Total Defense Martial Arts will be CLOSED from Thursday, Nov. 26 – Saturday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Announcements
Closed Labor Day
Total Defense will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Have a nice break!
Closed July 4th
Total Defense will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe one!
Phase 3 Fitness Program Begins July 6
Accepting New Students
Hello all,
We are happy to inform everyone that Virginia is going to Phase 3 on July 3, 2020. Here are some important updates for Total Defense Martial Arts beginning Monday, July 6:
- Class numbers will increase to 12 students and 1 instructor each.
- We will open BJJ KIDS classes! For now, they are going to be split into 2 groups and will only be 1 day a week. Please see below for times and special rules.
- The fitness class schedule is changing slightly. Please see below.
- We are still not sparring (sorry, we are following the rules), but all classes are following drills that pertain to the subject. A roadblock is nothing but an opportunity to break new ground in our techniques. For example, in Matt Warner’s BJJ fitness class, they’ve been perfecting some top-maintenance skills that we don’t normally do.
- We will be accepting new students starting July 6. New students may still get a free first week.
TDMA hopes everyone will keep investing in our school. Many schools have shut down during the last 3 months. Thankfully, we have made it through, and now we must keep moving forward. All have enjoyed taking these classes and just getting together with the crew. TDMA is taking all the precautions we can take to keep us all safe by following Virginia’s rules as much as possible and still getting a great workout.
New Schedule beginning July 6, 2020:
Monday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia | Boxing – A | 6:30–7:15 |
Tuesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – A (kids) | 5:00–5:45 |
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – A (adult) | 6:30–7:15 |
Wednesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kami Barbour | Boxing – B | 6:00–6:45 |
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – B (adult) | 7:30–8:15 |
Thursday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – B (kids) | 5:00–5:45 |
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – A (adult) | 6:30–7:15 |
Friday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia | Boxing – A | 6:30–7:15 |
Saturday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – B (adult) | 10:00–10:45 |
| Kami Barbour | Boxing – B | 11:30–12:15 |
Special Rules for Kids BJJ:
- Kids may sign up for one (1) BJJ class, either track “A” on Tuesday or track “B” on Thursday.
- Kids must come to class fully dressed in their gis.
- Parents may stay inside but will have to follow social distancing.
- Instructors will wear masks. For kids, masks are optional but strongly encouraged.
CLASS REGISTRATION:
Please contact Brian Rose for a class registration link.
TDMA Offers Fitness Classes During Virginia Phase 2
Total Defense Martial Arts is pleased to offer daily fitness programs in accordance with Virginia’s Phase 2 requirements, beginning Monday, June 7, 2020. These programs will be held at the TDMA gym and continue until we are permitted to reopen ordinary classes.
At this time, only existing TDMA members are allowed to register. Please contact Brian Rose to request a registration link.
Class Schedule
Monday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia | Boxing | 6:30–7:15 |
Tuesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 6:00–6:45 |
| Jerry Armentrout & Scott Barker | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 7:30–8:15 |
Wednesday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kami Barbour | Boxing | 6:00–6:45 |
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 7:30–8:15 |
Thursday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rose | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 6:00–6:45 |
| Jerry Armentrout & Scott Barker | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 7:30–8:15 |
Friday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Haynes | Filipino Martial Arts | 5:00–5:45 |
| Anthony Castelonia | Boxing | 6:30–7:15 |
Saturday
| Instructor | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Warner | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 10:00–10:45 |
| Kami Barbour | Boxing | 11:30–12:15 |
Filipino Martial Arts Classes Resume at Gypsy Hill Park
Total Defense Martial Arts FMA students are now training live again
Woo Hoo!
Thank You from Brian Rose, Owner
Brian Rose Interviewed by the News Leader
The Staunton News Leader interviewed Total Defense Martial Arts owner Brian Rose as part of its two-part series on the impact of COVID-19 on local gyms.
Here’s where you can read them:
“What will gyms look like when they reopen? We talked with area gym owners to get an idea”
Are We There Yet? When Will We Reopen?
The truth is we don’t exactly know when we’ll reopen. The City of Staunton’s official statement yesterday says this:
The city remains subject to a temporary stay at home order issued by Governor Ralph Northam on March 30, 2020 that will remain in force until June 10, 2020, unless extended or rescinded by further executive order. This stay at home order, together with other executive orders issued by the governor, will continue to guide the city in its decisions concerning operating protocols until further direction is received from the federal and state governments.
In other words, the city doesn’t know either!
While we wait, Total Defense continues to put out short instructional videos on boxing, FMA, and BJJ on its Facebook group. If you’re interested in training with us, please send us a request there to join up.
As soon as we receive guidance about when we can safely reopen on a limited or full basis, we will post here to let you know. Stay safe, and keep training!
Study at Home with TDMA Videos
We are delighted to announce that we have put together a system to continue providing daily video lessons to our students via the TDMA Private Facebook Page. If you are not a member of our Private Facebook Page, please let us know, and we will be happy to add you so you won’t miss any of the lessons. Click here to join.
Here is the weekly lesson schedule:
Monday – BJJ
Tuesday – FMA
Wednesday – Boxing
Thursday – BJJ
Friday – FMA
Even if you do not train in all of the programs, feel free to take advantage of all the lessons taught! A little cross training never hurt anyone! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please let us know! Thanks for hanging in with us during these unprecedented times. We are family, and even though we are apart, we are still together. Continue training, and stay safe everyone!