Disciplines

Adult:

Gi Jiu-Jitsu & No-Gi Grappling
At ECS, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is developed by our coaching staff who are active belt-holding competitors and dedicated lifetime students of the sport. BJJ is and has been the most dominant submission grappling art known to man.  The program incorporates wrestling and self-defense applications to round out the grappling disciplines with all of our coach's military, competitive and real world experiences.

Kickboxing
With Mixed Martial Arts evolving, so many striking disciplines are proving their dominance within the sport. The coaching staff at ECS has trained with strikers from multiple varying forms. Over the years, we have found through experience, that our preferred style is a mixture of striking styles heavily influenced by Dutch style, western boxing/kickboxing with a Muay Thai influence from the clinch. Coaches work side by side with students, creating a motivating environment. 

Fitness Kickboxing
Fitness kickboxing was created to help meet your fitness goals while learning how to defend yourself in a pressure-free and contact-free environment. Combative sports might not be for everyone and ECS understands that physical contact is not in everyone's comfort zone. You will be corrected on technique and stance in order to fully understand your body's reaction to stress and how to defend yourself. Student insight on goal areas are taken into consideration every class when exercise movements are being chosen.

MMA
Mixed Martial Arts has become just as popular MMA program goes great with our Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu programs. Our coaching staff have worked hard to develop a program that bridges the gap between our striking and grappling curriculum. MMA focuses more on wall work, sprawl and brawl, ground and pound. This class ties our striking, footwork and clinching from kickboxing in with the level changes, ties, takedowns and throws from western PA wrestling, coupled with the positioning, control and submission of BJJ. If you are interested in competition, we have a fight manager to help bridge the gap between promoters and the athletic commission so you as the competitor can focus on your fight camp. 

Ladies Jiu-Jitsu
Our BJJ Ladies Club is designed to empower women of all fitness levels through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This class focuses on teaching practical self-defense techniques, improving physical fitness, and building confidence in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you are new to martial arts or have prior experience, our instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident. Learn a variety of techniques including takedowns, submissions, escapes, and defensive maneuvers. Each session will cover different aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, providing a well-rounded understanding of the art. Train alongside other women in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Build lasting friendships and find a community that supports your personal growth and goals.

Youth:

Youth Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5 - 12)
Our Youth Jiu-Jitsu program runs on a similar class syllabus as our adult program. It focuses on movement repetition which ultimately develops muscle memory and a greater understanding of key details, tailored toward a younger learner. Students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will learn both physical control with their opponents and self-control while under pressure, as well as basic striking for self-defense. They will gain better flexibility, limb and hip awareness, strength, and self-confidence. Multiple forms of bullying are also discussed and integrated into the course material, forming a sense of responsibility of their learned skill set.

Youth Kickboxing (Ages 10 - 15)
The focus of our Youth Kickboxing program is to provide your child with kickboxing/self-defense skills and improved fitness, discipline, responsibility, respect, and integrity.  We want them to achieve personal growth, success and the understanding that hard work does have its rewards.  The class striking styles are heavily influenced by Dutch style, western boxing/kickboxing with a Muay Thai influence from the clinch. Coaches work side by side with students, creating a motivating environment.