Adult Programs

Are You Ready to Get Into Great Shape, Feel More Confident and Motivated, and Decrease Stress While Learning Cutting-Edge Martial Arts?!

Welcome to Nexus Martial Arts & Fitness! We excel at helping our members achieve what we call “Mind Body Performance.” This is much more than just a motto. In fact, if you are anything like the hundreds of busy, professional men and women we have worked with over the years, we are confident that you will find the experience we offer to be simply fantastic!

“Mind Body Performance” means that along with providing you with a workout regimen that will get you in shape faster than you could imagine, our programs are also designed to enhance the other aspects of your life as well.

First of all, along with increasing your fitness (often dramatically), we will also give you the tools to stay motivated and inspired (no more boring exercise routines), increase your overall sense of confidence and well-being, and put you on the path to mastering the most effective martial arts on the planet – while having an absolute blast in the process!

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WHAT WE TEACH

At Nexus Martial Arts & Fitness, we specialize in the best of the martial arts, with a focus on our two primary programs: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing.

Nexus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Developed by the famed Gracie family of Brazil, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the grappling-based system that single-handedly changed the martial arts world. The art first gained widespread exposure in the U.S. in the early 1990s, when lanky black belt Royce Gracie defeated a number of much larger karate, kung fu, and kickboxing practitioners in competition using submission holds rather than striking. Since then, BJJ has evolved into a popular self-defense and fitness activity, and is now the official hand-to-hand combat system of the U.S. military, as well as numerous law enforcement agencies worldwide.

At Nexus, we teach the art of BJJ with our own unique training methods, which are designed to ensure both a logical, progressive bridge between theory and application, and ensure that students of all ages and ability levels can meet their performance goals.

Muay Thai Kickboxing - The national sport in Thailand, the ancient system of Muay Thai (a.k.a “The Art of Eight Limbs”) is widely recognized as the most formidable striking art in the world today. It is also an extremely popular workout due to the great muscular and cardiovascular conditioning it develops (many of our members who have tried some form of “cardio kickboxing” before are amazed at how much better of a workout they get with the real thing!).

Nexus Martial Arts & Fitness is a proud affiliate of the legendary Sityodtong camp. Sityodtong is recognized as the premier training camp in Thailand, and the U.S. branch has built a reputation as one of the top Muay Thai and mixed martial arts schools in the country.

Mixed Martial Arts - Mixed martial arts (MMA) is an incredible workout that integrates the skills students learn in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Thai Kickboxing programs. Although many MMA programs cater only to competitors, we have many adult students just like you that have absolutely no plans or desires to get into a cage and fight – they just want the incredible experience of training in mixed martial arts!

In fact, according to Men's Fitness magazine, "...training like a fighter is a fun and challenging way to get a lean, athletic look, not to mention plenty of functional strength." You will be amazed at the practical skills you will develop, not to mention how quickly MMA will accelerate your fitness.

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This is an important warning for beginners: due to increasing popularity, instruction in the same martial arts we teach is becoming more common. However, all schools are not created equal.

The truth is that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing schools just throw beginner students into the mix to fend for themselves (in many BJJ circles, white belt is actually referred to as the “survival belt”). Furthermore, most instructors’ idea of a curriculum is “whatever they feel like teaching” on any given day. As unfortunate as this is for new students, it is the norm.

The good news for you is that we have a much different – and much better – approach designed to get you maximum results from day one. Our dedication to putting the student first is one of the reasons why we have people driving up to an hour each way to train here!

Nexus is extremely unique in that all of our programs have been designed by professional educators as well as top-notch martial artists.

This means that we do not just instruct any way we feel like, or just settle for teaching how we were taught in the past. Instead, we have spent years developing and refining our approach and curriculum to identify the cutting-edge methods that have proven to get the best results.

When you first come to Nexus, our friendly staff will show you around our clean 6,400 square-foot facility and go over a brief evaluation of your goals.

Next we will set you up in one of our 101 Level Basics classes, introduce you to the other students, and get you started on your journey with an exciting class tailored to new students.

Our Nexus 101 Basics Courses are taught in a supportive, relaxed environment and are specifically designed to teach beginners the core fundamentals of the curriculum.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

These are the most common concerns expressed by prospective students, so we wanted to address them for you here:

Q: I just want to learn and get a great workout. Is this too hard for me?

A: Unfortunately some people have the misconception that if they come to learn martial arts someone is going to throw them into the Ultimate Fighting Championships! This couldn’t be further from the truth… The fact is, Nexus has a family environment with programs for all levels and interests. Although some of our students participate in competitions (and do very well), many have no interest in doing so. Our classes include professionals who have to go to work the next day, busy college students, parents (and grandparents!) having fun while interacting with other members and our friendly staff.

Q: I’m out of shape. Should I get into shape before joining?

A: This is like cleaning your house before the maid service comes! Don’t worry, even if you have not exercised in years, you are always encouraged to work at your own pace and build up your endurance as you go. Getting you in shape is what we’re here for!

Q: Am I too old for this type of thing?

A: No. What we do is for all ages. Our oldest student to date was 64 years old, and we regularly work with students from 4 years old to 50-something.

All classes designed and overseen by Chief Instructor, Stephen Whittier:

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Kenny Florian
UFC Lightweight Contender

"If you want the real deal in authentic Muay Thai training, look no further than Nexus Martial Arts. Steve Whittier is an exceptional coach, and is well versed in the Sityodtong style and methods we use to train everyone from our Muay Thai students to pro mixed martial artists."

Mark Dellagrotte
Chief Instructor, Sityodtong Muay Thai USA
The Ultimate Fighter Season 4 Coach