DMA ACADEMYest. CalgaryEvery discipline is its own apprenticeship — and they all teach the same core: footwork, timing, control, and respect. Most students cross-train as they level up. Here's what you can learn at DMA.
A highly effective, grappling-based martial art and combat sport. It focuses heavily on positional control and ground fighting. Rather than relying on punches or kicks, practitioners use leverage, joint locks, and chokeholds to force an opponent into submission
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows competitors to use a wide variety of fighting techniques—such as striking, grappling, and submissions—from various martial arts disciplines
Wrestling is a combat sport and martial art where two unarmed competitors grapple to control or outscore each other without striking. The objective is to pin an opponent’s shoulders to the mat or win on points through takedowns, throws, and dominant positions. It requires immense athleticism, strategy, and mental toughness.
Footwork, head movement, and clean punching — the foundation of every striking art.
Punches and kicks blended into fast, flowing combinations.
The art of eight limbs — fists, elbows, knees and shins.
Chinese kickboxing with throws and sweeps for a complete stand-up game.
High-tempo kickboxing under K-1 rules — punches, kicks and knees.
Speed, timing and control — competitive light-contact sparring.