Martial Art Styles

At Columbia Martial Arts we offer the following:


PANKRATION

Pankration is the oldest term of hand to hand combat known today as Mixed Martial Arts contest. Its beginning dates back to the ancient Greece where the first Olympic Games took place. The word “Pankration” means “All Powers”. Competitors were allowed to use striking as well as grappling techniques. Pankration gave birth to Western Boxing and Wrestling which became two separate Olympic events.
There are no clear records of Pankration being practiced or taught on continuous basis until the late 1980’s and early 1990’s when the chain of NHB events like Shooto and Pancrase in Japan as well as the first UFC in the United States has resurrected the meaning of the ancient word Pankration.

FULL CONTACT KARATE

Originally established and founded by Mas Oyama who did revolutionize Karate in Japan thru introduction of full contact rules of competition. Oyama felt that already existing No-Contact Karate in Japan lacked power, spirit and practical application of skills. After fighting challenge matches in Thailand, Mas Oyama’s students further discovered the power of Muay-Thai. Upon arriving back to Japan they added new circular techniques as well as modified some of the old linear moves to create the trademark techniques of the new style known as kyokushin. The most devastating weapon of Full Contact Karate is Gedan Mawashi-geri (Low Kick). This technique is capable of breaking four baseball bats tied together with one single kick. 

KICKBOXING

Kickboxing has been introduced to the Western World in the early 1970’s as the ring sport similar to Boxing. Before that Kickboxing has only being known in Asia and Thailand as Thai-Boxing or Muay-Thai. Rules of Muay-Thai are very tough. Fighters use fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet to deliver devastating blows. Upon the introduction of Kickboxing the Westerners have modified some of the rules due to the safety concerns.

CARDIO KICKBOXING

Cardio kickboxing is a combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts. This intense, total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination, and balance. This is a modern high energy and exciting workout. Your will learn proper kickboxing techniques. You will do circuit training as well as punch and kick the heavy bags. You can burn from 500 to 800 calories, which is up to twice the calories you burn during a one-hour step-aerobics class.

Kickboxing classes can be a great alternative for people who have become bored with weight-room cardiovascular activities, such as brisk walking or jogging on a treadmill. They also provide an option for people who enjoy the "semi-dance" movements found in aerobics or step classes.

Kickboxing is the best way to get fit, tone-up, relieve tension, enhance athletic performance and develop coordination. “THE BEST WORK OUT EVER”


JIU-JITSU / JUDO

The roots of Jiu-Jitsu rest with the samurai warrior. In the old days the empty-hand combat grappling and striking techniques played only a secondary role compared to their weapons skills. Modern day Jiu-Jitsu concentrates mainly on open hand techniques.

There are many styles of Jiu-Jitsu. One that we find the most effective is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu  or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu due to the most sophisticated use of the human leverage.

The main advantage of Jiu-Jitsu is in the use of technique over the brute strength to the advantage of smaller the more flexible and mobile person.

Please note that although we do use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, we are NOT a school nor are we a part of any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team or Belt Grading system. In our Jiu-Jitsu class at Columbia Martial Arts Academy we do wear full Judo/Jiu-Jitsu uniforms with the Belts Colors according to our internal Mixed Martial Arts System.

All students attending CMA Jiu-Jitsu class must be registered in CMA Mixed Martial Arts System.

Columbia Martial Arts Academy would like to extend our gratitude and respect to thank Professor Helio Gracie for revealing his incredibly effective system to the World of Martial Arts.

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