Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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

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 ralaxation habits, stamina, and agility.

Jeet Kune Do Concepts

Classes
Tues, Thurs 7pm-7:45pm

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.

American Kenpo Karate

Classes
Wednesday 6:00-7pm Saturday 11am-12pm

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)

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.