder of their membership and throughout their next membership when they renew (before June 1st). This means you will get MMA, BJJ and strength & conditioning all for one single membership fee!
Members with a punch card will get 3 additional free classes to use after March 2nd.
All inclusive rates:
Our rates for MMA, BJJ & Fitness will be:
12mo: $125/month
6mo: $140/month
3mo: $160/month
As always, college students get 15% off and if you prepay, you receive a 10% discount.
MMA specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
In our MMA classes we will purely focus on MMA specific techniques that are also great for self defense. We will not do sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, instead we will focus on MMA specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which is much more effective in a Mixed Martial Arts situation or self defense situation.
Define Defense is also bringing in another instructor, along with owner and head instructor Sander.
New Year Resolution Deals!
22/12/12 14:29
If you want to work on your New Year Resolutions, you can take advantage of the following deals during January:
All memberships: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH
All punch cards: 20% additional free classes for the same price!
Before 1/1/13, you can still take advantage of the following deals:
Mixed Martial Arts:
20% off memberships and punch cards
+ a free T shirt or tank top
Self Defense:
Four self defense classes, a Mace 10% Pepper Gel and a Define Defense T shirt or tank top for only $99
TRX / Cross Training:
20% off memberships and punch cards
+ a free T shirt or tank top
Kettle Bell Program:
20% off memberships and punch cards
+ a free T shirt or tank top
Personal Training:
First session is free!
Youth Martial Arts:
20% off memberships and punch cards
+ a free Gi
Saturday Classes
05/09/12 10:05 Filed in: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Other
We will not have classes on Saturday September 8th since our instructors and some of our members are going to the Eddie Bravo seminar in Denver.
See you Friday or Monday!
Saturday Classes
05/09/12 10:05 Filed in: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Other
We will not have classes on Saturday September 8th since our instructors and some of our members are going to the Eddie Bravo seminar in Denver.
See you Friday or Monday!
Only BJJ on Labor Day
On Labor Day September 3rd, we will only have a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at 6pm and not other classes.
Have a great Labor Day! Also, remember that the new schedule is in effect!
Have a great Labor Day! Also, remember that the new schedule is in effect!
Only BJJ on Labor Day
On Labor Day September 3rd, we will only have a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at 6pm and not other classes.
Have a great Labor Day! Also, remember that the new schedule is in effect!
Have a great Labor Day! Also, remember that the new schedule is in effect!