The goal of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is to educate young people and adults with skills to defend themselves through the healthy and creative styles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Chinese Kickboxing. Under the guidance of Sifu Brandon Bonner, students will learn respect for one another and engage students in open-minded exchange all at a competitive and reasonable cost.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
4 - 5 years old
4 – 5 Year-Olds
Summer Cycle:
Once a week for 8 weeks Members: $90.00 Non-Members: $139.50
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members: $121.50 Non-Members: $188.33
School year Cycle:
Once a week for 10 weeks Members: $112.50 Non-Members: $174.38
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members: $151.88 Non-Members: $235.41
Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6 - 8 years old
6 – 8 Year-Olds
Summer Cycle:
Once a week for 8 weeks Members: $102.00 Non-Members: $158.10
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members: $141.70 Non-Members: $219.64
School year Cycle:
Once a week for 10 weeks Members: $127.50 Non-Members: $197.63
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members: $177.13 Non-Members: $274.55
Tuesdays: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
9 - 12 years old
9 – 12 Year-Olds
Summer Cycle:
Once a week for 8 weeks Members: $114.00 Non-Members: $176.70
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members: $153.90 Non-Members: $238.55
School year Cycle:
Once a week for 10 weeks Members: $142.50 Non-Members: $220.88
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members: $192.38 Non-Members: $298.19
Tuesdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturdays: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Adults 13+
Adults 13+
Summer Cycle:
Once a week for 8 weeks Members: $126.00 Non-Members: $195.30
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members: $170.10 Non-Members: $263.66
School year Cycle:
Once a week for 10 weeks Members: $157.50 Non-Members: $244.13
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members: $212.63 Non-Members: $329.58
Tuesdays: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Advanced/Competition
Mixed Ages
This class is for advanced students who have ranked in other comparable Martial Arts programs. Students are recommended
for the class after evaluation from the senior instructor, Sifu Brandon. This class will also consist of higher-ranking students in
our current MMA program.
*All age groups in one room. (Students must be recommended by Instructor Brandon to register for this class.) *
Summer Cycle:
Once a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $140 and non-Members $195
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $215 and Non-Members $300
Date & Time: TBA
School year Cycle:
Once a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $175 & Non-Members $245
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $265 & Non-Members $370
*Key tags are required for entry, the fee is $1.00 per tag – if misplaced a $5.00 fee*
*Prices are subject to change and may not reflect school discounts, scholarships, or mini-cycle pricing. Please call the New Settlement Community Center at (718) 758 – 5901 to confirm.
Upcoming Registration Information
2024
Class Start & End Dates |
Member Registration Dates |
Non-Member Registration |
April 8, 2024 – June 16 | April 2, 2024 – April 21 | April 4, 2024 – April 21 |
July 1st – August 17th | July 1st – July 12 | July 3rd – July 12 |
September 16, 2024 – November 24 | September 10, 2024 – September 29 | September 12, 2024 – September 29 |
Chinese Kickboxing elements of the program are based on wing tzun (Chun), a style of Chinese Kung-Fu, since it relies on efficiency, relaxation, and economy of movement, rather than stiffness or brute strength. Chinese kickboxing is designed to be learned quickly, making anyone able to defend themselves in real-life situations in a short period.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches that a smaller person can successfully defend against a bigger assailant by using leverage and proper technique—most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions or self-defense. Sparring (commonly referred to as ‘rolling’) and live drilling play a major role in training.
Sifu Brandon Bonner is a lifelong student of martial arts. Brandon has trained in wing tzun kung fu and Latosa Escrima under Sifu Edgar Rotger, Dai-Sifu Emin Botzepe, and Grand Master Rene Latosa.
He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jui Jitsu under Professor Marcelo Siqueira of the Brazilian Martial Arts Academy in Boston. Brandon has traveled to Germany, Turkey, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica, as well as several states in the USA to train and lead workshops for martial arts schools and companies needing an instructor in combative techniques for their security teams.