Westside MMA

Our main focus is to use Panantukan (Filipino boxing) as an offensive defense, then go into offensive moves from Dutch Kickboxing and Muay Thai. For those who pursue it, concepts from MMA and Jiu-Jitsu will be taught for ground fighting. All is taught from the conceptual framework of The Warrior Path.

We have a competition path and a self-defense path.

For those seeking the full MMA path with amateur competition option:

In this class option, Westside MMA students would take The Warrior Path striking class in the mornings. They would then be able to take No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Classes at a partner Jiu-Jitsu gym. Through this combination, students would have the option to do amateur MMA fights.

What does a class look like?

Program Overview Videos:

Uniforms and Equipment

We have fundraised extensively for the majority of the equipment that we use in practices. We have practice gloves, thigh pads, belly pads, and Thai kick pads. We have a uniform that students can get once they reach certain levels of our training program. To see more on that, please check out this video:

If you work hard and earn the right to compete, we will fundraise to get you your own Westside MMA gloves.

What is being taught at Westside MMA in the striking program?

To purchase your Level 1 curriculum guide, please click here. The curriculum guide will give you access to all lesson plans, QR code scans to show you the moves in-depth, and special tips from me about the moves we are doing in class.

For those seeking the self-defense path:

Schedule:

Tuesday: 5pm Kali/Escrima | 6pm Muay Thai

Wednesday: 5-6:30pm - Panantukan

Thursday: 5pm Kali/Escrima | 6pm Muay Thai

$75 fee for monthly unlimited membership
NCWHS Boxing Class is $5 per class
Band of Brothers Martial Arts | 1712 E. Hamilton Rd. | Bloomington, IL 61704

In this class option, Normal West students would take The Warrior Path striking class on Wednesday night at 7pm. It’s free for those who have a Band of Brothers membership. It’s $5 for those who do not.

For more information on The Warrior Path striking program, please click here.

Band of Brothers information

Muay Thai classes are taught by Guro/Sifu Sam Spence of Band of Brothers Martial Arts. Guro Sam’s credentials are as follows:

The Minnesota Kali Group – MKG International

  • Certifying Instructor – Guro Rick Faye

  • Level 1 Instructor, 2018

  • Level 2 Instructor, 2021

  • Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts – I.A.M.A.

    • Certifying Instructor – Guro Dan Inosanto

    • Guro Level 1 – Majapahit Silat, 2017

    • Level 2 Associate Instructor – Jun Fan Gung Fu, 2020

    • Level 2 Associate Instructor – Filipino Martial Arts, 2020

  • Guro Roy Hagen, Halo Halo Silat

    • Apprentice Instructor, 2019

Filipino Boxing/Pantantukan classes are taught by Guro Scott Petri of Band of Brothers Martial Arts. Guro Scott’s credentials are as follows:

  • Instructor Kali Muay Thai Association under Ajarn/ Guro/ Sifu David Rogers 1996 to present in Muay Thai, Kali and Jun fan

  • Instructor Inosanto Academy Kali, Jun Fan, Maphilindo Silat 1998 to present

  • Thai Boxing Association Level 2 student under Ajarn Chai 1996 to present

  • Dog Brothers group leader under Guro Marc Denny 2006 to present

  • Level 1 Instructor Minnesota Kali Group under Guro Rick Faye 2012 to present