Classes Offered
Muay Thai Kickboxing: Muay Thai kickboxing is the devastating art of Thailand that is sweeping the nation. It’s powerful kicks, elbows, and knees is what makes this art the "King of the Ring". Not only will you get in the best shape of your life with a total body workout but you will have peace of mind knowing that you can defend yourself if you had too. This class offers the best in Boxing, along with Muay Thai kickboxing. Once you test into Student Level 3 you will be eligible to join the Advanced class.
Savate: The noble art of France meaning "Old Shoe". Savate is a form of hand and foot combat perfected in France over the last two centuries. This class will offer an awesome array of kicking and punching skills with a great aerobic workout along with improved flexibility.
Kali-Escrima-Arnis: Learn the ancient arts of the Philippines. This class teaches the stick and knife fighting skills you need for any street fight. Systems taught are: Inosanto Kali (a blend of 26 different Kali systems), Lameco Escrima, and Modern Arnis.
Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do: Learn Bruce Lee's personal style of Gung Fu along with his Jeet Kune Do concepts that all JKD practitioner's live by. In this class you will learn how to apply all the different styles taught here at the Academy in addition to learning Wing Chung, Mixed Silat, and JKD Grappling. This is the final step to making you a complete fighter, capable of flowing from one range to another.

Shoot Wrestling: This class is a must for street fighting survival. You will learn all the submission and fighting skills of the top no holds barred (NHB) fighters. Shoot wrestling is a submission based style that incorporates a unique blend of Russian Sambo, Judo, Jujitsu, Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling, and Thai kickboxing to form an awesome self-defense or ring fighting system. Come join our fight team and be a winner.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Machado's and the Gracie's have proven that their form of Jiu-Jitsu is the best. In this class, you will learn straight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as taught to me by the Machado's brothers. Learn positions, submissions, and escapes that will make your grappling art complete. A very good form of self-defense for women.
  Globo-Flo Beginning Yoga: a Globo-Flo workshop is not your typical static yoga or pilates class, but a three-dimensional movement therapy program that focuses on functional flexibility. Functional flexibility is an interdependent integration of balance, agility, joint stability, relaxation, mobility and muscular control. Its aim is to "teach you" how to enhance your ability to move in your daily and recreational lives. This is an independent class offered here at AMAFA. For more information contact Robert Verdell at: 517-327-8467 ( classes are only $5.00 per class)

Tai Chi: Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation and exercise practiced by over 300 million people world wide. It can be practiced almost anywhere at anytime, by virtually anybody regardless of age or ability. Tai Chi can be practiced for its health benefits, moving meditation, or as a martial art. This is an independent class offered here at AMAFA. For more information or cost contact Mike Cords at: 517-391-6016 or email him at michaelcords@mikeslansingtaichi.comFor more information on Tai Chi click here.

Women’s Self-Defense: This class will concentrate on street awareness, self defense, and fitness. Training will consist of using elements from Thai Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, and lots of conditioning. Classes are open to all women ages 13 and up. A must for total street protection. Remember, "Don’t be a Victim, Be a Survivor".

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun): Wing Chun is really a masterpiece in martial arts. Straight forward and economical, Wing Chun never wastes movement or time, which is why it is nicknamed “Lighting Fist” in Hong Kong. Wing Chun is perfect for developing close range self-defense and trapping skills through the constant practice of Chi Sao, a hands-on interaction with another person. This is an independent class offered here at AMAFA. For more information on classes contact Jeff Kolman at 517-488-8081 or email mivtka@yahoo.com. For more information on Wing Chun click here.

Mighty Dragon's Kids Class (ages 5 to 13): Your kids will enjoy years of fun and excitement while learning the best self-defense and street awareness training in the Lansing area. They will learn basic karate skills along with kickboxing, grappling, JKD, and basic kali. This class will build self-discipline and confidence while getting in shape.


American Martial Arts and Fitness Academy, LLC
15990 S. Old US-27
Lansing, MI 48906
517 372-1482