HERE’S WHAT THEY OFFER:

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program

• The majority of the academy members take up this program.

• Program for men and women of all ages and skill levels

Muay Thai (kickboxing)

• High-intensity workout

• Working with fists, elbows, shins and feet as offensive and defensive weapons

• Designed for beginners, with advancement opportunities

• Program for men and women of all ages and skill levels

Women’s Kickboxing

• High-energy workout

• Woman-only atmosphere

• Program for women of all ages and skill levels

Boxing

• Structured for all levels (beginners and experts)

• Learn to punch, block and move on your feet with proper technique

• Gym features full-size boxing ring (for sparring) and spacious mats for drilling

• Program for men and women of all ages and skill levels

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

• A small number of academy members take up this program

• Structured for serious fighters

• Training for the highest level of competition (cage fighting)

• By invitation only

No matter what program is chosen, or for whatever reason, there are great benefits:

• Exercise - Burn calories and tone muscles

• Safety - Develop formidable selfdefense skills

• Community - Meet new people and make new friends

• Education - Gain fitness knowledge from reputable instructors

• Tenacity - Build confidence and discipline

In addition to the adult programs, the ACA also has a youth program.

Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program

• Kids will learn how to grapple and learn and practice real fighting techniques

• Now, the youngest age in the program is 6 years old, and usually, at age 12 or 13 years old they will be moved up programs

In January, Captain’s Fight Club hosted an MMA fight at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Fighters came from all over the region, and farther, to get the chance to add a victory to their stats. Not only did the ACA bring a handful of experienced fighters to the event, but a few rookie fighters from the academy also debuted as well!

The ACA fighters at this event have gone through the ACA’s foundations program. As the name implies, they would have worked with coaches to slowly and strongly build their foundation in basic technique. From there, after being patient in the slower but important training and proving that they were in it for the long run, they moved up to the more advanced classes. After expressing to their coach that they do have a goal of

The term mixed martial arts applies to many different styles of fighting. At the ACA, a combination of several elements of martial arts that are similar are taught and practiced. Technical definitions would categorize a handful of martial arts not included in the ACA’s lineup. Those include Taekwondo, karate, Aikido or Tai Chi.

‘“[Those have] different applications than what we're using,” Dylan said. “They still have their place in martial arts, but it's not like something we’re specifically teaching.”