Due to a water main break near the gym, tonight’s classes are CANCELLED. Hopefully we’ll get water back soon.
Announcements
Closed Labor Day
Total Defense will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe holiday!
Stripe Promotions
Congratulations to our students on their promotions.
Congratulations to our students on their promotions:
- Chris Messina (Principle MMA): Purple Belt 3rd stripe
- Jerry Armentrout: Purple Belt 2nd strip
Keep up the great work!

Happy July 4th
Thanks to everyone who turned out to represent TDMA in today’s 4th of July parade.
Thanks to everyone who turned out to represent TDMA in today’s 4th of July parade. All of you are what makes us a great place to learn martial arts.
Closed Memorial Day
TDMA will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume as normal on May 26.
Play With Us at Kids Matter Day
We’ll give your kids an impromptu self-defense lesson, let them try on boxing gloves, and walk away with from freebies.
Total Defense will be at Kids Matter Day this Saturday, May 9, from 10am-1pm at the Gypsy Hill Park Gym.
Come play with us! We’ll give your kids an impromptu self-defense lesson, let them try on boxing gloves, and walk away with some freebies.
Closed 1/26-1/29/26 *UPDATED (yet again)*
TDMA remains closed account of the snow and ice storm. Although the precipitation has stopped, our parking lot is not yet clear. We’ll keep updating this messsage on the website as the situation develops.
Stay safe, and stay warm!
Holiday Schedule
Bonus silly video.
Happy holidays! We’ll be closed 12/24-25 and 12/31-1/1. Stay safe!
Now here’s a silly video:
Snow Days *UPDATED*
TDMA will be closed for all classes 12/8-9 due to weather! Thursday, 12/11, will be open to all belts.
See you on the mats soon!
Closed Labor Day
TDMA will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, with normal classes resuming Sept. 2.
Thank you, and see you on the mats!



