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TacomaFightAlliance.com is the "launch pad" and "landing pad" of the one and only Tacoma Mixed Martial arts or T-Town MMA: Team Beatdown......
Training in combat martial arts for competition, self-defense, fitness & fun! The first class is always free so, come on in and check out our program!
We train at Gig Harbor Karate Academy
6820 Kimball Drive, Suite D
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
Monday:6-9pm
Wednesday:8-9pm
Thursday:8-9pm
You can always reach us at
(253)851-5425
A boxing workout is the best of all world's ...unlike running and biking, which do little for the muscles above the waist, boxing works both the upper and lower body. and because it uses many muscle groups, it is less likely to cause overuse injuries.-----
_Dr. Joseph Estwanik
Sports Medicine Specialist-----------------------
Randy Couture talks about the overall benefits of taking an MMA class!!!!
Boxing helps you overcome fear. It doesn't mean that boxing will take away fear completely, but will teach you to live and function well within that fear.-----
_Cus D'Amato
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A blury, but nice, picture of Dylan, Jimmy, Professor Micah Reyes and Alex after a great cross training session with our friends at Gracie Barra Ballard!
Heroes
Anyone who is helping to build a good name for the combat arts. Anyone in the Tacoma, WA area who has or currently promotes MMA, kickboxing, submission wrestling or jiu jitsu! Without these people we would have no sparring partners or fights
And Green Lantern
About me: David Bird
Guro David Bird began his martial arts studies in 1966 at a Judo school in Key West, Florida. Mr. Bird moved to Dallas, Texas in 1969 and began his study of Tae Kwon Do. Mr. Bird, after relocating to Seattle, Washington, received his black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1977. In 1979 Mr. Bird moved to Tacoma, Washington where he met Master Brocka and began his Arnis training. Guro Bird trained intensively with Master Brocka until 1984. Guro Bird has also trained with the Presas brothers, and the Filipino National Arnis Team. Through much of the 1990's Guro Bird trained with and sponsored seminars with Sifu Richard Bustillo. Sifu Bustillo is a former student of Bruce Lee and a training partner of Dan Inosanto.
For more information on Remy Presas, please visit www.modernarnis.com. For more information on Sifu Richard Bustillo, please visit www.imbacademy.com.
Guro Bird's certifications are:
1977 black belt Tae Kwon Do,
1983 1st Antas Red Philippine Combat Arnis,
1983 1st Dan Shotokan Karate,
1989 5th Dan Shotokan Karate.
Guro Bird competed heavily in tournaments from 1983 to 1990, taking titles in weapons, kumite, and forms. He also was featured in numerous martial arts magazines from 1984 to 1990.
From 1995 to 2000 Mr. Bird owned and operated the Tae-Sho Kickboxing-Arnis-Submission gym in Tacoma. Mr. Bird not only taught Arnis, but incorporated into his unique style Boxing, Kickboxing and Grappling skills. During this time, he was not only a teacher, but a coach to many amateur and professional fighters.------------------------------
Jimmy is now teaching in Tacoma at FightAlliance, for more info on T-Town MMA & Tacoma Jiu Jitsu go to TacomaFightAlliance.com , Dylan Mense is now the bjj teacher at Gig Harbor Kickboxing & BJJ (read below for info on Dylan), Jimmy is taking a full time job in Tacoma and if there are any Questions feel free to ask Gig Harbor MMA @ HarborKarate.com or T-town MMA @ TacomaFightAlliance.com
Jimmy Thompson - Mixed Martial Arts Trainer - I started training martial arts at the age of 6 in Tacoma. I hold a black belt in American Freestyle Karate. I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1997, when I went to college at The University of Washington, and have continued to train in many different grappling forms ever since. I fought my first Mixed Martial Arts fight in 1999 and have studied under some of the top names in MMA throughout the years. I also fought my first Kickboxing match in 1999 and have continued to train throughout the years in boxing and kickboxing. I have a particular passion for Mixed Martial Arts since I see it as the ultimate form of competition! That’s why I still actively compete! Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in America and constantly evolving. As a trainer I feel it is my obligation to continue to learn so, I still travel and train in different parts of the country to train with some of the best trainers/fighters in the country. I also believe that it is my duty to understand a fighters strengths and weaknesses so we can build off of those strengths and develop those weaknesses. I started training fighters about two and half years ago and have had a very good success rate. So far I have trained local MMA champions and others to undefeated records. once a student has tapped my 23+ years of experience, I will be the first to find trainers and partners better equipped to further develop you as a fighter! I have seen far too many fighters talents dwarfed by trainers who claim that they know “nearly everything”, it’s just something that I simply do not believe in. I believe class should be hard, fun training! I don’t see any reason to train somewhere that you leave saying “Man, this is no fun at all!”. So, leave your ego at the door and come on in and have some fun!
