The Academy Classes
The Academy offers world class self protection training. Instruction is covered in 3 month modules with the black belt program running for 3 years. Each term covers topics such as power strikes, awareness & boundary setting skills, combat ground fighting, positional flow and stick and knife fighting, in addition to core martial art training. As you progress through the program you will gain many benefits such as increased confidence, self respect and improved physical fitness.
This is an investment in you. We look forward to training with you. The Academy motto is 'I am worth protecting'. You are valuable and worth protecting.
You can do this. Join us today.
'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' - Lao Tzu.
The Academy is the Place to Be. Martial Warriors are Developed Here.
Civilian Self Protection Martial Arts Program: This is a world class civilian self protection program based on ancient training as well as modern research. This cutting edge martial art education integrates the best ideas and techniques from many systems. This program was created in America to meet the day to day needs of the civilians. You can select three hour workshops or attend weekly classes.
In addition to being fun, the programs offered at The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness in Midland, MI will increase your skills and improve your physical fitness. We offer two types of weekly classes:
Combative Martial Arts: Craig Sira instructs Combative Martial Arts (CMA) system on Tuesday and Thursday evening and Saturday morning. Most of the class time will be spent with a partner. It is not only fun but applying the training to many different partner is the best way to develop and test your skills. Here is more information on CMA - Home | Combative Martial Ar (cjsira.wixsite.com)
Chinese Kung Fu: Ricke Rittmair instructs Chinese Kung Fu such as Wing Chun on Wednesday nights. Ricke has over 40 years of experience in the martial arts.
Urban Kung Fu: Rob Harper has trained for years in the martial arts and has studied many different systems including CMA and Kyusho Jitsu.
Church Security: You Should Not Be Afraid to Go to Church
I am offering a free unarmed combat training course to any church security team. Many churches will like to make there church safer from a violent attacker but do not know what to do. I can help. You will learn effective unarmed skills and the course will end with your team listing action items.
I will only charge for travel expenses ($0.70 per mile paid in advance and meals) for myself and any team members that assist for classes outside of Midland. This will be a 3 to 4 hour long class. It will be hands on with most of the time working with a partner. You will be able to practice the material after class with your team. This class can be held at The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness in Midland Michigan or at your location. There needs to be at least 10 attending for outside Midland.
Here is the rough agenda:
Opening circle with prayer and introductions
How to strike effectively
How to crash
How to standing grapple
How will you use what was taught – students lead
Closing circle with prayer and thoughts including recommended next actions
This free offer only applies to members of a church security team.
Psalm 144:1: “1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;”
Module Program
No experience is needed to participate in this program.
We strive to make the martial arts affordable:
· The basic plan is to enroll for a 3 month module for only $250 (due first week) plus $50 sign up fee if new student.
· Annual memberships cost only $750 per year ($250 savings which is a free module) plus $50 sign up fee if new student.
As long as you are continuously enrolled the price will not increase. The cost for program rank promotions is included in the module fee.
· If you choose not to enroll in the module, single classes cost $20 each payable when you attend.
For new students, a signup fee of $50 includes the gi, belt, patch, and pair of Filipino sticks.
There are some supplies that each student is required to have:
§ Class uniform (gi) with The Academy class patch.
§ A pair of Filipino sticks at every class.
§ A pair of clean socks or a pair of school shoes (mat approved) that are only worn in The Academy.
This is an investment in you. We look forward to training with you.
The Academy motto is 'I am worth protecting'. You are valuable and worth protecting. The Academy offers world class self protection training. In addition to effective martial art training, this program will develop character skills including leadership, confidence and respect along with physical fitness. This program is offered on:
Youth Adults
Tuesday 4:00 - 4:50 Senior over 50
Tuesday 6:00-6:50 7:00 - 7:50 CMA
Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 on hold
Thursday 4:00 -4:50 Senior over 50
Thursday 6:00-6:50 7:00 - 7:50 CMA
Friday Noon-2:30 Wing Chun
Saturday 10:00-10:50 11:00 - 11:50 CMA
A complete martial art education is offered. The participants will graduate the program with skills which they have tested under adrenaline scenarios. The training objective is to protect yourself from any realistic attack that is tested via adrenaline scenarios. You will start with good awareness and boundary setting training. You will learn unarmed and armed (stick, knife and fire arm) combat techniques and apply them to different attacks such as standing, ground, weapons and multiple attackers. In addition, students will develop valuable character traits and leadership skills.
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or call 989-631-5960 or e-mail theacademymartialartsfitness@gmail.com to schedule a free New Student Orientation.
Here is the link to our century martial arts order form: The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness - (mystudio.academy)
We are here to help you achieve success in the martial arts.
The Academy is the Place to Be.
Martial Warriors are Developed Here.
At The Academy we take pride in getting you to do things. If you are interested in world class training then The Academy is the place to be.
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PRINCIPLES OF OUR SCHOOL
MEET OUR STAFF AND INSTRUCTORS
Craig become a certified instructor in the martial arts in 1986 and have been instructing no stop. He has reached instructor level in 5 martial arts (Karate, Modern Arnis, Kyusho Jitsu, FAST Defense and Combative Martial Arts).
Craig Sira
Owner and Instructor
Craig and Laura bought The Academy in 2011. Laura is the main greater and manages the business aspects of The Academy. She holds a karate black belt and instructor.
Owner
Laura Sira
Ricke Rittmair instructs Chinese Kung Fu such as Wing Chun on Wednesday nights. Ricke has over 40 years of experience in the martial arts.
Ricke Rittmair
Instructor
Meet Some Instructors
Rob has spent a lifetime training in different martial arts. He instructs a unique blend that works for the street and in sparring.
Rob Harper
Instructor
Jacob Sira has been training in martial arts his whole life and knows how to increase the students skill level who train under him.
Instructor
Jacob Sira
Ben Stacy often helps instruct the children's class along with many of the adults.
Ben Stacy
Instructor
CONTACT US
989-631-5960 | theacademymartialartsfitness@gmail.com
700 S. Poseyville Road, Midland, MI 48640