As you know, there are a lot of different styles of martial arts which you can practice. Some studios offer a very traditional practice, which is great for the art and philosophy but is not necessarily effective anymore. Then other gyms offer cardio kickboxing, which is a fantastic workout but martial arts wise you will learn as much as playing Kung Fu video games. Then there are MMA gyms, a style that has been proven to be highly effective in competition (although that does not mean it is effective in a real self defense situation). Most martial arts studios will teach you the style that they are proficient in but that may not give you a complete training experience or the best bang for your buck!
I have met many individuals that practice martial arts and hire a personal trainer or strength & conditioning coach on the side. Or they practice yoga outside of martial arts classes to improve their flexibility, feel in sync with their body etc. At Define Defense, we approach martial arts training through a modern way and want to redefine martial arts and self defense (Define Defense, get it?).
What we do is offer different programs for different purposes:
- Modern Martial Arts for people wanting to learn and practice all the best of different martial arts in a modern and realistic way while getting a great workout (everything from standup, takedowns, throws etc.)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for all levels and offering a highly effective mix of BJJ and other forms of submission wrestling for a superior ground game
- Mixed Martial Arts: combining Modern Martial Arts and BJJ for individuals who want to learn MMA or compete
- Women's Self Defense without the intimidation of having men around, all the best and most effective ways to defend yourself as a woman
These programs offer different things for different people and are specific to the goal that wants to be reached. Now, as a client you will learn a lot of techniques, tactics, submissions, strikes and much more but what if you want to get stronger, in better shape, more flexible etc? That is why all our clients get complimentary Circuit Training and Yoga classes. These are included in your membership and are taught by certified instructors. There is no more need for separate memberships, gyms, trainers and costs. You get a full training package as a member in our studio. This way, you get a better and more complete training experience without any additional cost. You will actually save money because you don't have to go elsewhere anymore. Our membership fees are highly competitive (the best in the Boulder area) and there are no setup fees or cancellation fees. Our philosophy is to treat others as you want to be treated and we love the community we have at Define Defense.
Sander Vanacker is the owner and head instructor of Define Defense Martial Arts in Downtown Boulder. www.DefineDefense.com
