Class Descriptions

All CMAC classes will be taking place in the RICHMOND AEROBICS ROOM, Ellicott Complex.
 

Modern Arnis - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Arnis

Arnis, like Eskrima and Kali, is a weapons based martial art which comes from the Philippines. The primary weapon is the rattan stick, called a cane or baton. Both single and double stick techniques are taught, unarmed defenses against the stick and against bladed weapons (which the stick is sometimes taken to represent) are also part of the curriculum. Its difference from other martial arts is that the student is taught to train with weapons from the very start, rather than starting on empty hands training (like many martial arts do). This type of training builds manual dexterity in the practitioner and also trains faster conditioned responses to various attacks. Although it is weapons based, it also includes striking (kicking and punching), wrestling and grappling, and even ground fighting, as well as teaching practical defenses against most weapons.

 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu

A predominantly ground oriented martial art which was originally derived from traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. In the past decade, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's popularity has spread due to its success in mixed martial arts contests. BJJ promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant using leverage and proper technique; most notably, by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat them. The art is heavily based around the development of numerous submission holds, but emphasis is also placed on gaining and maintaining advantageous positions.

 

Bujinkan - http://www.geocities.com/ub_bujinkan/

More commonly known as "ninjutsu" , Bujinkan incorporates armed and unarmed combat into its training. The focus is toward self-improvement through the practice of practical self-protection skills and the perpetuation of these combat systems as they have been passed down through the ages.

 

Karate - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate

Karate is a Japanese martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) from indigenous fighting methods. Karate is characterized as a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some styles. Karate is a deeply philosophical practice. Karate-do teaches ethical principles and can have spiritual significance to its adherents. Today karate is practiced for self-perfection, for cultural reasons, for self-defense and as a sport.

 

Krav Maga/Hagana - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_maga

Krav Maga is a close combat hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel. Krav Maga is essentially a tactical defense skill. Its philosophy emphasizes threat neutralization, simultaneous defensive and offensive maneuvers, and aggressive endurance in a 'him-or-me' context. Krav Maga is still used by the Israel Defense Forces and several closely related variations have been developed and adopted by law enforcement. Krav Maga has taken many techniques from various martial arts; however, unlike the set routines and choreographed moves in martial arts, Krav Maga teaches realistic fighting and self-defense – attacks in social settings (pubs, clubs, street etc).

 

Muay Thai - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muay_Thai

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art muay boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai ("nak muay") thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight points of contact. Muay Thai is often a fighting art of attrition, where opponents exchange blows with one another. This is certainly the case with traditional stylists in Thailand, but is a less popular form of fighting in the contemporary world fighting circuit. With the success of Muay Thai in mixed martial arts fighting, it has become the de facto martial art of choice for competitive stand-up fighters.

 

Kickboxing (previously taught as SanShou) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanshou

A combat-oriented martial art developed and used by the Chinese military. San Shou includes elements of Muay Thai kickboxing, Western boxing and Kung Fu. It is a consolidation of Chinese martial art theories and techniques into a new form that consists of rules and the ability to execute techniques at full power. It is a complete system of realistic unarmed combat covering the skills of striking, grappling, wrestling, groundf ighting, and weapon defenses. San shou is a kickboxing style, it consists of standard kicks and punches, but then it enters into entrapment, which leads to throws or takedowns. The class includes endurance training, pad work, sparring, and self defense.

 

Rumble Day = Sparring Day

In addition to our regular classes, we have an open sparring session on Sundays, which is a great opportunity to apply learned skills and to practice fighting in a restricted ring against an opponent. People from all martial art backgrounds are welcome. The matches are primarily in the style of kickboxing and all equipment is provided. The timer will be used and practitioners should help each other with organizing the activities during this time.

 

Tricking

Tricking is a class that involves a variety of martial arts moves, special techniques, gymnastic or acrobatic maneuvers. This time can be used to improve specific techniques and to share advanced and "fancy" moves.