Martial Arts Without Philosophy Is Just Street Fighting
We are committed to providing a family style environment to teach the realities
of Martial Arts not the fantasies. We focus on strengthening our student's
self-control, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-respect, and integrity.
Cook's Impact Academy Student Creed
- I will develop my mind and body in a positive way
- I will develop self discipline to bring out the best in myself and others
- I will use my training constructively and defensively
- I will show respect to those in authority at all times
Develop The Mind And The Body Will Follow
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a contact combat sport that allows a wide variety
of fighting techniques, from a mixture of martial arts traditions and non-traditions,
to be used in competitions.
The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing
and on the ground. Such competitions allow martial artists of different backgrounds
to compete.
We will teach the fundamentals of every art that is offered by Cook's Impact for
self defense while promoting good behavior at home and school.
After learning the basics of each art, your child can then focus on one or
multiple arts to study and master increasing levels of knowledge in that art.
Martial Arts Without Philosophy Is Just Street Fighting
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a cornerstone of successful mixed-martial arts training,
it teaches students ground fighting and the ability to:
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Use your weight to your advantage (no matter how big or small you are)
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Learn to gain a dominant position and secure a submission
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Utilize pivot points on your opponents body for a take down.
Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu is a martial arts system derived from
Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu and Burma Bondo that is intended to be practical and
easy to learn system of self-defense.
Iron Tiger focuses primarily on fast techniques that revolve around four attack
areas: eyes, throat, groin, and knees.
Since Iron Tiger is geared towards self-defense, most techniques are designed
to be simple and effective.
Clear Your Mind Of Can’t
Cardio Kickboxing is a sport-specific equipment-based fitness program.
The techniques use conventional heavy bags, speed bags and training pads,
based on kickboxing techniques which provide both resistance training and
cardio vascular benefits to its participants.
This intense, total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility,
coordination, and balance.
During a one-hour kickboxing workout, you can burn from 700 to 900 calories,
which is up to twice the calories you burn during a one-hour step-aerobics class.
When You Believe You Can ... You Can
Boxing is a combat sport and martial art in which two people fight using
their fists for competition. At Cook's Impact we will teach you how to use
proper stances, footwork with defense and offense. We will teach it for a
competitive opportunity and physical conditioning using the upper torso of the
body for attacks and defense.
Kickboxing refers to the sports of combinations. The style of boxing with
kicking. Kickboxing is often practice for self defense, fitness or competitive fighting.
At Cook's Impact we take our boxing expertise and blend that with our knowledge
of Kung Fu and Burma Bondo to develop a successful student in a combat
competition level.
We offer discounts to Firefighters, Military, and Law Enforcement Officers on our Kung Fu classes,
Jiu Jitsu classes, Kickboxing classes Boxing classes, Cardio Kickboxing classes and their children in
our kids or youth or teen programs such as Kids MMA or Kids Mixed Martial Arts. Looking for Youth Boxing?
Mark Cook is known as one of the best Stand-up trainers. We are not just an MMA Gym, our youth take
classes to get fit and gain self-confidence. Many kids or teens and adults participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
tournaments. You don't have to have MMA fighting goals to join our family style gym. But we're looking to
train our first Golden Glove boxer too.
More and more teens are taking our youth boxing class as well as our mixed martial arts classes.
Teens age 14 and up are taking our Boxing class, Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu class, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class,
and our Kickboxing class.
Our newest class, Zumba Fitness Dance or Zumba Dance Fitness is really taking off. We are now offering
Zumba Fitness classes on Friday nights at 7:30.
Mondays our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class starts at 5:00pm. This is a GI Jiu Jitsu class. It focuses
on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GI techniques. At 6:00pm our No GI Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class starts. This 6pm
class focuses on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No GI or grappling techniques. Afterwards, we have an open mat
session from 7pm until 9pm. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors and Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, fighters
spar and practice for upcoming Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or grappling events and MMA fight
events at this time. All members are welcome to use the facilities to workout on our heavy bags, timing
bags, or other equipment at this time.
Tuesdays we have Kids MMA or Kids Mixed Martial Arts class at 6:00pm and while your child is taking
our Kids MMA class you can participate in our Cardio Kickboxing fitness class. Get fit and toned while
your child learns martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu, and
Boxing and Kickboxing. After Cardio Kickboxing, our Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu class starts at 7:00pm.
Then at 8:00 our Boxing and Kickboxing classes start. Our Youth Boxing class is great for building your
teen's self confidence. Kickboxing is an essential building block for MMA competitors.
Wednesdays our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class starts again at 5pm. This is also a GI Jiu Jitsu class. It
focuses on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GI techniques. Then at 6pm the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No GI class starts.
This 6:00pm class focuses on No GI Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or grappling techniques. Afterwards, the open mat
session starts at 7pm. Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, fighters and our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors
spar and practice for upcoming fights events and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Grappling competitions
at this time. All members are welcome to use the facilities to workout on our heavy bags, timing
bags, or other equipment at this time.
Thursdays we have Kids MMA or Kids Mixed Martial Arts class at 6:00pm and while your child is taking
our Kids MMA class you can participate in our Cardio Kickboxing fitness class. Get fit and toned while
your child learns martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu, and
Boxing and Kickboxing. After Cardio Kickboxing, our Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu class starts at 7:00pm.
Then at 8:00 our Boxing and Kickboxing classes start. Our Youth Boxing class is great for building your
teen's self confidence. Kickboxing is an essential building block for MMA competitors.
Saturday mornings start at 9:00am with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. Our Saturday Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class
is 1 hour followed by Kids Mixed Martial Arts class or Kids MMA class. Children learn Shaolin Iron
Tiger Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Kids MMA class or Kids Mixed Martial Arts class.
Children also learn Boxing techniques in the Kids MMA class. Parents are encouraged to participate in
the Cardio Kickboxing class while their children are taking the Kids MMA class.
After the Kids Martial Arts and Cardio Kickboxing class ends we have an Open Gym session until noon.
Members can work out on the timing bags, heavy bags, or other equipment on Saturdays until noon. Students
competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments or MMA fight events can use this time to spar and practice
techniques both ground techniques and stand-up techniques.