Mixed Martial Arts

Master John K. Thomas has been practicing and teaching martial arts since early 1980s. With extensive knowledge and skills in five different martial arts disciplines – Hap-Ki-Do, Aikido, Aiki-Jujitsu, Judo & Tae-Kwon-Do, developed the mixed martial arts program taught and trained at United States Karate Center (USKC). Designed with the core principles of CONTROL, HONOR & DISCIPLINE, the program build the confidence, skills and strength to protect from an attacker both physically and psychologically.

The program is structured by fusing techniques and drills from the five disciplines which makes the practice unique and more effective in real-life scenarios. The curriculum not only focuses on self-defense, but also on the holistic approach of wellness and self discipline for adults and children alike. Master Thomas personally teaches classes for both adults and children at the USKC Dojo located in Reston, VA.

Class Groups

Separate classes for Adults and Children
Each class runs one hour sessions
3 classes per week for each group

Adult : This group include students aged 15 and above

Children : This group consists of students between the age of 7 to 14

Class Schedules

Classes for the groups are conducted during the week from Monday through Saturday per the schedule below.

Adult Class

15 yrs and above

Tuesday : 7pm – 8pm
Thursday : 7pm – 8pm
Saturday : 9:30am – 10:30am

Children Class

Between 7 to 14 yrs

Monday : 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday : 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday : 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The program is structured to train students from the ground up and achieve their individual goals – such as physical fitness, self-defense or helping them to combine both mind and body to achieve a better overall health. It focuses on training the body to synchronize fluidity and strength that bring greater speed, agility and concentrated power. Training typically includes the following areas that are defined for each belt levels.

Forms

Enable students to learn striking techniques to generate more power and better accuracy
Learn various open hand and weapons forms at each belt level

Weapons

Learn effective use of traditional weapons – Nunchakus, Jo staff, Sais, and Arnis.

Holds

Focuses on using joint manipulations and pressure points to not only discourage an unwanted grab, but also gives the ability to control the opponent

Breaking

Learn variety of hand strikes, kicks, and punches needed to attain the power and skills to break boards

Sparing

By combining the strategies of the grabs, holds and, ground fighting techniques, students become proficient in a total self-defense situation.

Grappling

Develop all-encompassing knowledge of self-defense while on the ground or in a clinch.
Many of the techniques have been made recognizable and popular by the no holds barred cage fights as seen on T.V.