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Reality Based

June 19, 2017

Woman hitting an attacker in the face

Reality Based Martial Arts Training – Krav Maga-Mixed Martial Arts-CST

The Mixed Martial Arts, Combat Systems Training and Reality Based Training we utilize is simplistic in nature and is for everyone in the community. It offers a wide variety of benefits for both street defense reality based training, competitors, non-competitors, and those simply looking for a great workout. Stay Fit! Stand Strong! and Conquer Confidence! While learning to seriously defend yourself while having fun in our Reality Based Combat Systems Training and MMA program.

Combat Systems Training (CST) believes in training students efficiently so that they may fight proficiently at all ranges: punching, striking, kicking Trapping, Grappling. The goal of each student is to become knowledgeable and proficient enough to level up their training. Mixed Martial Arts practitioners learn a wide array of techniques and obtained skills at all levels.

Striking is top in all Mixed Martial Arts fights and reality based training. Striking is what saves a life, the seriousness or reality of the strike may even change your life. A Mixed Martial Arts audience wants to see striking as this is what ends most fights whether on their feet or on the ground, especially now that the majority of Mixed Martial Arts fighters are very well versed at holds, takedowns, and submissions.
Grappling as popular as it is in the Mixed Martial Arts, is also vital in a real live street defense situation. Combat Systems Training is a “reality in real life situations and conditions” that makes these classes so interesting. Whether training to be in the ring or on the street, Combat Systems Training Reality Based Training is a great way to train in a safe environment.

We have many students, each student as a uniqueness about them that defines who they are as a person and in training. The definition, body type and physical abilities plays a role in so many different styles and fighting preferences among Mixed Martial Arts and Reality Based Training. The Combat Systems Training atmosphere is set by a structured class planner and defined goals for the individuals and their needs. Training simulations and stress testing is a part of the Combat Systems Training fundamentals to training within these classes. Similar to a jet fighter simulator, although simulation is being used it is a form of reality based training and preparing the mental and physical abilities to manage and respond when needed. Stop by and see one of our classes.
The Mixed Martial Arts, Combat Systems Training and Reality Based Training we utilize is simplistic in nature and is for everyone in the community. It offers a wide variety of benefits for both street defense reality based training, competitors, non-competitors, and those simply looking for a great workout. Stay Fit! Stand Strong! and Conquer Confidence! While learning to seriously defend yourself while having fun in our Reality Based Combat Systems Training and MMA program.

Changing Lives Martial Arts offers a wide selection of programs from youth to adults, ranging from traditional to reality based programs. If you are looking at joining, trying a class at no charge, or simply looking to learn more please feel free to call us at 757-471-9002. Thank you for visiting our website and we look forward to seeing you in class.

Reality Based Training – Krav Maga-CST-MMA

krav maga elbow to the faceWhat is Reality Based Martial Arts? There is a new breed of martial arts for those looking for a non-traditional based style that is more informal. Termed as ‘reality based’, the style differs in many ways from the traditional or sport based styles of Martial Arts.

Reality Based Martial Arts Systems are changing at a phenomenal rate with modern techniques that are basic and simplistic in nature. The techniques involve movements such as strikes, punches, kicks, and elbows to name a few, that are completely stripped down to bare essential movements. The techniques that remain the same as the traditional or sport martial art styles are brutally effective as the nature of the movement is easy in its method and can be learned by any beginner. Changing Lives Martial Arts offers several reality based martial arts programs in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Krav Maga, Combat Systems Training (CST) and MMA style training are all of the reality based programs and courses offered at our academies.

Combat Systems Training, CST believes in training students efficiently so that they may fight proficiently at all ranges: punching, striking, kicking, trapping, grappling. The goal of each student is to become knowledgeable and proficient enough to level up their training. MMA or CST practitioners learn a wide array of techniques and obtained skills at all levels.

Striking is top in all MMA fights and reality based training. Striking is what saves a life, the seriousness or reality of the strike may even change your life. An MMA audience wants to see striking as this is what ends most fights whether on their feet or on the ground, especially now that the majority of MMA guys are very well versed at holds, takedowns, and submissions. Although these courses are considerably different many of the same methods and training components have a similarity.

Grappling as popular as it is in the MMA, is also vital in a real live street defense situation. CST Training is a “reality in real life situations and conditions” that makes these classes so interesting and diverse in the modern training methods. Whether, training to be in the ring or on the street, MMA or CST Reality Based Training is a great way to train in a safe environment while learning key elements such as “Threat Zones”, “Conflict Training”, “Ground Survival” and other potential life saving survival strategies.

We have many students, each student has a uniqueness about them that defines who they are as a person and in training. The definition, body type and physical abilities plays a role in so many different styles and fighting preferences among MMA and Reality Based Training. The CST training atmosphere is set by a structured class planner and defined goals for the individuals and their needs. Training simulations and stress testing is a part of the CST fundamentals to training within these classes for conflict resolution. Similar to a jet fighter simulator our program, although simulation is being used, it is a form of reality based training and preparing the mental and physical abilities to manage and respond when needed in adverse situations. Stop by and try one of our classes and experience the difference with one of our Reality Based programs. Most of all learn the tactical methods so that you are not a target on the street, in your car or at home with simplistic and real life self defense moves.

The MMA or CST Reality Based Training we utilize is simplistic in nature and is for everyone in the community. It offers a wide variety of benefits for both street defense reality based training, competitors, non-competitors, and those simply looking for a great workout. Stay Fit! Stand Strong! and Conquer Confidence! All this while learning to seriously defend yourself and having fun in our Reality Based CST Training or MMA program.

Changing Lives Martial Arts offers a wide selection of programs from youth to adults, ranging from traditional Martial Arts, Sport Based, and Reality Based Programs. If you are looking at joining, trying a class at no charge, or simply looking to learn more, please feel free to call us at 757-471-9002. Thank you for visiting our website and remember, “Don’t Be A Target!”
Stay Safe,

T.L. Thomas
Master Instructor & Practitioner