Striking Program

The striking program at Fifty/50 is the brainchild of ONE Championship World Champion and Ultimate Fighter 22 Veteran, Thanh Le, a 5th Degree TKD Black Belt

Kickboxing

Our Adult Kickboxing class provides an introduction to technical striking based on Taekwondo-style movement and kicks and traditional Boxing.  This class is geared towards the beginner or intermediate student and will teach you how to develop balanced movement on your feet while also sharpening technique. In addition, the instructors also cover striking strategy as it applies to Mixed Martial Arts. 

Required Gear:  Hand wraps, 16oz Boxing Gloves, Shin/foot Pads, and mouthguard (for Sparring class)*

Recommended Gear:  Jump Rope and TKD Kick Paddle

FRIDAY SPARRING CLASS:  This class is structured as an introduction to sparring for the beginner/intermediate student, although advanced students are welcome.  It focuses on movement around and responsiveness with your partner.  The class consists of a group warm-up and touch sparring (not full-contact).  Students must have instructor approval and a mouthguard in order to participate.  New or visiting students should contact our front desk prior to attending this class as participation is generally approved in advance.

Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art which combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music with fighting. Its practice is easily recognizable by the flexibility, grace, and fluidity of movement of the performers. Instructors will incorporate basic tumbling and calisthenics with the instruments and music leading the rhythm and pace of the fight.

It is popularly believed that the roots of Capoeira come from the enslaved African communities in Brazil, who created it as a form of dancing that was designed to camouflage it’s true intent…self-defense. As such, in addition to the dance and acrobatic skills, self-defense techniques taught will include strikes, kicks and takedowns.