Mixed Martial Arts

The Program

With the increased popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Mixed Martial Arts programs are the fastest growing segment in the martial arts industry.  Titan Fitness has been proud to offer Mixed Martial Arts since 2003.  The program is structured through the curriculum of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), founded by mixed martial arts pioneer, competitor, and now coach Erik Paulson.  Mr. Paulson’s CSW is one of the most complete MMA systems in that it combines elements of kickboxing, clinching and grappling, and submission fighting.  It blends techniques from styles such as, Muay Thai, Savate, Western Boxing, Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, Shooto, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Mr. Paulson has trained and worked with world renowned fighter like Ken Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Sean Sherk, and Brock Lesnar.

Titan Fitness Mixed Martial Arts classes are taught by Bruce Lombard, Titan Fitness Martial Arts Director, certified CSW coach under Erik Paulson, and one of Central Pennsylvania’s finest mixed martial arts instructors and coaches.  The classes are structured with a progressive of skills in the various elements of CSW and may be learned for both self defense, competition, or both.

The MMA program aims to enhance a student’s technical, physical, and mental ability in self-defense situations and/or combat sports competition. The program is structured under the Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) curriculum founded by 2-time World Light Heavyweight Shooto (MMA) Champion, Erik Paulson. The training focuses on three main areas: striking, clinching, and grappling. Each area is broken down into the following elements:

Striking – Muay Thai Kickboxing (wiki), Shooto (wiki), Western Boxing (wiki), Jun Fan/JKD (wiki)

Clinching – Muay Thai (wiki), Vale Tudo (wiki), Greco Roman Wrestling (wiki)

Grappling – Shooto (wiki), Catch-as-can wrestling (wiki), Freestyle Wrestling (wiki), Greco Roman Wrestling (wiki), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (wiki), Judo (wiki), Sambo (wiki)

With the blend of these systems, CSW provides the martial athlete with an avenue to enter into a variety of competitive arenas such as, submission grappling, Thai Boxing, and mixed martial arts.

Class Schedule

Beginners:

Monday – Thursday  7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Intermediate & Advanced:

Monday – Thursday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Beginners

Call (814) 235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com to schedule your free introductory lesson.

Membership Fees

The cost for the Mixed Martial Arts program is $75/month. This includes four hours per week of instruction plus a full gym membership.

Gym Membership Features

Titan Fitness Martial Arts classes include a full membership to Lionheart Fitness, a state of the art facility on Sowers St in downtown State College between College Avenue and Beaver Avenue. In addition to the Cage, Ring, Grappling Room, and striking pads, the facility also has over 50 cardio machines, a killer power rack, free weights, medicine balls, clean locker rooms, sauna and shower facilities. Not to meantion over 50 parking spaces. A complete fighter need good cardio and quality strength training that a facility like this one can provide.

Call (814) 235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com to schedule your free introductory lesson.

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