Announcements

Special Bimonthly Program on Wednesdays

This Wednesday, we start a new 7:30pm special program. Every two months, we will rotate in a new instructor and topic. For February and March, Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt Jacob Stearns will share his extensive wrestling knowledge to lead a course on wrestling takedowns.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements concerning this Wednesday night time period!

Instructors Receive CPR Training

We will repeat the training every couple years when our certifications expire.

This past weekend, TDMA instructors took a 6-hour course from the American Heart Association on CPR and first aid. Conducted on premises, the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course gave instructors valuable information about performing CPR, operating an automated external defibrillator (which we will soon purchase for the gym), and first aid. AHA instructor Vicky Anderson brought along training CPR dummies, trainer EpiPens and AEDs, and hours of informative video.

This program was part of TMDA’s ongoing commitment to keep its students and visitors safe. We will repeat it every couple years when our certifications expire.

Updated Class Schedule

Happy New Year! Here are some reminders concerning our schedule:

  • Friday boxing has merged into our Saturday open mat. From 9-11am Saturday, enjoy an open mat for both our BJJ and boxing students. This is a great opportunity to cross-train if you’re interested in trying out another program.
  • However, on this Saturday, January 13, TDMA will be CLOSED for an instructor training workshop in CPR and first aid. This is part of our continuing commitment to keep our students and visitors safe.
  • We will be OPEN on the January 15 holiday for our normal schedule.

Holiday Schedule

Here is the Total Defense holiday schedule for the next couple weeks:

  • Monday, Dec. 25:  CLOSED
  • Tuesday, Dec. 26: 5pm & 545pm kids BJJ closed, 630pm adult BJJ open mat (all belts)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 27 – Thursday, Dec. 28: regular schedule
  • Friday, Dec. 29: CLOSED
  • Saturday, Dec. 30: regular schedule
  • Monday, January 1: CLOSED
  • Tuesday, January 2: regular schedule

TDMA Owner Brian Rose Promoted to Black Belt

Congratulations to our coach and friend Brian Rose on earning his black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu. A lot of hard work paid off! Brian started jiujitsu in 2009 under Dennis Hayes of HYBRID. Thanks also to Izzy and Dennis for teaching a great seminar. (L-R: Izzy Ruiz, Brian Rose, Dennis Hayes)

BJJ Adult Belt Promotions

Congratulations to Josh, Jacob, and Nick on their Blue Belts tonight! All did a great job on the test and shark tank.

Congratulations to the guys and gals who got stripes! Keep up the great work.

July 4th Schedule; TDMA in Parade

Please make a note of our holiday schedule:

  • Monday, July 3 @ 615pm: Regular boxing class.
  • Monday, July 3 @ 730pm: BJJ open mat for adults. This is in place of our regular BJJ fundamentals class.
  • Tuesday, July 4: NO CLASSES. Please join us at 10AM for the “Happy Birthday America” parade at Gypsy Hill Park. If you would like to march with us or ride on our float, please meet us at 9AM on Thornrose Avenue for the lineup; we are float number #85. Wear your BJJ uniforms or TDMA T-shirts.
  • Wednesday, July 5: Back to regular schedule.