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
School Year Cycle
Once a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $125 & Non-Members $175
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $190 & Non-Members $265
Summer Cycle
Once a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $105 and non-Members $150
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $155 and Non-Members $215
Tuesdays: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Saturdays: 10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
6 - 8 years old
6 – 8-Year-Olds
School Year Cycle
Once a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $125 & Non-Members $175
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $190 & Non-Members $265
Summer Cycle
Once a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $105 and non-Members $150
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $155 and Non-Members $215
Thursday: 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Saturdays: 11 A.M. – 12 P.M.
9 - 12 years old
9 – 12-Year-Olds
School Year Cycle
Once a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $150 & Non-Members $210
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $205 & Non-Members $285
Summer Cycle
Once a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $125 and non-Members $175
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $165 and Non-Members $230
Tuesdays: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Saturdays: 12 P.M. – 1 P.M.
Adults 13+
Adults 13+
School Year Cycle
Once a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $185 & Non-Members $260
Twice a week for 10 weeks Members pricing is $220 & Non-Members $310
Summer Cycle
Once a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $150 and non-Members $210
Twice a week for 8 weeks Members pricing is $180 & Non-Members $250
Tuesdays: 7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Saturdays: 2 P.M. – 3 P.M.
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 the Instructor Brandon to register for this class.) *
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
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
*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
2023
Class Start & End Dates |
Member Registration Dates |
Non-Member Registration |
January 9th – March 23rd | January 3rd – January 22nd | January 5th – January 22nd |
April 10th – June 5th | April 4th – April 16th | April 6th – April 16th |
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 of time.
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) competition 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 Brazilian Martial Arts Academy in Boston. Brandon has traveled to Germany, Turkey, Puerto Rico, 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.