Mixed Martial Arts
Coach : Juan Card
At Diamond Nation Academy, our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program offers a comprehensive and dynamic training experience for students of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the world of martial arts or an experienced fighter aiming to sharpen your techniques, our classes provide the perfect environment for growth, learning, and development.
Why Choose Our MMA Program?
MMA is a full-contact sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Judo. Our classes focus on building well-rounded martial artists, enhancing both striking and grappling skills in a controlled, safe, and supportive environment.
What You’ll Learn:
Striking Techniques: Develop power, speed, and accuracy in punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, incorporating the fundamentals of Muay Thai and Boxing.Grappling and Takedowns: Learn the essential skills of Wrestling and Judo, focusing on clinches, throws, and takedowns to control your opponent.Ground Game and Submissions: Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for positional control, escapes, and submissions like armbars, chokes, and leg locks.Defensive Skills: Improve your ability to defend against strikes, submissions, and takedowns, with an emphasis on movement, timing, and counterattacks.Conditioning and Fitness: Build endurance, strength, flexibility, and mental toughness to perform at your peak during training and in real-life situations.
Instructor Profile: Juan Card
Juan Card, the head instructor of our MMA program, brings years of experience and expertise to the mats. With a diverse background in multiple martial arts disciplines, Juan is committed to teaching proper technique, discipline, and respect for the art. His approach focuses on making sure students develop a well-rounded skill set, while also maintaining a positive and encouraging learning environment.
Juan’s passion for MMA extends beyond the physical aspects of the sport. He emphasizes the importance of mental discipline, perseverance, and respect both in and out of the gym. His teaching style ensures that students not only learn the technical skills but also the values that martial arts instill.
Class Structure
Our MMA classes are structured to accommodate all skill levels, ensuring that each student progresses at their own pace. Classes typically include:
- Warm-Up and Conditioning: Engage in dynamic warm-ups to prepare your body, followed by strength and conditioning exercises that build endurance.
- Technical Drills: Focused drills to refine techniques, including striking combinations, grappling maneuvers, and submission setups.
- Partner Sparring: Controlled, live sparring sessions that allow students to apply what they’ve learned in real-time situations, under the guidance of Juan and our coaching staff.
- Cool-Down and Stretching: Every class concludes with a cool-down period and stretching exercises to enhance flexibility and aid recovery.
Who Can Join?
Our MMA program is open to men, women, and teens aged 13 and up, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Whether you’re looking to train for fitness, self-defense, competition, or personal growth, our classes cater to your specific goals.