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Mixed Martial Arts
The Mixed Martial Arts class at Dragonz Lair is focused on speed and conditioning, coordination and cardiovascular conditioning using plyometrics, medicine ball and sparring routines to improve a fighter’s performance and stamina. Participants of the class also have the option of “extra curricular” events…which means actually trying out a local, organized fight as part of the Fight Team.
If you have ever wanted to train for ultimate fighting or just want to pick up some new techniques to add to your skill-set, stop by now and train with the coaches at Dragonz Lair.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
For enthusiasts that want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for sport, fitness or self defense/cage fighting, we now have a GRACIE BARRA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in place at the Dragonz Lair!
It brings the best of the Gracie techniques and tradition, combined with great team and family values to Champaign!
Come in and try a free INTRODUCTORY CLASS TODAY!
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is known as ‘King of The Ring’ in kickboxing circles. These fighters feature a plethora of snapping and powerful striking combinations, such as punches, kicks, elbows, knees, standing, grappling as well as head butts to tear down and wear down their opposition, knocking them unconscious.
Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed, superb cardiovascular endurance, inner depth driving and unleashing the spirit in life-saving techniques; which can be learned if taught properly and respected by all whom remain involved. The training methods are safe thanks to sophisticated pad training gear to keep a warrior healthy between fights.
Muay Thai has proven effective outside of the ring as well, embraced enthusiastically by self-defense, sporting, military and law enforcement agencies.
Kenpo Jiu Jitsu
Kenpo is a Japanese art of self-defense that was brought from China to Japan about 700 years ago by the Yoshida clan. The word means literally, “Fist Law,” and one who practices Kenpo (literally a boxer of the Boxer Rebellion) is a Kenpi.
So what makes Kenpo so effective? First, Kenpo is not stylized, but incorporates the moves of kung fu, Jiu Jitsu and karate into a systematic system. Second, Kenpo has always recognized the difference between “avoidable fights” and being “attacked”, and has based its theories on the aphorisms of the great Chinese General Sun Tzu, that you win the fight when you do not have to fight, and most fights are avoidable.
While it is popular for movies and television to have long, drawn-out fights in which dozens of kicks and punches are delivered, those fights are as phony as the long drawn-out movie fights that preceded the martial arts. They are pure fantasy. The fact remains that most attacks begins with a grab, and Kenpo Jiu Jitsu, has a counter for every imaginable grab. These counters can range from simple escapes to joint locks and breaks, followed by restraints or disabling strikes. Likewise, since most other attacks are punches or strikes, Kenpo employs counters that utilize blocks, or strikes, joint and nerve strikes locks and breaks.