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WHO WE AREWHO WE AREWe are in the golden age of Martial Arts.World class Mixed Martial Arts training has never beenthis accessible. Here at our academy we offer all thebest training available! We focus on Muay Thai (kickboxing) and Brazilian JiuJitsu. Our goal is to make MMA training accessible toeveryone; regardless of age, experience or athleticability. Since 1995 we have created an academy forrecreational students and champions alike.From our 4 year old Little Dragons to retirees in the AdultProgram, we make sure everyone who steps on the mathas a fantastic experience. That means you feelwelcome, you will feel safe and you will never feel lost.No matter your reason for getting started (selfconfidence, fitness, confidence, camaraderie), I'm certainyou'll be blown away by what MMA will do for you or yourchild.Let me be the first to say WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Get readyto experience the incredibly transformative power of theTONG DRAGON MMA Lifestyle.-Professor & Kru Eric ColònOwner/Master InstructorOUR MISSIONOUR LINEAGE OUR MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS QUICK TIPS ADULT TIPS RECOVERY &NUTRITION ACADEMY ETIQUETTE RANKING SYSTEMMMA FAMILY TREE PG 2 MUAY THAI, BJJ & MORE PG 3 & 4 MEET THE TEAM! PG 5 & 6 PG 7 & 8 PG 9 PG 11 PG 13 & 14 PARENT TIPS PG 12 PG 10

OUROURLINEAGELINEAGEOrigins matter.You can learn a lot from someone's martial artsstyle and approach just by knowing where theycame from. With that in mind we take great pridein our lineage. Professor Eric Colòn studied directly under the LateSigung Richard Bustillo of the International Martial Arts & Boxing Academy (IMB) and holds the rank ofMaster Instructor. He also is a Third Degree BJJBlack Belt under Professor Sarmento Jr. Colòn hasalso trained many years with Ajarn Phil Nurse.Sigun Bustillo was a student of the late Bruce Lee.Sigung and Guro Dan Inosanto opened up theoriginal Kali Academy after Bruce's passing.Professor Sarmento Jr is a 5th degree BJJ Blackbelt from Bahia, Brazil. He is directly under 6thDegree Black Belt Professor Nilton Ferreira.Our roots can be traced deep in the martial artshistory and community. OUR FAMILY TREE

Our Muay Thai class is legendary for its incredibleworkout and quick gains. We teach everyone from day one how to jump ropeand fundamental exercises. 99% of people havenever jumped rope or are just plain scared to do it. No worries! Everyone feels the same when theyfirst step on the mat. Have faith that we will getyou going in no time at all. We want you to get intotop shape so we can get your body to do what wewant it to do! :)The striking techniques will begin with a slow paceso we can develop strong technique. From therewe will go to pad work to add power and feel.You will also learn how to hold the pads. This is animportant part of training. We learn to see thestrikes coming and help our training partner get agreat workout as well.Typically within 4-5 months of training you willslowly add controlled, technical sparring. This isan important step in order to understand thetechnique, control and distance.In your BJJ class you will start to learnimmediately in our warm ups! We start every classwith fundamental body movement drills & skillsthat you will need in every technique.Eventually you will RANODRI, which means livetraining or sparring. This is where we get toimplement the techniques, strategies andconcepts from class against a resisting opponent. You won't get to roll right away. This is for a fewreasons, but mainly so that you understand thebasic movements to BJJ and aren't an injury riskto yourself and training partners (a nice way ofsaying you no longer "spaz out"). There are no strikes in BJJ so it's inherently safe totrain super hard. Also we have an amazing cultureof camaraderie and family. In other words, noone's out to hurt you. So don't try to hurt them!Remember, it's just Jiu Jitsu! We aren't handingout medals or UFC titles on the mat. I say thisjokingly because we've got an incredibly inclusive,cooperative and friendly training environment.Yes, we train super hard at times, but always withconsideration for our training partners well-being. Without them, we can't train! PLEASE BOW ON & OFFPLEASE BOW ON & OFFTHE MATTHE MATMARTIAL ARTS STARTS & ENDSMARTIAL ARTS STARTS & ENDSWITH RESPECT.WITH RESPECT. THE MAT IS WHERETHE MAT IS WHEREWE SWEAT, SMILE & LEARN.WE SWEAT, SMILE & LEARN. WEWERESPECTFULLY ASK YOU TO BOW ONRESPECTFULLY ASK YOU TO BOW ON& OFF THE MAT TO START THE& OFF THE MAT TO START THEPROPER MIND SET FOR TRAINING :)PROPER MIND SET FOR TRAINING :)MUAY THAIMUAY THAIBRAZILIAN JIU JITSUBRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

