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Student Orientation
Getting Acclimated
· The first couple of months are the toughest, but hang in there!
· You're not clumsy or uncoordinated - you're learning a whole new way of moving
and thinking.
· Train progressively; regularly, but without overdoing it. Be patient. You don't
become a
warrior, or a champion, overnight.
· Use every opportunity to self-train and practice the basics.
· Do things slowly and correctly. Then add speed. Then add power.
· Stretch correctly and often to avoid unnecessary injuries.
· Start a notebook and keep it current. Study it often, along with your student
handbook and
workbook.
· Ask as many questions as you wish, without detracting from - or interrupting - the
class.
· Compare your progress to yourself rather than others. Each student progresses
at his/her
own rate.
Getting Acclimated
· The first couple of months are the toughest, but hang in there!
· You're not clumsy or uncoordinated - you're learning a whole new way of moving
and thinking.
· Train progressively; regularly, but without overdoing it. Be patient. You don't
become a
warrior, or a champion, overnight.
· Use every opportunity to self-train and practice the basics.
· Do things slowly and correctly. Then add speed. Then add power.
· Stretch correctly and often to avoid unnecessary injuries.
· Start a notebook and keep it current. Study it often, along with your student
handbook and
workbook.
· Ask as many questions as you wish, without detracting from - or interrupting - the
class.
· Compare your progress to yourself rather than others. Each student progresses
at his/her
own rate.
| Orientation Class This class is required for all new students to acquaint them with the rules of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training,and to answer any questions. Rules & Etiquette Rules and etiquette must be observed. Doing so maintains safety, makes classes run efficiently, and enhances team warrior spirit. Bowing is a means of showing respect. It is in no way degrading, or intended to signify one's unworthiness. Remember, the instructors bow too. |
| SDCS President - Tim "Church" Jennings e-mail: Church |
| Instructor/Coach - Charlie Ward, CMIT e-mail: Charlie |
We welcome you to observe classes during our training hours, and ask any
questions that you may have. If you are an ASU student, the cost of training is free.
If you are not an ASU student, the cost is a non-student recreation fee of $100 per
semester. There is no charge for observing. There are no hidden sign-up fees,
there is no charge for orientation class, and there are no contracts! Interested
students can start and/or stop their training at any time. So join us for a great
workout, and for learning some good martial arts skills. We look forward to seeing
you soon.
The Sun Devil Combat Sports Program is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training
facililty, located on the ASU Polytechnic Campus, in Mesa, AZ. Our MMA curiculum
consists of the following components: Boxing, Muay Thai, Submission Grappling,
Close Quarter Combat Training, Arnis Stick Fighting, and Functional Strength &
Conditioning. Students often attend multiple classes to give themselves a
well-rounded education and training experience in combat sports and martial arts.
This program is divided into three parts:
Academic MMA Classes - ASU students can study MMA for college credit! This
approach covers an introduction to Boxing, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling -
as well as providing the historical and philosophical backgrounds of these art
forms.
Recreation Classes - These classes are open for anyone to enjoy. You don't have
to be an ASU student to participate and train in these classes. Classes include
Strength Training, Boxing, Muay Thai, Submission Grappling, MMA Performance
Training, Stick Fighting, and Self-Defense.
Competition Team - These practice sessions are reserved for those students who
wish to compete in both amateur and professional level combat sports, such as
Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA events. Permission must be given by Coach Ward
before joining the competition team.
All Combat Sports activities and classes are held at the Physical Activity Center
(PAC), at ASU's Polytechnic campus.
The PAC's mat room has been designed especially for combat sports training. Top
of the line heavy bags, speedbags, crash mat, throwing dummies, strength training
equipment - and all the other gear you'd expect to find in a quality combat sports
gym are available.
The weight room at the PAC features a complete line of plate-loaded, and
selectorized equipment, freeweights, functional strength equipment, as well as a
selection of high-quality cardio equipment.
Just to the west of the PAC is the pool, which is used for special sessions like
aquatic strength training and aquatic combat training. Just north of the PAC is the
track and field, which is also utilized for running, endurance drills, and other
outdoor training drills and exercises.
questions that you may have. If you are an ASU student, the cost of training is free.
If you are not an ASU student, the cost is a non-student recreation fee of $100 per
semester. There is no charge for observing. There are no hidden sign-up fees,
there is no charge for orientation class, and there are no contracts! Interested
students can start and/or stop their training at any time. So join us for a great
workout, and for learning some good martial arts skills. We look forward to seeing
you soon.
The Sun Devil Combat Sports Program is a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training
facililty, located on the ASU Polytechnic Campus, in Mesa, AZ. Our MMA curiculum
consists of the following components: Boxing, Muay Thai, Submission Grappling,
Close Quarter Combat Training, Arnis Stick Fighting, and Functional Strength &
Conditioning. Students often attend multiple classes to give themselves a
well-rounded education and training experience in combat sports and martial arts.
This program is divided into three parts:
Academic MMA Classes - ASU students can study MMA for college credit! This
approach covers an introduction to Boxing, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling -
as well as providing the historical and philosophical backgrounds of these art
forms.
Recreation Classes - These classes are open for anyone to enjoy. You don't have
to be an ASU student to participate and train in these classes. Classes include
Strength Training, Boxing, Muay Thai, Submission Grappling, MMA Performance
Training, Stick Fighting, and Self-Defense.
Competition Team - These practice sessions are reserved for those students who
wish to compete in both amateur and professional level combat sports, such as
Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA events. Permission must be given by Coach Ward
before joining the competition team.
All Combat Sports activities and classes are held at the Physical Activity Center
(PAC), at ASU's Polytechnic campus.
The PAC's mat room has been designed especially for combat sports training. Top
of the line heavy bags, speedbags, crash mat, throwing dummies, strength training
equipment - and all the other gear you'd expect to find in a quality combat sports
gym are available.
The weight room at the PAC features a complete line of plate-loaded, and
selectorized equipment, freeweights, functional strength equipment, as well as a
selection of high-quality cardio equipment.
Just to the west of the PAC is the pool, which is used for special sessions like
aquatic strength training and aquatic combat training. Just north of the PAC is the
track and field, which is also utilized for running, endurance drills, and other
outdoor training drills and exercises.
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