Dylan Mense - BJJ/Submission Wrestling Assistant Trainer
Dylan Mense has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission grappling for almost 3 years. Training in Gig Harbor for most of the year and in Hawaii during the summer, for nearly 3 years, Dylan was promoted by Professor Micah Reyes (of Gracie Barra Ballard) to the level of Blue Belt. Training under MMA trainer and Jiu Jitsu teacher Jimmy Thompson for about 3 years, Dylan is fluent at the basics of the art of jiu jitsu. as one of the youngest Blue Belts in the northwest, Dylan is well ahead of the curve! Dylan is also a Brown Belt in the Phillipino martial art of Combat Arnis, under Guru Dave Bird. Dylan has also been training in Kickboxing since he started Comabat Arnis. Dylan will be teaching the grappling arts, at Gig Harbor Kickboxing, as a certified assistant instructor from T-Town MMA.
Who I'd like to meet:
We are interested in meeting anyone who want's to train in combat sports with an interest in personal development! We also would like to establish good relations with other martial artists throughout the country! The martial arts scene is a very large and varying landscape, we would like to network with anyone who has similar interests with an open minded approach! We hope to develop a tacoma area mma (mixed martial arts) and kickboxing network. Whether you train in kickboxing, jiu jitsu, MMA, etc. Thank you for visiting our profile and we hope to meet you soon!
here's some more information on our Combat Arnis program!
Combat Arnis with Kickboxing and Floorwork
According to the founder of Combat Arnis, J. Cui Brocka, martial arts must work in all ranges of combat. In order to complete his art, Brocka identified three ranges of fighting (listed below) and trained specific sets of techniques for each range. The combination of three ranges equals a very well-rounded martial arts system.
Largo Mano or long range: Strike the opponents hand with the stick instead of blocking. This range is too far for kicks and punches so students train to work angles and keep a consistent distance from their opponent.
Sumbrada or middle range: Stick is used for disarms and locking techniques. In this range you can punch (jab, cross) and kick (roundhouse, push kicks). Here students learn to close the gap and quickly immobilize the opponent with stick or empty hand counters.
Corte or close range: Use the butt end or "Punyo" of the stick, knife, knees, elbows, leg kicks, sweeps and takedowns. Close range also involves floor techniques like mounts, arm bars, chokes and more . . .
Most people find one of these ranges fits their body better than the others, but students must be familiar with them all. In my class at Gig Harbor Karate Academy you will be learning Arnis, but you will also get the best techniques from Thai Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and American Boxing as well. In my experience I have found that this particular combination of techniques is very effective for self-defense scenarios as well as martial arts competitions and tournaments.
- Guro David Bird
Interested in FREE Combat Arnis / Kickboxing classes or private instruction - please call 253-884-7914 or e-mail the Arnis Instructor @ dbird@harborkarate.com
Combat Arnis/Kickboxing Class Schedule
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Combat Arnis / 8:00 - 9:00 Kickboxing
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm / 8:00 - 9:00 Kickboxing
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm / 8:00 - 9:00 Kickboxing
Dave Bird & Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
Dave, Dennis Hallman & Gary Marshall
Dave Bird & Cui Brocka-------------
Dave Bird & Remy Presas-----
David Bird & Richard Bustillo-----
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Hey guys thanks for the add. Back in the mid 1990's I got to see Guro Bird do a stick fighting demo at one of the fights my Instructor was fighting at. Thanks again See Ya SHANE
Just thought i'd pass by and give you an update on KAcards - we have had a Pre-Release, Limited Edition Starter Set produced.
There's only 1,000 Limited Edition sets and they'll all be numbered and signed.
Following the amount of interest we had, we've added some on-line shopping to give people a chance to own one before any hit the shelves.... i'm just going round and letting everyone know.
If you fancy one, drop in on the website for more info!