Gi vs No Gi. Which one is better? To gi, or not to gi,that is the question. Few topics in Jiu Jitsu are aspolarizing as this debate. Which is better? Whichis more important? More exciting? More pure?To us, this debate has always been silly. It's 2sides to the same coin. At the end of the day. it'sall Jiu Jitsu. The grips and control are different,but the principles are the same. Train both! This also gives you twice as manyclasses to choose from. Nice! In our No Gi BJJ MMA class we also add in somestriking concepts with the grappling. It isprimarily no gi Jiu Jitsu, but the addition of strikinghelps keep the self defense in Jiu Jitsu true to itsorigins.In this class we balance out our Adult training withweapons. Beginning with basic stick and bladedrills. These are drills and skills that will build upover time, We focus on the Filipino art of DocePares Eskrima. We also offer for advanced studentssparring. This is obviously done in controlledmanner and under instructor supervision.We also offer in this class Jeet Kune Do (The Way ofthe Intercepting Fist). This was Bruce Lee's trainingphilosophy as taught to Eric Colòn from the late Sigung Richard Bustillo, former student of BruceLee. It is a great way to help blend all the arts we offerinto a well rounded self defense approach. HYGENIE PLEASE - DO YOUR PARTHYGENIE PLEASE - DO YOUR PARTBE CLEAN PRIOR TO COMING TO TRAINBE CLEAN PRIOR TO COMING TO TRAINSHOWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING TO AVOID ANY RASHES, ETC.SHOWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING TO AVOID ANY RASHES, ETC.WEAR CLEAN GEAR TO CLASS!WEAR CLEAN GEAR TO CLASS!KEEP ANY WOUNDS COVEREDKEEP ANY WOUNDS COVERED DON'T LEAVE WET GEAR IN THE TRUNKDON'T LEAVE WET GEAR IN THE TRUNKTRIM BOTH NAILS ON BOTH HANDS & FEETTRIM BOTH NAILS ON BOTH HANDS & FEETREMOVE ANY JEWELERYREMOVE ANY JEWELERYNOT FEELING GOOD? ITS OK TO STAY HOME, REST UP & GET HEALTHY :)NOT FEELING GOOD? ITS OK TO STAY HOME, REST UP & GET HEALTHY :) ESKRIMA & JEET KUNE DOESKRIMA & JEET KUNE DONO GI BRAZILIAN JIU JTISU &NO GI BRAZILIAN JIU JTISU &MMAMMA

Our World Class Instructor Team is what makesTDMMA special. We have a guiding principle ofSweating, Smiling and Learning. We make sure all 3happen in every class.Our Team genuinely care about you and yourprogress. They're talented, they're experienced andthey're authentic.When in doubt, ask any of us for help! Eric Colòn3rd Degree BJJ Black BeltI.M.B Master Instructor Bill Britton BJJ Black BeltTDMMA 5th Degree Black InstructorFernando "Cabeça" Sarmento Jr 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt Brian Swarthout BJJ Brown BeltTDMMA 5th Degree Black InstructorLee Xenakis Muay Thai Black Arm Band Spartan Strength & Fitness Head InstructorINSTRUCTOR TEAMINSTRUCTOR TEAM

