KUGTAR MMA · SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
EST. 1995
PROGRAMS
MARTIAL ARTS IN SALINAS
New to martial arts? Begin with an observation. Explore the programs below, then tell us who wants to train and what they hope to learn. Our instructors will guide the appropriate class and next step.
01 / BJJ
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Learn takedowns, escapes, positional control, and submissions through instruction suited to your experience and readiness. Little Dragons, Big Dragons, and adult BJJ provide distinct paths for development.
Little Dragons serves ages 4–8; Big Dragons serves ages 8–15. Age 8 intentionally overlaps both programs. Instructors consider maturity, readiness, and safety when recommending placement. Moving into the older group is not automatic.
New to BJJ? Adult Beginning BJJ serves ages 16+ and introduces grappling fundamentals, positional control, and escapes. Request a staff-confirmed observation so we can help identify the right starting point.
TAKEDOWNS · POSITIONAL CONTROL · ESCAPES · SUBMISSIONS · SELF-DEFENSE
02 / TSD
TANG SOO DO
Traditional Korean martial arts developing kicking, striking, forms, coordination, discipline, and confidence. Youth classes include Little Dragons (ages 4–8) and Big Dragons (ages 8–15), with placement guided by maturity and readiness. New families begin with a staff-confirmed observation.
STRIKING · FORMS · DISCIPLINE · COORDINATION · TRADITION
A FOUNDATION OF KUGTAR SINCE 1995.
03 / YOUTH
KIDS MMA
For ages 8–15, Kids MMA combines no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and ground skills with kickboxing and Muay Thai-style striking appropriate to each student’s readiness. Request an observation so staff can review program fit and confirm your next step.
MOVEMENT · GRAPPLING · STRIKING · CONFIDENCE · COACHABILITY
FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
ESKRIMA
Eskrima connects KUGTAR to the Filipino martial arts tradition at the roots of Master V’s training. Using controlled weapons practice and partner work, students develop timing, coordination, distance, awareness, and the ability to understand movement from a different perspective.
For ages 12 and up. Foundational weapon skills emphasize control, precision, and respect. Contact us about readiness and placement; Eskrima is not available through general public observation booking.
WEAPONS · TIMING · MOVEMENT
COMPETITION TEAM
COMPETITION
TRAINING
READINESS-BASED
Competition training is for students preparing to represent KUGTAR in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tang Soo Do competition.
The work becomes more specific here. Students sharpen technique, decision-making, composure, conditioning, and the ability to perform under pressure while learning how to prepare with purpose rather than simply train harder.
For eligible current students, a valid class sign-up approves the selected KUGTAR competition class, subject to capacity. Coaches determine readiness for external tournaments. Competition classes are not open to public observation.
PREPARE WITH PURPOSE.