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AMA Mission Statement

The AMA Fight Club is the area’s premier mixed martial arts training center offering classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts & Combat Cardio Kickboxing. Whether you are training to step into the cage or if you just want to get in the best shape of your life, AMA has a program for everyone! The AMA Fight Club has assembled a world class team of Intructors who are dedicated to bring out the best in every student who comes through our doors.

We have classes available for students of all levels, beginner through professional. Come see why The AMA Fight Club was voted one of the best Mixed Martial Arts training centers in the country by MMA Weekly.com.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.

The AMA Fight Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is headed by celebrated Renzo Gracie Black Belt Instructor Jamie Cruz. We have classes for beginners and advanced students each day of the week as well as private lessons available with Mr. Cruz and/or any of our assistant instructors.

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Muay Thai Kickboxing

Muay Thai translated into English as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. The Muay Thai fighting style employs the use of punches, kicks, knees, elbows, & clinching to wear down and knock out their opponent. Training methods are designed to develop devastating power, speed, and superb cardio-vascular endurance.

The AMA Muay Thai program is lead by Nick Avalos. Nick teaches an authentic style of Muay Thai. Our program will arm you with traditional Thai Boxing techniques including devastating knees, elbows, kicks, punches and clinch techniques. We offer both beginner & advanced classes.

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Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, from a mixture of styles including Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Kickboxing. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standinhg and on the ground.

The AMA Fight Club Mixed Martial Arts Team is one of the finest in the country. Our Fight Team members have accumalated over 12 world chapionship titles and counting. At any given time you can find yourself on the mats training with world class UFC fighters that come to the AMA Fight Club to train from all over the tri-state area.

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Combat Cardio Kickboxing

Our Combat Cardio Kickboxing class is a very intense 45 minute class that specializes in cardiovascular training & muscle toning.

Each class we incorporate multiple methods of training including: Punching & kicking the bags, jump rope, & plyometrics for cardio while also toning the muscles utilizing dumbbells, resistance bands & medicine balls.

During this class you will train like a professional fighter whether you are getting ready to step in the cage, or if you just want to get in the best shape of your life.

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Child Programs

Our AMA Fight Club children’s program offers a unique blend of Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Karate forming a very well rounded mixed martial arts program that caters to two separate age groups 4-6 (juniors) and 7-13. Additional information on our children’s martial arts program can be found at www.amakarate.com