https://www.dvmartialarts.com/about daily 0.75 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/6b468931-d638-4a47-8929-79cf270b997c/20220528_110939.jpg Meet The Team - Make it stand out Danny Vergara is the lead instructor and owner of DVMA. He began his journey in Martial Arts after enrolling his two daughters at a local Martial Arts facility. He and his wife joined shortly after his daughters making training a family activity. He quickly realized his love of Martial Arts and sought to become an instructor. He has earned his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has a 2nd degree black belt in Krav Maga. He achieved his dream of opening his own Martial Arts studio in April 2021. His desire is to help others achieve their own personal fitness goals regardless of their age or fitness level while learning techniques for how to defend themselves if necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/87178fdf-836b-425d-a52d-2bd54785d9cf/20220418_201406.jpg Meet The Team - Make it stand out Victor Canela is the lead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor at DVMA. His interest in Martial Arts began after struggling with being bullied by his peers as a pre-teen and teenager. He began his journey in Martial Arts under Danny Vergara and developed a passion for the art of BJJ. His current BJJ rank is a purple belt under Laban Propst of Lucas Lepri in Knoxville, Tn where he continues to train. His desire is to help others learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, to one day own his own BJJ academy, and to become a world champion in BJJ. https://www.dvmartialarts.com/classes daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/89a1ff9c-0696-41df-bcbc-469bd2423102/20240130_163617.jpg Classes - Make it stand out LITTLE WARRIORS Tues & Thurs 4:15 - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:15 - 10:00 AM DVMA has a special Martial Arts Class specifically for kids with special needs. Unlock your child’s full potential in a safe and fun environment, at a pace appropriate for each individual child. Classes will help to improve your child’s balance, strength, coordination, confidence, and self-control all while having fun and being around other kids who have similar abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/42f7df75-80ce-424f-ae0b-4a2fed367dcf/received_340252025507597.jpeg Classes - Make it stand out ADULTS Mon & Wed 7:00 - 8:00 PM Tues & Thurs 8:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 AM The adults class includes a combination of kickboxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Classes are designed to help students with general fitness, cardio, strength and flexibility while working on learning and advancing basic skills. Gun defense, Knife defense, and Kali Stick are integrated into the self-defense portion of this class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/cfc88e66-628a-4341-b2f5-a4d29d88f56a/20220418_201741.jpg Classes - Make it stand out BRAZILIAN JIU - JITSU Mon & Wed 8:00 - 9:00 PM Brazilian Jiu - Jitsu is a form of martial arts that focuses on ground fighting with an objective of gaining control of your opponent through leverage, technical holds and submissions. The BJJ class will incorporate strength and flexibility in addition to techniques and strategies used to gain control of and submit your opponent. Most altercations will go to the ground in approximately 30 seconds therefore BJJ is an important and useful form of self defense in the event of an attack. This class is designed to challenge your overall physical fitness and mental focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/a37fc47c-887a-4784-b316-623a0622e5fe/received_3861596834067771.jpeg Classes - Make it stand out TEENS 13 & UP Tues & Thurs 5:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 AM The teens class is a great way to keep your teen active and engaged while working on general fitness including strength, cardio and flexibility. This class offers teens an opportunity to express themselves in a safe environment with peers who are experiencing similar pressures that occur during this stage. Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu components will be covered for all skill levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/ffec74d8-83ae-4672-8195-ebe0bdc4751a/received_1066876697884871.jpeg Classes - Make it stand out coed TEENS & ADULT WOMEN Mon & Wed 6:00 - 7:00 PM ( Coed Teens & Adult Women) Tues & Thurs 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Teen Girls & Adult Women) DVMA realizes that women sometimes may feel more comfortable working in an environment specifically customized for them. The Tues/Thurs class provides an opportunity for teen girls and women to exercise and learn to defend themselves in a setting with other girls and women who have similar concerns and needs. The Mon/Wed class is open to adult women and coed teens to provide an open atmosphere for any teen to train. Training includes a combination of kickboxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students in this class will work on general fitness, cardio, strength and flexibility while working on learning and advancing basic skills. Gun defense, Knife defense, and Kali Stick are integrated into the self-defense portion of this class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/b17a3218-90f8-493b-95c6-75731878348b/received_5760595010728204.jpeg Classes - Make it stand out