Joseph Valentino BJJ Purple BeltTDMMA 4th Degree Black Belt InstructorJon Bilyk BJJ Black BeltTDMMA 3rd Degree Black Belt InstructorAshleigh BrittonBJJ Brown Belt TDMMA 3rd Degree Black Belt Matt Young BJJ Brown BeltTDMMA 4th Degree Black Belt Instructor Michael Cucinotta BJJ Blue BeltTDMMA 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor Logan Simone BJJ Orange BeltTDMMA 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor Patrick McNamee BJJ Blue BeltTDMMA 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor

quick tipsquick tipsconcepts over directionstry to understand general concepts, not juststep-by-step instruction. if you know the "why",the end goal, it's easier to remember the "how".set your pacemartial arts is a marathon, not a sprint! you won't learn it all in your first month, andcertain things will challenge you more thanothers. it's ok! we'd rather you train 2x per weekfor 10 years than every day for only 3 months. rome wasn't built in a day. your most valuable resourceyour teammates are the most valuable resourceat your disposal. invest in those relationships,help them improve, hold them accountable, andthey'll do the same for you. you'll need all 3levels of teammates; beginner, intermdiate andadvanced. enjoy the processrelax, it's just learning! you should be havingfun each step of the way. enjoy being a beginner,then enjoy being experienced. if things aren'tclicking, ask for help. remember, you're not beingjudged on a perfect performance. show up, putin the effort, and then rest falls into place.

quick tipsquick tips90% of training 90% of training is showing up! want to enjoyall the benefits that martial arts can bring? get to class, be consistent, train with as manyteammates as possible, and take classes fromall the different coaches.take partyou are now part of a close-knit, powerful andthriving community of amazing people. we're allgenuinely interested in seeing you succeed. becauseour success helps everyone get better. be activewithin it. join our social media groups, watch ourvideos, reach out to teammates. it'll helpstrengthen our team and keep us all on track.ask questionsanything. ask us anything at all. from tyingyour belt, to how to pass the spider guard, tohistory of the arts. we are more than happy TOANSWER QUESTIONS. INTERESTED IN PRIVATELESSONS? ASK. UNSURE ABOUT ATTENDANCE? ASK. WE'RE HERE TO HELP.DO YOUTHERE'S NO ONE RIGHT WAY TO DO THIS, DON'T LETSOCIAL MEDIA MAKE YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT TOCOMPETE TO BE LEGIT, OR THAT IF YO DON'T TRAIN 16TIMES PER WEEK YOU'RE A POSER. THIS JOURNEY ISYOURS, FIND THE PATH THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU.

Arrive on time for class; if late, when you gethere lets see some hustle! no shoes on the mats! we gotta train on itand we keep it squeaky clean.while on the side waiting for you or yourchild's class, please be respectful of theclass going on and keep voices down.students coming on & off the mat, pleasebow on & off. we are a pretty easing goingacademy but we are respectful. bowing onthe mat sets the right mind set to beginlearning. address black belt instructors as "mr or Ms'maintain proper hygiene; be sure to trim yourfingernails & toenails or your child's.uniform policy: our tdmma shirt, gi or rashguard are preferred please.wash your stuff after every use! purchasemore than one uniform/shorts/shirtplease always conduct yourself in a polite& respectful manner within the academy. academy etiquiteacademy etiquite

