Mountain Dragon Martial Arts Overview

Philosophy and Format:

  • Emphasis on real, "time-tested" techniques for disabling attackers, prioritizing practical self-defense over competitive sports training.

  • Follows an MMA format, integrating techniques from various martial arts for a well-rounded skill set.

Education and Conditioning:

  • Eyes-Visual Reflexes: Training to enhance visual reflexes.

  • Nervous System-Touch Reflexes: Techniques to develop sensitivity and reflexes through touch.

  • Chi Sao / Push Hands: Focus on sensitivity and responsiveness in close-quarters combat.

  • Bone Conditioning: Utilizes the Wooden Dummy (Mook Yan Jong).

  • Emotional Self-Control: Incorporates mental survival principles for emotional self-control.

State-of-the-Art Equipment:

  • Heavy Bags, Focus Mitts, Resistance Bands, Versys Bags, Body Opponent Bags (B.O.B), Striking Poles, Grappling Dummies, etc.

Ranges of Combat:

  • Kicking Range, Striking Range (Punches, Elbows, Knees, Shoulders, Pressure Points), Throwing, Pinning, Grappling.

  • Heavy emphasis on Footwork for effective mobility and positioning.

Training Scenarios:

  • Empty Hand Randori: Simulates scenarios where practitioners face multiple attackers without weapons.

  • Knife Randori: Simulates scenarios involving a knife-wielding attacker, providing practical training for knife defense.

Included Martial Arts:

  • Wing Chun Kung Fu: Known for efficiency and directness in close-quarters combat.

  • Shuai Jiao: Focuses on fast takedowns.

  • Tomiki-Aikijujitsu: Blends Aikido and weapons principles.

  • Hapkido: Korean martial art incorporating joint locks and throws.

  • Judo: Japanese martial art emphasizing throws and grappling.

  • Jujitsu (Basic BJJ): A versatile Japanese martial art covering both armed and unarmed combat, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

  • Kickboxing: Incorporates striking techniques from kickboxing.

  • Kali: A Filipino martial art that involves weapon-based techniques.

  • Flexible Weapons: Utilizes everyday items as well as traditional martial arts weapons.

  • Traditional Chinese martial arts weapons such as Dragon Pole, Butterfly Swords (Bart Jarms) Broadswords, Sabers and Straight swords.

  • Basic Katana: Japanese sword techniques.

  • Gun/Knife Disarms: Techniques for disarming opponents wielding firearms or knives.

  • Japanese Short Staff (Jo-jujitsu)

  • Tanto (Knife) Training

  • Cane training

Mountain Dragon Martial Arts offers a comprehensive system that covers a wide range of combat scenarios, incorporates modern equipment, and integrates various martial arts disciplines. For those interested, participating in classes contact Sifu Martin "Mountain Dragon" Kelly who will provide a deeper understanding of the training methodologies and philosophy of this martial arts system.