MMA Club with foundation in traditional Filipino styles, wrestling, submission grappling, jujutsu, muai thai, JKD concepts
At the FMAA, we emphasize attribute development as well as technical skill. Conditioning is the cornerstone of our training. We train fighters and non-competitors alike. We train no-gi submission, sport jujutsu, pankration, kickboxing, and weapon / non-weapon sparring.
The FMAA aspect of this program emphasizes the instructional method and arts of Grandmasters Christopher J. Petrilli, Cacoy Canete, and Thomas Weissmuller. (Wrestling, kick-boxing, pangamot (Filipino jujutsu), kali-silat, eskrima / eskrido, kempo-jujutsu, We teach techniques, defenses, and counter techniques in progression, proceeding from standing to various control and defensive positions.
Tom Weissmuller is the co-managing member of Connecticut Academy of Martial Arts, LLC with Jeremiah Minner. Together, they offer well rounded martial arts instruction, competition training, coaching, and fitness training for all ages.
Instruction is offered in Filipino, American, and Japanese martial arts. Coaching is offered in Pankration, Sport Jujutsu (Jiujiutsu); No-Gi Submission Wrestling; and Yoga.
