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8 Week JKD Course

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

8 week JKD Course

Starting Wednesday January 4th at 8pm

Join an 8 week JKD Course for all levels, members or non members. The course will begin after the New Year and will take you through the most important areas of self defense. The course will touch on topics such as:

how to flow from range to range
why JKD is still the most effective street self defense martial art
history on how we are able to train JKD today
how to control emotions
how to gain a equalizer when size becomes a problem
what essential areas of the body to attack to cause the most damage to be able to defend yourself
how to use a weapon to your advantage
up to date JKD Training methods Mike acquired during his trip to California this summer. (more…)

4th Annual WI Muay Thai Camp

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Fourth Annual
Wisconsin Muay Thai Camp:
Train like you are in Thailand

Saturday August 6, 2011
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Over the last few years, the Wisconsin Muay Thai Camp has proven to be a great day, full of Muay Thai training. We expect nothing less of this years camp as Mike has put together three great sessions designed to give participants a true Muay Thai training experience. That being said, this years theme is Train Like you are in Thailand! The camp will begin with footwork basics, move to an in-depth look at Muay Thai techniques and pad feeding and end with conditioning drills to really make you feel like you are in Thailand! Please bring running shoes, boxing gloves, handwraps, shin guards, thai pads and focus mitts (if you have them otherwise we will supply them). Also, bring PLENTY of water and a extra shirt as you will receive a great workout during this seminar. (more…)

Fourth of July Closing

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

THE BLAST will be closed Saturday July, 2 through Monday July, 4 to celebrate the holiday weekend. Classes will resume Tuesday at 6:30 with the Advanced Class Prep followed by Muay Thai at 7 pm.

JKD/Self Defense Seminar

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

7 pm to 9 pm

Cost: $35

Curious about the art of Jeet Kune Do? Looking to learn how to better protect yourself from an attack? Come check out the JKD/Self Defense Seminar at THE BLAST June 7 at 7 pm. Owner and head instructor, Mike Vaughn, will introduce the philosophy of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do to those who are interested in training the art or learning some basic self defense. Self defense is a subject that Mike has taught to hundreds of people over the last decade and the main goal of this seminar is to teach JKD as it is meant to be taught – REALISTIC SELF DEFENSE! Students will come away from the seminar with a new view on martial arts as it applies to self defense.

Topics will include: Awareness, how to control emotions when confronted with a dangerous situation, a self defense game plan, phychology of attackers, how to use your natural tendancies to escape freely, how to use or defend against a weapon, how defend against various grabs, how to even the odds against multiple attackers plus much more!! Mike asks that all participants come in their normal street clothes (jeans/shorts and shirt). No martial arts or training clothing please.

This seminar is open to all students and to the public and will replace classes that evening. Please see Michelle or Mike if you have any questions.

GRAND OPENING Muay Thai Seminar

Monday, March 28th, 2011

AMTA Seminar Series: Learn the game of Muay Thai
When: Saturday April 16, 2011
Where: 8233 Forsythia St Unit 109 Middleton, WI
Time: 10 am to 12N
Cost: $40 (more…)

Madison Perks Deal

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Always wanted to try martial arts, but don't want to make a long commitment? Check out the special THE BLAST is offering through Madison Perks! UNLIMITED martial arts classes for one month plus hand wraps and boxing gloves for only $75!! Go to Madison Perks to learn more about purchasing this limited time deal!

March SPECIALS

Monday, March 7th, 2011

With the move to our new west side location, THE BLAST wants to offer a special to new and current members.

NEW MEMBER SPECIAL – Any student who signs up in the month of March will receive $10 off per month for the length of the membership. This could result in savings up to $120!

CURRENT MEMBER SPECIAL - If you refer a friend, family member or co-worker to THE BLAST and they sign up, you will receive a FREE private lesson with head instructor Mike Vaughn. This is a perfect time to receive a private lesson as testing will be coming up in a few months.

Talk to Michelle for more information. info@theblastma.com

THE BLAST is Moving

Friday, February 25th, 2011

The BLAST is moving this weekend (2/25-2/27). No classes Friday night or Saturday morning. Classes will resume Monday, February 28th at 6 pm with Phase 2 Muay Thai. See you guys at our new location:

8233 Forsythia Street Unit 109
Middleton, WI 53526

AMTA Seminar Series 2011 – 2/19/11 Post Poned

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Due to the move at the end of the month, THE BLAST has to post pone the 1st of the 2011 Seminar Series scheduled for 2/19/11. We plan to hold a seminar at our new WEST SIDE location in March.More information to come.

Classes Canceled 02/01/11

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Classes are canceled tonight at The BLAST due to weather. All programs will resume tomorrow at the usual times.

AMTA Seminar 2011 Series

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Muay Thai
Essentials Seminar Series

with your Instructor
Mike "The Volt" Vaughn

In The Pocket Essentials

February 20, 2011

10 am to 12N

Cost $50

In 2011, Mike will be teaching a series of Muay Thai Kickboxing seminars called 'Muay Thai Kickboxing Essentials.' Each workshop will focus on a particular area of Mike's AMTA Curriculum to give students an in-depth view.

The first seminar will be In The Pocket Essentials. Come and learn the ins and outs of the elbow and knees as it applys to the AMTA Curriculum. This workshop will cover elbow and knee combos, transitioning from elbows and knees to long range and to the clinch. Mike will take you through a plethora of skills and drills, expanding your knowledge of this under utilized Muay Thai area.

This will be the last seminar at the current location. Call, email or sign up on the front board for this great training opportunity.

Article about BLAST owner receiving BJJ Black Belt

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Congrats to Mike ‘The Volt’ Vaughn for receiving his BJJ Black Belt this past month. Everyone at the academy is proud of you. Check out the awesome article written about the accomplishment on US Combat Sports.

Mike BJJ Black Belt Article