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Boxing
Coaches: Cesar Vinaly, Doug Brafford, Bob Trobich & Andrew Nasson (right).
Western boxing is called the 'Sweet Science'. We approach it from the 'floor up'. Whether you want to fight, get conditioned, or just for self-defense... you'll train the same.
Muay Thai
Instructor : Arjarn Doug Brafford
Thai boxing is one of the most sought after martial arts today.
The 'Science of 8 Limbs' as it is traditionally referred to offers the prospective student a martial art that literally translates itself from the ring to self-defense with little or no modifications. Utilizing kicks, punches, elbows and knee strikes, one can gain multiple benefits of self-defense, cardio, fat-burning and muscle toning as well as strength training.
Our instructors are certified in the UWMTA, USMTA and TBA.
Been teaching Martial Arts in Charlotte since 1992.
Shinbu Aikido
Instructor : Sensei Seth Black (far right)
Sensei Seth Black began his Aikido training in 1992. Since then he has had the opportunity to study
- Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu
- Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo
- Kendo
- Nana Fufuro Ryu Yawara Jutsu
In 2006 he introduced a powerful new style of Aikido known as 'Shinbu'. Shinbu Aikido relies on "aiki" and appears magical.
Practical Martial Arts
Instructors: Sifu/Guro Doug Brafford & Frank Hinson
This class approaches training from a weapons-based perspective as the arts were traditionally taught and progresses to empty hands. PMA draws alot from Filipino Martial Arts(FMA), Muay Thai, Boxing,Jeet Kune Do(JKD), Silat and Larry Hartsell's Grapling. These arts are very comprehensive offering the student the opportunity to become proficient in kicking, striking, with trapping and grappling. Consequently the serious student can become highly skilled in long, medium and close quarter contact.
Tai Chi
Instructor : Sifu Gideon Pagett
Gideon began training in Lai Tung Pai in 1997. He has continued his training under Sifu Li Chi Keung, and has travaled to Hong Kong to train with his Grandmaster, Kong Hoi in 2014. He has achieved the rank of Sifu and now teaches the style to help Lai Tung Pai grow to another generation.
Systema
Chris Russell began studying Systema in 2016 under a local Charlotte NC instructor and international instructor, Vladimir Vasiliev, Chief Instructor of Systema Headquarter in Toronto, Canada. Systema offers self-defense through self-awareness of the mind and body.
Founder - Doug Brafford
Time line and Rankings
1983 - 1st degree Black Belt - Shorinji Toraken Do Kempo Karate
1984 - 2nd degree Black Belt - Shorinji Toraken Do Kempo Karate
- 1st degree Black Belt - Shorinji Toralen Do Jiu Jitsu
1985 - Certified Stuntman
1990 - Co Founder of Practical Martial Arts
1991 - Instructor - Jun Fan Martial Arts and Filipino Martial Arts - under Guro/Sifu Dan Inosanto
1993 - Instructor - Kru in Muay Thai under The Thai Boxing Association USA (TBA)
2005 - Opened Ultimate Gym
2010 - Instructor - Kru in Muay Thai under the United States Muay Thai Association (USMTA)
2013 - Instructor - Arjarn in Muay Thai under the United States Muay Thai Association (USMTA) and the United World Muay Thai Association (UWMTA)