WARRIORS 8 - 12 yrs Mon & Wed 4:15 - 5:15 PM Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 PM Warriors class is designed to help your child learn the basics of karate while fostering a love of exercise and movement. Students in the class will also begin to learn self-defense skills and will explore use of Kali stick, Bo staff, and Nunchakus. Focus, self-discipline, respect, and responsibility are weaved into the expectations of every class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/799645c6-ede2-4793-b060-d830af2690b9/received_1154189608909367.jpeg Classes - Make it stand out TINY WARRIORS 5- 7 yrs Mon & Wed 5:15 - 6:00 PM Tiny warriors is a class designed to allow your child to move and burn off some energy while having fun. Your child will begin to learn the basics of Karate in a safe and controlled environment. Classes will include activities to improve balance, coordination, strength, self-control, focus and confidence. https://www.dvmartialarts.com/home daily 1.0 2025-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/786c15c6-3f6f-4e32-986a-6bca0fcca8cd/received_293070717109609.jpeg Home - Make it stand out TINY WARRIORS 5-7 YRS MON & WED 5:15 - 6:00 PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/3d65b45e-8fee-41fc-8e0b-67e35e024f4b/received_1102130467645198.jpeg Home - Make it stand out WARRIORS 8-12 YRS MON & WED 4:15 - 5:15 PM TUES & THURS 6:00 - 7:00 PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/6dad5173-7e26-4231-a973-bc27ef09a9a5/20220418_201532.jpg Home - Make it stand out BRAZILIAN JIU - JITSU MON & WED 8:00 - 9:00 PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/db4d47ad-cf27-4bbf-8c0a-d1876122dad8/received_1125820331912507.jpeg Home - Make it stand out Teens 13 & up TUES & THURS 5:00 - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:30 AM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/29906321-869c-4596-bc5c-98bfd60d97fe/20240130_170324%280%29.jpg Home - Make it stand out LITTLE WARRIORS TUES & THURS 4:15 - 5:00 PM SATURDAY 9:15 - 10:00 AM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/771a7e56-131f-4b4b-a12e-8cd2db304bb5/received_402721505496544.jpeg Home - Make it stand out ADULTS MON & WED 7:00 - 8:00 PM TUES & THURS 8:00 - 9:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:30 AM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/6a18388f-32f9-4f49-bef4-83f646c80104/received_313492004513511.jpeg Home - Make it stand out Where Fitness is Fun Welcome to your neighborhood’s family gym https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6215459e80a1711fb1e509c3/41548965-711d-41c6-8b0e-f80bec02b134/Screenshot_20220305-203643_Facebook.jpg Home - Make it stand out COED TEENS & ADULT WOMEN MON & WED 6:00 - 7:00 PM (Coed Teens & Adult Women) TUES & THURS 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Teen Girls & Adult Women) https://www.dvmartialarts.com/join daily 0.75 2022-02-23 https://www.dvmartialarts.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-02-05 https://www.dvmartialarts.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2022-03-09 https://www.dvmartialarts.com/new-page daily 0.75 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559680584642-1V92PAJAKX63LS9RGGN4/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934908.jpg Classes - Pull Your Weight I Mon, Thurs 12pm – 12:45pm Sat 11am – 11:45am By combining battle ropes, pulleys, and rope climbing, this beginner level class will help you grow muscle, build endurance, and put your metabolism to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681810036-QVJLRUVER46SR7I26CFC/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934918.jpg Classes - Village Obstacle Course I Tue, Thurs 5pm - 6pm Sat 9am - 10am Here, we combine free weights with squats, lunges, and high-interval exercises so that you can build strength according to your own body type and goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681859098-9YS627NSAY45ZHU5E1TV/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934911.jpg Classes - Basic Strength Training Sun 1pm - 2pm Work off that Sunday brunch or train for an obstacle course race! We recommend this class for those who have completed at least two level I courses within the last month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681842712-7ZK1FN8MHX1BZN8X4IOH/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934898.jpg Classes - Strength & Cardio Circuit Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm - 1:45pm Welcome to your perfect lunch break workout. During this short class, we do a series of intense cross-training moves with bursts of aerobic exercise, weight lifting, and stretch breaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559681823623-Z4UXUA1RPEKHRYL7LDRL/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934915.jpg Classes - Village Obstacle Course II Sat 10am - 11am Sun 11am - 12pm This is our favorite weekend activity. More than a class, our beginner obstacle course is designed to be fun! It’s like being back at summer camp without the drama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdae76bd7819e38bb6f256f/1559680714081-M61EXW0RR8KBK4HQ23SX/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_934905+copy.jpg Classes - Pull Your Weight II Tue, Fri 8am - 9am Sun 10am - 11am Here we incorporate cardio intervals between rope exercises to help you build leaner muscles. This class is for those who have taken at least four sessions of Pull Your Weight I.