THE ACADEMY OF COMBATIVE WARRIOR ARTS

Class Information

Welcome to the academy's information page. Here you will find answers too many of the questions you may have about training with us. As always, feel free to contact us regarding any specific questions you may have and we would be happy to assist you.

How is A.C.W.A. Combatives different than KFM?
A.C.W.A. Combatives includes concepts and strategies that span the entire use of force continuum. We cover conflict de-escallation, subject control theory, standing and ground based survival, self protection as well as improvised/urban/classical weapons, psychological explorations of violence, the true understanding of ones self and much much more. Concepts are drawn from RBWI, JKD, KALI, BJJ, ROSS, SAMBO, KFM and others. Not an "art of arts" but a unification of concepts, dealing with core truths that transcend context.

KFM is for those who wish to explore solutions to extremely violent situations, including multiple attacker scenarios, where in order survive you must learn to cultivate your predator instinct. Click here for more information on KFM.

What's a typical student like, will I fit in?
Our art attracts many different types of people, and there is no typical type of student. You will find young and old, Teachers, Engineers, Accountants, EMT's, people from all professions and walks of life can benefit from the enlightenment this training has to offer. We only ask that our students come in and have fun while putting their best efforts into each training session. Each student comes to us looking for something different, we encourage them to share their interests so we may better help them on their journey.

Do you offer beginners classes?
We follow the methodology that everyone is part of the same class. With this mindset, it's possible for everyone to maximize their experiences with people of different skill levels and body types. This mixed group provides more realism to our training. Your partner learns from you just as you learn from them, so never be intimidated that the person you’re working with may have more experience than you. He or she is there to learn and gain valuable insight from you just as you are doing with them. We intentionally match beginners with more seasoned class members so they can easily come up to speed.

What ranking system do you use?
We have adopted a 9 level ranking system for the A.C.W.A. and the international KFM standard rank system for KFM. Unlike in traditional systems, belts are not warn here, but instead both sytems use silicon wrist bands to denote student achievement. The A.C.W.A ranking colors are listed below:

Green (9-7) - Blue (6-4) - Brown (3-1) - Black (1,2,3)

What equipment do I need?
Over time a student will want to have their own training gear, this will allow them to fully realize what our academy has to offer. You can purchase gear on your own or through us (typically we can provide you gear at a price discount due to our direct relationships with major distributors). To start with though, everyone should have a pair of good quality focus mitts.

Are injuries common?
No, injuries are not common. As with any physical activity, there is always the possibility of injury, but we take great care to minimize this through proper instruction. The normal bumps and bruises can be expected though just as with any activity where one makes contact with an opponent. We are all responsible for each others safety and it benefits us all to foster a healthy training environment.

Do you have tournaments?
No, we do not have tournaments, unlike some arts, we do not teach a sport. We do not subsribe to or follow specific rules of what can and cannot be done in a situation and at the core of our art is dynamic adaptation. Tournament rules would limit the practitioners scope of allowable techniques and training for only competition would ultimately hamper ones effectiveness in the real world. Of course we spar and work pad drills to hone our skills, but these are just tools on the journey not the destination.

Do you teach children's classes?
At this time we only offer adult classes, but this is subject to change. We presently accept students as young as 14 years old into the adult class (if they can demonstrate the appropriate amount of maturity to deal with these concepts).

When is class time?
A.C.W.A. Combatives training takes place Friday 7-9 PM, Sunday 4-6 PM, KFM Training takes place Thursdays 7-8 PM & 8-9 PM and Mondays 7-8 PM at Trophy Fitness. Private lessons are available upon request.

Do you have a Monthly Newsletter?
Yes - Enter your Email Address, click "SEND" and we'll add you to the list.

Ok how do I "SIGN UP" for training?
CLICK HERE to reserve your training spot or to schedule a free introductory class today!

A.C.W.A. | (469)-878-3677 | info@combativewarriorarts.com