INCREASE COLLAGEN &HEATHY FATSAVoCADOS, NUTS, OLIVE OILS...ADDMORE QUALITY FATS AND COLLAGENTO YOUR DIET - YOUR JOINTS WILLTHANK YOU FOR IT PLUS, YOU'LL FEELFULLER LONGER AND AVOID REACHINGFOR JUNK. SLEEP!YOU'VE GOT TO PRIORITZE SLEEP! WITHOUT PROPER SLEEP YOU SIMPLYWON'T RECOVER. LIMIT SCREEN TIMEPRIOR TO GOING TO BED.GET THE KNOTS OUTINVEST IN A FOAM ROLLER. IT'S AGREAT, CHEAP AND EASY TOOL THATWORKS WONDERS. GET THE KNOTSOUT AT HOME, ANYTIME! A LACORSEBALL IS GREAT FOR THE SMALL, HARDTO REACH SPOTS. LISTEN TO YOUR BODYWHEN IN DOUBT, REST. GIVE YOURBODY A CHANCE TO CATCH UP. RECOVERY & NUTRITIONRECOVERY & NUTRITION PRO TIP: TRY TO AVOID LARGE MEALS WITHIN 2HOURS OF TRAINING. HUNRGY? EAT A BANANA OR PROTIEN BAR.

adult class helpful tipsadult class helpful tipsmuay thai is from thailand. at the end of class wesay thank you in thai. guys you say khaap-khunkrap, ladies say khaap-khun kha. we will teach youhow to pronounce in class so no worries kru - means instructor in muay thaisawa dee - means hellomuay - means boxingin bjj class you will hear often the word "oss".the term "oss" is used daily in bjj. while it hasmultiple usages, think of it as a way of respect,saying thank you. we ask everyone before bjjclass to get "oss'd" on the mat by the seniorstudent/instructor on the mat at the time.in bjj class you may call instructors by"professor" or coach. gi or kimono- this is your uniformno gi - means no uniform. our no gi class is our mmaclass as we add striking on occasion in thatclass. separate rankings for that class as well.

KEEP THEM ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. MAKE UP MISSEDCLASSES. 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK IS THE PERFECT AMOUNTOF CLASSES. REMEBER, MARTIAL ARTS EXCELLENCE IS AMARATHON, NOT A SPRINT. OBSERVE YOUR CHILD'S CLASSES AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN;ALWAYS PRAISE EVEN SMALL PROGRESS.aLWAYS SUPPORT OUR INSTRUCTOR'S DECISIONSREGARDING STRIPES AND BELT PROMOTIONS. WE WILLALWAYS HAVE YOUR CHILDS BEST INTEREST IN MIND.BE OPTIMISTIC AND ENCOURAGING EVEN IF YOUR CHILDSHOWS TEMPORARY SIGNS OF FRUSTRATION ORBOREDOM. GREAT COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTORS IS ALWAYSHELPFUL. AS A TEAM WE CAN HELP GUIDE YOUR CHILDSPROGRESS oN AND OFF THE MATATTEND AND GET INVOLVED IN OUR SPECIAL EVENTS. TESTINGS, GRADUATIONS, PICNICS, SEMINARS AND MORE.BE A V.I.P....A VERY INVOLVED PARENT parent helpful tipsparent helpful tips

adult bjj rank (16 & up)rankingranking how do promotions work? you versus you promotions are based heavily onyour attendance, as well as: understanding of curriculumparticipation in live trainingskill and abilityattitude/training etiquettedo we consider your skill relative toyour peers? yes.do we hold high standards for ourstudents? yes. but always remember, the only fightyou must win is you versus yourformer self. - 24 to 30 months (approximate time frames) - 24 to 36 months - 36 to 48 months - 24 to 30 months adult & teen muay thai arm band rank white - yellow - high yellow ... 2-3 months per rank green - high green ... 4-5 months per rank blue - high blue ... 4-5 months per rank brown - high brown ... 6 months per rankred - high red ... 6 months per rank

kids & teen bjj rank (age varies) - 24 to 30 months (approximate time frames) - 24 to 36 months - 36 to 48 months - 24 to 30 months little dragons ranks little dragons white-yellow-green-blue-brown-red-black 2-3 months per rank. little dragons move up tokids beginner class based on progress an can occur atany rank green - high green ... 4-5 months per rank blue - high blue ... 4-5 months per rank brown - high brown ... 4-5 months per rankred - high red ... 6 months per rank white - yellow - high yellow ... 2-3 months per rank kids mma ranks

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