ACADEMY PROGRAMS
MMA is a blend of combative Martial Arts disciplines, each specializing in a specific range of combat. Some of these arts include Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Boxing and other combat Martial Arts.
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu (Grappling) - Known as a dominant “Ground Fighting” art, Jiu-Jitsu an art that teaches take downs, throws and trips to get the enemy to the ground and then teaches positional control and submission holds such as arm locks, chokes, shoulder locks, knee bars, ankle locks, etc… Jiu-Jitsu is a key to every Mixed Martial Artist’s arsenal.
Ground & Pound (Grappling & Striking) - G&P is a hybrid style founded in MMA that links together Grappling techniques with Striking attacks such as punches, kicks, knees and elbows on the ground. G&P will for sure make your opponent wish they were still standing up.
Muay Thai Kick Boxing (Striking) - Known as a reality based “Stand up Striking” art, Muay Thai Kick Boxing teaches attacks such as punches, kicks, knees, elbows and defensive maneuvers such as evasive footwork and blocks/counters to striking attacks. Muay Thai Kick Boxing is a sure fire way to dominate the enemy while standing.
Boxing (Striking) - Known for its effective punching and body movement, Boxing is similar to Muay Thai Kick Boxing as it too is a stand up fighting art. Boxing primarily promotes proper hand striking and evasive movement. This is for sure a good way to pack a punch come time for the throw down.
Wrestling (Grappling) - Not to be confused with “WWE” entertainment Wrestling, combat Wrestling teaches a variety of ways to bring the fight to the ground using techniques such as clinching, double leg take downs and big slams. Wrestling is a good choice for a MMA fighter when properly linked to Jiu-Jitsu and the submission game.
Judo (Grappling) - Known for its big throws and illusive sweeps, Judo teaches the fundamentals of off balancing your opponent and taking them down to the ground where Jiu-Jitsu and Ground & Pound can finish the fight.
"The Elite Mixed Martial Arts System"
The Odyssey Mixed Martial Arts system is a MMA system based on the 5 ranges of combat (Kicking, Punching, Trapping, Grabbing & Ground Fighting). The O.M.M.A system is comprised of numerous martial arts styles that offer unique concepts and princilpes. O.M.M.A allows the student to effectivly defend in all ranges of combat equilly in return making the student a well rounded martial artist. The O.M.M.A system teaches concepts and principles all of the arts featured below and serves as the "Mixing Bowl" of all our classes.
Odyssey MMA Belt Ranking System
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu
Teaches the concepts of the "GUERRILLA" style of Jiu-Jitsu. Founded by world renowned Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Black Belt Dave Camarillo. This art teaches techniques such as throws, takedowns, trips, sweeps and more to take the attacker to the ground. Then it teaches position control and submission techniques such as arm locks, chokes, shoulder locks, knee locks, ankle locks and more to finish the attacker. Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu also has an extensive Street Self-Defense curriculum that also includes striking techniques.
Youth Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ranking System
Modern Army Combatives
Modern Army Combatives teaches students and soldiers the reality of fighting on the battlefield. Teaching weapon control, striking and grappling in a realistic form to best prepare soldiers for the modern battlefield. The program is open to all branches of the US Military.
MACP Ranking System
LEVEL 1 Basic Combatives
LEVEL 2 Tactical Combatives
LEVEL 3 Basic Combatives Instructor
LEVEL 4 Tactical Combatives Instructor
Specilized MACP Level 1 & 2 Instructor certification courses are available by appointment
AFTER SCHOOL
MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM
The Odyssey After School Martial Arts Program is the #1 After School Martial Arts Program in the area and has recieved National Honors. This program runs five days a week Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm. (This program also makes students eligible for night classes 6:00pm-9:00pm).
The focus of this program is to provide the students with a positive and constructive learning environment both mentally and physically. The students engage in two specilized Martial Arts programs during their class block.
Monday's & Wednesday's the students learn and belt rank in Odyssey Mixed Martial Arts (See program above for more details).
Tuesday's & Thursday's the students learn and belt rank in Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu (See program above for more details).
Friday's the students learn "Competition Training" which provides the students with a sportive training environment.
Aside from the Martial Arts instructed in this program, the students are taught all of the traditional character develoment lessons such as how to develop Respect, Discipline, Self-Control, Honor, Team Work etc...
This program also provides a well rounded Fitness program designed to help the students develop cardio, muscle tone, weight loss, flexiblity, plyability, agility etc...