RMA News & Events:
2012 Best of Denton
RMA voted "2012 Best of Denton"!
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Lincoln Durham Lincoln Durham in Concert @ RMA!
Lincoln Durham is coming to Reding Martial Arts on May 19 at 8:30! Only $25 - contact Mark at 940-891-6000 or mpreding@yahoo.com to get your tickets! Click here for concert poster (pdf).

Mark and Nick Reding BJJ Blackbelts Black Belts!
Mark and Nick Reding have been promoted to Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Congratulations!

About Reding Martial Arts:

xMark Reding, in 1991 at the age of 13, started training in the martial arts under an instructor named Mike Woodson where he earned his 1st degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate in 1995. In 1994, Mark started his training in American Kenpo Karate under Tim Bullot where he earned his first degree black belt in 1999, and his fifth degree black belt in 2010. In 1996, Mark went after his dream of teaching others the art, and opened his own school. In 1999 Mark began his training in Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jack McVicker. Mark earned his Phase I Instructorship in 2004. In 2012, Mark earned his black belt professorship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under James Brown, and continues to train with James Brown and Octavio Couto. email: mpreding@yahoo.com

Mark holds the following ranks:

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Black Belt Professor (2012)
  • American Kenpo Karate: 5th Degree Black Belt (2010)
  • Muay Thai: Certified Instructor (2011)
  • Jeet Kune Do: Phase One Instructor (2004)
  • Shorin Ryu Karate: 1st degree black belt (1995)

Nick Reding began training with his brother Mark in American Kenpo Karate in 1996 at the age of 14, and earned his 2nd degree black belt in 2003. Nick also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do under Jack McVicker. He currently has a Phase I Instructorship in JKD, and in 2012 he earned his black belt professorship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from James Brown. He continues to train with James Brown and Octavio Couto. Nick helped Mark open Reding Martial Arts when he was 14, and regularly teaches classes and helps out. email: nick@redingmartialarts.com

Nick holds the following ranks:

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Black Belt Professor (2012)
  • American Kenpo Karate: 2nd Degree Black Belt (2003)
  • Jeet Kune Do: Phase One Instructor (2004)

THE SCHOOL
Reding Martial Arts School Building

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu logo

Classes:
Tues, Thurs 10am-11am
Tues, Thurs 7:45pm-8:30pm

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Developed in the 1930's, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the relatively recent form of an ancient Japanese discipline. BJJ is primarily a ground art, vital in self-defense today when over 75% of all fights end up on the ground. Its name, meaning "gentle art", points to its emphasis: strategic positioning over your opponent rather than the more prevalent kick and punch. It does not rely on brute strength like many other martial arts, but instead, focuses on controlling an opponent through pressure, leverage, and holds.

When training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focus initially on students gaining dominant positions over their opponents while learning to escape from vulnerable ones. Once the basic positions and escapes have been established, we begin to teach submission techniques training toward ending conflict. In the process, students develop flexibility, physical and mental relaxation habits, stamina, and agility.
Jeet Kune Do logo

Classes:
Tues, Thurs 7pm-7:45pm

Jeet Kune Do Concepts

Jeet Kune Do was developed by Bruce Lee as an ever-evolving art that incorporates the best of other martial art disciplines without getting locked-in to the techniques of any single art. It is an art of response, teaching students to not over-plan a confrontation, but instead to respond to the moment, utilizing what is helpful and effective.

Lee trained fighters in four ranges: kicking, boxing, trapping, and grappling. At Reding Martial Arts, we train these ranges and emphasize the ability to move from one range to another with ease. We also incorporate traditional boxing, knife-fighting, and the stick-fighting techniques of Filipino Martial Arts.

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Classes:
Wed 6:00-7pm, Sat 11am-12pm

American Kenpo Karate

While Kenpo, the "Law of Fists" has been practiced for centuries, American Kenpo was developed in the early 1950's by Ed Parker as an effective self-defense martial art for modern times. Much of the Kenpo that he had been learning was limiting because of its ties to traditional practices and its assumption of historical circumstances.

American Kenpo is a system that addresses all types of attacks from all angles, including grabs, punches, kicks, holds, as well as multiple and armed attackers. It is comprised of the straight line movements of Japanese Karate and the circular techniques of Chinese Kung Fu, effectively blended to equip students in "The System of Motion." Relying on logic and practicality, American Kenpo is an explosive and highly effective discipline.

Youth Karate

Classes:
Mon 7:15-8pm (age 9-12)
Tues 6:00-6:45pm (age 6-8)
Thurs 6:00-6:45pm (all ages)

Youth Karate

For ages 5 and up, our children's martial arts program is certainly a step down in intensity from our adult classes, but continues our philosophy of training for self-defense and discipline. Children are encouraged to develop at their own pace, while also being challenged physically and mentally.

 Our students wear protective gear and are always closely monitored and instructed. Physically, the class trains the entire body and helps develop agility, balance, dexterity, and functional self-defense. Mentally, students learn patience, confidence, and persistence, and benefit socially as they interact with other students of various ages.

Parents are always welcome to sit in on our classes.


Schedule of classes

Monday
6:00pm - 7:00pm Competition Jiu-Jitsu
7:15pm - 8:00pm Kids Karate (ages 9-12)
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00am Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4:15pm – 5:00pm After School Kids Program (5-12)
6:00pm - 6:45pm Kids Karate (ages 6-8)
7:00pm - 7:45pm Jeet Kune Do Concepts/ Muay Thai
7:45pm - 8:30pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wednesday
6:00pm - 7:00pm American Kenpo Karate
7:00pm - 8:00pm Kettlebell class
7:00pm - 8:00pm Competition Jiu-Jitsu
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00am Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4:15pm – 5:00pm After School Kids Program (5-12)
6:00pm - 6:45pm Kids Karate (all ages)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Pilates
7:00pm - 7:45pm Jeet Kune Do Concepts/ Muay Thai
7:45pm - 8:30pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00am Pilates
10:00am - 11:00am Open Gym/ Wrestling
11:00am - 12:00pm American Kenpo Karate

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Reding Martial Arts
407 Ft Worth Drive
Denton, Texas 76201
Phone: 940-891-6000
Mark Reding
Nick Reding


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