When my son was 4, a co-worker of mine suggested going to a Jiu-Jitsu club run by Jeffrey Robert because, I told him how my son was having issues with being pushed around. My son was having some issues with children picking on him because he wasn’t confident enough and, he was nice to everyone. Needless to say, my child needed something to build him up and give him back his confidence. My coworker loved how their sons benefited from the Jiu-Jitsu teaching in many ways, and thought my son would benefit from it too. JR was small but Jeff Robert never talked down towards him as a child. I appreciated his respectful approach to the children. My son stayed for a couple of years while it was on Seminole and had fun learning from all the teachers.
Going forward to today, my son had his 10th birthday party with his entire 4th year class, at the new location above the Market on Ottawa St. 22 students along with some parents had an amazing time. After that I singed my son back up. I needed to take my son away from his electrics, rebuild his confidence and bring him back to enjoying physical activity. He was experiencing a bit of bullying at school and hearing how he was body checked into a wall or pushed around made my mind up. ( I hated hearing him say, “ It’s ok mom, i was able to handle it.”
Once he started back into the -Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, his confidence started to come back and his iPad was in front of him less often. He also hasn’t been pushed around as much as he used to be. The team of Jeffrey Robert and Sean LaBute are teaching more styles such as MMA and Mui Tai on top of the Jiu-jitsu, which is still practiced.
The best part, every style is included in the membership. I can bring my son to practice everyday if he wants to, except Friday and Sunday. Their membership price was less expensive for the year, compared to the others I looked into closer to home, and they only taught one style. He is learning different styles at his own pace with an amazing team of teachers. I really can’t tell you how appreciative I am to have met this group. Two thumbs up, five stars and 100...
   Read moreMy daughter recently became a student member at the Academy and all the instructors so far have been great. She has focused on boxing with instructor Rosalind Canty and instructor Amber as well as ju jitsu with instructor Keenan Blais. Instructors Rosalind and Amber made it easy for my daughter to transition into boxing as a complete novice. They were very patient and provided a very friendly and comfortable environment for her to train in. For ju jitsu, instructor Keenan has been the perfect instructor, teaching her exactly what she needs to know, and providing her with tremendous fundamental techniques and information. My son will soon be joining my daughter at the academy as a new student. Together, they will be focusing on boxing, ju jitsu and muay thai.
I completely recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn MMA. Keep up the good...
   Read moreOne of the best places I’ve trained yet!
The teaching is outstanding, the fact they have two amazing locations is huge, and the camaraderie and way the HTA family welcome you is just awesome.
The patience and care the instructors have in both teaching new adult and children is simply amazing!
I love the atmosphere and vibe at this gym and my son absolutely loves it as well! Very thankful to have joined such a great mixed martial arts facility! Really feeling the love since we’ve joined.
I highly recommend anyone looking for Kickboxing, JiuJitsu, Boxing or just a great cardio or fitness workout, check Hybrid Training Academy out!
This is a place where you can get the support you need to become a strong individual in not only body, but in mind and spirit as...
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