Evolution Fitness & Self Defense

Evolution Fitness is proud to have many amazing trainers for our programs. Below is a summary of the programs we offfer:

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU is a martial art, combat sport and complete self-defense system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, taking the fight to the ground, most notably by applying joint locks and submission choke holds to defeat the other person. An incredible workout! Classes for Beginners (including children over 7), Intermediate and Advanced levels.

SUBMISSION GRAPPLING Focuses on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using submission holds. It refers only to the form of competition and training that does not use a "gi," as in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Submission Grappling brings together techniques from Wrestling, Judo, Greco-Roman Wrestling Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ju-Jitsu and Sambo.

MMA is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground. A combination of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Judo integrated for the ultimate conditioning and fight experience. This class is sure to leave you feeling ready to conquer any fitness challenge or opponent. Mixed Class for Men & Women from Beginner to Advanced levels.

KICKBOXING a full hour of our unique combination of Cardio, Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA techniques for the ULTIMATE work out experience! A great stress relief activity as well as super challenging work out. Mixed Class for Men & Women from Beginner to Advanced levels.

KIDS CONFIDENCE We believe that children face challenges every day. Winning is made to be important by society, when truly the most important lessons are learned from both wins and losses. We teach confidence thru respect, self-discipline, team building and fitness in a positive approach aspect that leaves children feeling empowered and confident facing life situations. Classes available from ages 7 and up.

X-FIT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Competitive sports training utilizing weight training, resistance bands, kettle bells, medicine balls, climbing and many body weight activities custom designed for your individual perfect work out. The program can be customized from Beginner to the most Advanced training for Olympic style lifting or competition level.

WOMENS SELF DEFENSE This women’s only course designed to develop and enhance options of self-defense and increase the ability to ward off an attacker. Self-awareness enhancing exercises and general personal safety are combined with hands on training in a comfortable class setting with an experienced instructor.

In addition, we offer: Private Personal Training for all Classes or for specific needs, such as weight loss, sports conditioning or competition training.

Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program is under Team Rubao Carioca BJJ, Professor Rubens Rodrigues, who is a 5th Degree Black Belt .

Our Head Instructor is Professor Shawn Burton, a Black Belt under Professor Ruben Rodriguez, Team Rubao Carioca BJJ. In 1996 Shawns grappling career started with an interest and participation in Karate as a child. A year following, he began to put a strong focus on striking arts under the direction of Brian Heffner. In 2000 Shawn made his first MMA fight a reality after competing in several Jiu Jitsu tournaments. In 2006 he then began his focus on a coaching career. Shawn has remained active as a competitor and coach since that time. His success includes coaching several fighters into championship bouts and victories. He continues to work on his own Jiu Jitsu skills and earned his black belt in 2012 under 5th Degree Black Belt Rubao Carioca.

Accomplishments
BJJ Black Belt
Head BJJ and MMA Instructor
Active Black Belt BJJ/MMA Competitor
Coaching Special Needs Children


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