Modern Martial Arts and Fitness

Modern Martial Arts and Fitness is situated at 2318 E Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, California. The martial arts training facility delivers instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. Classes are structured for practitioners ranging from complete beginners to advanced martial artists. The instructional staff includes Justen Hamilton, Sovannahry Em, Stephen Takashima, and Katie Miller. Coaches provide technical instruction across gi and no-gi grappling disciplines, emphasizing positional control, sweeps, escapes, and submissions. Muay Thai classes teach students striking balance, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and defense against strikes. Classes combine structured technical instruction, movement drills, and supervised situational application. Live sparring is never required, allowing students to use that time for technical drilling according to their personal goals. Those interested in martial arts training can visit the Pasadena academy on Colorado Blvd to arrange an introductory class.