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About Banks FitDefense MMA
Fitness and Self-Defense combined through training in Mixed Martial Arts.
Academy profile
Banks FitDefense MMA
Phoenix, Arizona
Google: 5.0 (1 reviews)Yelp: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Class Hours
- Friday: 6 am–8 pm
- Monday: 6 am–8 pm
- Saturday: 6 am–3 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Thursday: 6 am–8 pm
- Tuesday: 6 am–8 pm
- Wednesday: 6 am–8 pm
Programs & Highlights
Programs & Classes
- Executive Protection
- Muay Thai
- Impact & Edge Weapons
- Martial arts club
- Self defense school
- Takedown Defense
- Kali
- Fitness
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Savate
- Jeet Kune Do Concepts
- Boxing
- MMA
- JiuJitsu
- Self-Defense
- Personal trainer
- Taekwondo
- Personal Protection
- Effective Kicking & Striking
- Lock & Control
- Personal Training
- Physical fitness program
- Ground Defense
- Group Ex Training
Instructors & Team
- Sifu Brian K. Banks
Competition Teams
- M.A.T.C. Demo Team
Belt Ranks
- 5th Degree Black Belt (Taekwondo)
- Blue Belt (BJJ)
Instructors
Instructor Spotlight
Sifu Brian K. Banks leads Banks FitDefense MMA with a teaching profile built around both striking and grappling. His credentials include a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Blue Belt in BJJ, which supports an approach that moves comfortably between self-defense, martial arts fundamentals, and mixed martial arts training. You can expect coaching that emphasizes practical skills, control, and clear movement across multiple systems.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What BJJ classes does Banks FitDefense MMA offer?
Banks FitDefense MMA offers JiuJitsu as part of a wide mixed martial arts curriculum that also includes MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Taekwondo, Kali, Savate, and Jeet Kune Do Concepts. The school pairs grappling with self-defense, Ground Defense, Lock & Control, and Takedown Defense for a practical training mix.
Is Banks FitDefense MMA good for beginners?
Yes, the academy is a solid option for beginners because its programs center on Fitness and Self-Defense combined through training in Mixed Martial Arts. New students can start with JiuJitsu, Self-Defense, or Physical fitness program classes and build skills across striking, control, and ground work.
Where is Banks FitDefense MMA in Phoenix, AZ?
Banks FitDefense MMA is at 12950 N 7th St in Phoenix, AZ. The location is easy to place for Phoenix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who want training in mixed martial arts, self-defense, and conditioning without leaving the city’s north side.
Who teaches at Banks FitDefense MMA?
Sifu Brian K. Banks teaches at Banks FitDefense MMA. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Blue Belt in BJJ, bringing a cross-trained background to classes that include JiuJitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kali, and Self-Defense.
Does Banks FitDefense MMA offer a free trial class?
The website listed for Banks FitDefense MMA is http://fitdefensemma.wixsite.com/banks. That page is the best place to check current visit options and introductory training details while exploring the academy’s JiuJitsu, MMA, and self-defense programs.
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