Please note that Total Defense will be closed next Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Stay safe!
Announcements
Road Rally on Saturday; Class Schedule
The West End Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the Staunton West End Business Association, is this Saturday, August 21, from 11am – 2pm. Total Defense Martial Arts is one of your stops for family friendly activities. Pick up a “passport” at the Gypsy Hill Park bandstand at 11am, and visit all the area businesses to be eligible for goodies and giveaways, culminating with a 2pm prize drawing at the bandstand. More information.
To accommodate the Road Rally, please note the following schedule adjustments for Saturday, August 21, only:
- 830-915am: Yoga
- 930-11am: Adult no-gi BJJ
- 11am-2pm: Road Rally
See you Saturday!
July 4th Weekend Schedule
Please make a note for your calendar:
Friday, June 2
Normal class schedule
Saturday, June 3
NO Yoga class
YES BJJ class (10am)
Monday, July 5
Normal class schedule
BJJ Fundamentals Class Starts Mondays at 730PM; BJJ Advanced Class Tuesdays at 630PM
Total Defense Martial Arts is proud to announce the addition of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals class to its schedule. Taught by purple belts Scott Allyn and Matt Warner, this class supplements our usual curriculum with instruction geared specifically to beginners. Each Monday at 730PM, Scott and Matt will teach you the techniques needed to progress from white belt to blue belt.
What a great way to celebrate your life returning to normal! Just show up 15 minutes prior to class to sign a waiver and be outfitted for a loaner gi if you don’t already have one. Your first week of classes, which includes this one plus our regular BJJ classes on Thursday and Saturday, are completely free.
Our Tuesday BJJ classes for adults are shifting to a more advanced curriculum. Taught by brown belt and TDMA owner Brian Rose, this class will focus on higher-level techniques. While beginners aren’t specifically excluded from these classes, just know that if you show up here, you might be in over your head!
Any questions, please contact Brian Rose at (540) 968-0045.
Closed Memorial Day; FMA In House this Wednesday
Total Defense Martial Arts will be CLOSED on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
Also, this Wednesday’s (5/26) Filipino Martial Arts class will be at the school rather than at Gypsy Hill Park.
Kids BJJ Split into Two Classes
Starting today we will be adding another Kids class to the Tues / Thursday class schedule! We now have openings in the age 6-9 (5:00-5:40 PM) and age 10-15 (5:45-6:30) classes. Come check us out for a free week of classes!
For more information or to schedule your visit, contact Brian Rose at (540) 968-0045.
Yoga Class Begins Saturdays @ 8:30 am
Starts this Saturday! February 13th
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga with Uma White
Saturdays at 8:30 am
at Total Defense Martial Arts in Staunton, VA
Contact Uma to sign up
This Gentle Vinyasa Yoga class is perfect for beginners to learn yoga and a chance for experienced practitioners to dive deeper into their practice. Participants will be led through a 45-minute sequence of asanas.
The many benefits of yoga include building strength and flexibility, lowering blood pressure and heart rate, better quality rest and sleep, stress management, increased mental and physical energy, and an increased sense of overall well-being.
Participants must bring their own mat. Registration is required since class space is limited. Member price per class is $10, Non-member $12.
Schedule Changes effective 1/4/21
Please make a note of our new class schedule beginning Monday, January 4, 2021:
Monday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia, Art Lenaghan | Boxing | 6:30–7:15 |
Tuesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rose, Cody Carter | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – gi (kids) | 5:00–5:45 |
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – gi (adult) | 6:30–7:15 |
Wednesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Kami Barbour, Orion Harden | Boxing | 6:30–7:15 |
Thursday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rose, Cody Carter | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – gi (kids) | 5:00–5:45 |
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – gi (adult) | 6:30–7:15 |
Friday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia, Art Lenaghan | Boxing | 6:30–7:15 |
Saturday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – no gi (adult) | 10:00–11:30 |
Reminders for this week:
- We are closed today (December 31) and tomorrow (January 1).
- Saturday, January 2, will be our last 11:30-12:15 boxing class.
Snow Cancellation tonight
Out of an abundance of caution during the snow, we’re canceling boxing class tonight. Stay safe!
Holiday Schedule
Total Defense Martial Arts will be CLOSED on the following dates in observance of the holidays:
- Thursday, December 24
- Friday, December 25
- Saturday, December 26
- Thursday, December 31
- Friday, January 1
Stay tuned for adjustments to our regular schedule starting January 4th!