THE DEFENSE INSTITUTE'S
MMA/NHB
For the athlete in all of us!
The MMA/NHB program at the Defense Institute is for everyone. Our champion instructors will get you into the best shape of your life while teaching you the skills of a professional fighter. The class curriculum is designed to allow men and women with all levels of experience to participate in the program. This program accommodates beginners, amateurs, and professionals. In fact, many students from the V Body Fitness Kickboxing class crossover into this program when they want to hone their punching and kicking skills.
You can earn a black belt in Kickboxing!
We are the first school in the state of Colorado to implement and use a belt ranking system in a kickboxing program. We have a structured curriculum that helps each student achieve his or her goals, whatever they may be. As a student of the Sport Kickboxing program you will be taught the proper execution of punches and kicks, knees and elbows, movement, and sparring (optional). The kickboxing classes are very dynamic and are continually improving and evolving to keep the students on the top of their game. New drills, combinations, and strategies are always being developed to bring out the best in each student and take them further than they ever thought they might go.
Strive to be your best! Safely!
Safety is a primary focus at the Defense Institute, and safety comes with the use of proper equipment. We pride ourselves on the fact that we use the absolute best equipment in the world, such as Ringside, Fairtex, and Title. Qualified instructors are the other part of safety. Our instructors design the classes to ensure that each student's safety is at the highest level and that nobody gets hurt. Because of these two areas, The Defense Institute's Sport Kickboxing program is one of the safest in the nation.
Training
as real as it gets!
The Defense Institute's kickboxing program teaches students using a real world perspective. We do this by conducting our training in a championship high-quality boxing ring. There is just no substitute for this type of atmosphere. Think about it, you wouldn't hold football practice on a baseball diamond. The ring is where you will fight, so the ring is where you should train. The Defense Institute is the only school in Colorado Springs that has made this type of investment in our students.
The Defense Institute is the choice of champions!
Over the years, the Defense Institute has had a number of champions and top trainers walk through our doors:
- 5 time World Middleweight Kickboxing Champion
Johnny "MO" Moncayo
- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Randy "The Natural" Couture
- Top Professional Kickboxer
Donald "The Cowboy" Cerrone
- WBC World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Oleg "The Big O" Maskaev
- WBO World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Serguei Lyakhovich
- World Welterweight Boxing Champion
Cory Spinks
- Middleweight Boxing Champion
Robert Allen
- Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Andrew Maynard
- World Renowned boxing trainer and commentator
Emanuel Steward
- World Class Boxing Trainer
Dickie Wood
- "The Godfather of Colorado Boxing" "Sy" Symington
If you are interested in competing, please visit the Viper Pit fight team page!
This is the program you want to join!
If your aspirations are for getting in shape while learning some valuable skills, or if you have set your goals toward competition, then this is the program you are looking for. The instruction in the sport kickboxing class is second to none, and our fighters are winners because of it. We invite you to set up an appointment for a free introductory private lesson, so you can witness first hand how powerful our kickboxing training can be for you.
