MMA LEGACY PROGRAM
MMA LEGACY PROGRAM
MKG
MARTIAL ARTS
THE MKG METHOD
A COMPLETE MARTIAL ART SPECTRUM, DESIGNED TO CREATE A TRULY WELL-ROUNDED MARTIAL ARTIST.
The MKG METHOD is a world-renowned Martial Arts training platform found in select schools all over the globe. Our MKG classes include will teach you martial arts styles from all over the world! Warm up with Filipino Stick Fighting exercises, transition into technical skill development for self defense from proven fighting skills, and finish with an excellent Kickboxing workout.
THE MKG BLEND AT BOOMBOX INCLUDES:
Thai Boxing
Muay Thai is the National Sport of Thailand, rooted deeply in the historical wars between the Thai Peoples and their neighboring nations. First brought to America by the legendary Ajarn Chai Sirisutre, MKG”s Muay Thai mentor, Thai-Style Kickboxing acts as the conditioning base, power generator, and defensive structure of the MKG Method.
Jeet Kune Do + Jun Fan Gun Fu
Two related fighting methods created by martial art icon Bruce Lee. Long known as an action film pioneer, counter-culture icon, and as the “Grandfather of Modern MMA”, Lee created Jeet Kune Do (JKD) in the 1960’s as America’s first “Mixed Martial Art”. Lee’s methods blend techniques from Boxing, Wing Chun Gung Fu, and Savate Kickboxing with footwork and fighting principles found in European Fencing. Much of the close-range fighting in the MKG Method comes from JKD, as does our approach to strategy, tactics, drilling, and “Fight IQ.”
Panantukan
Filipino “Dirty Boxing”, a bareknuckle boxing style that adds limbs destruction, joint locks, off-balancing, and dirty tricks to a Western Boxing foundation. One of the most unique elements of the MKG Blend, Panantukan greatly impacts our awareness of both practical self defense and historical boxing methods.
Filipino Kali-Eskrima-Arnis
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) mixes the indigenous warrior traditions of the Moro Peoples with historical Spanish and Italian Fencing, resulting in the world’s most comprehensive art in edged and impact weapon defense. MKG Detroit’s FMA curriculum includes training with 1 to 2 sticks, swords, and training daggers, as well as common household items. FMA styles like Inosanto-LaCoste Kali, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Balintawak, and the core MKG Method of Kali Training develop attributes like footwork, coordination, visual acuity, speed, rhythm, and distance management, as well as a robust skillset in edged weapon defense.
Catch Wrestling
Historical folk wrestling popularized in the 19th and 20th century, resulting in both authentic “Collegiate/Tournament Wrestling” and the theatrical “Professional All-Star Wrestling”. Catch has a deep and fascinating history, and Combat Sports would not exist today without it’s impact. Grappling through the MKG Method is reserved for more advanced students.
Dumog
Filipino Folk-Style Wrestling that emphases self defense oriented Grappling over sport style Wrestling, with locking/breaking/control techniques that can be implemented empty-handed, or with a weapon. Along with JKD and Catch Wrestling, Dumog is a critical element of MKG’s approach to Grappling.
Brazilian Jiu Jiitsu
MKG was directly involved in the initial dissemination of the sport and art of BJJ throughout the American Midwest. Rooted in traditional Japanese Martial Arts, Wrestling, and the sport of Judo, BJJ was developed on the rough and tumble streets or early 20th century Brazil. Like Catch Wrestling, most of our MKG BJJ training is reserved for advanced students. To join Boombox’s fully-comprehensive BJJ Program, click here.
Silat
Traditional Srivijayan Warrior arts that emphasize a spectrum of sweeps/takedowns, destructive counter-offense, and non-traditional striking. Silat is a historical mixed martial art that is as beautiful as it is devastating. It greatly influences our approach to ground-fighting, as well as transitioning between standing, being on the ground, and getting back to your feet again.
MKG Total Control System
MKG “TCS” is meant to develop skills to control an opponent’s body and intention with contact to virtually any part of their body. Small joint locks and Clinch Fighting combine with Hand & Limb Immobilization in a truly unique way. MKG Detroit uses TCS and the “MKG Trapping Matrix” as a technical training platform for developing superior in-fighting awareness, speed, rhythm, and strategy. Our Matrix includes Thai Clinch, Wing Chun, Higot Hubad-Lubad, Tai Chi, Silat, Judo, and Japanese Jiujutusu.
More About:
MKG MARTIAL ARTS
A Global Legacy of Excellence in the Martial Arts
The MKG Method is a skill-based, drill-based, training platform broken into 3 phases of development. Students of all phase levels train together in our weekly MKG Blend classes, encouraging one another and growing through the MKG curriculum as a team. Opportunities for level testing and Instructor Level Advancement is available through Boombox!
Founded in 1982 in Minnesota, the heart of USA Wrestling, the “MKG Method” predates the modern “Mixed Martial Arts” era. MKG’s Founder Rick Faye was responsible for introducing the Minnesota to Brazlian Jiu Jitsu, was the state’s first BJJ Blue Belt, and is one of the highest-ranking pupils of the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s closest friend and training partner. He was at the forefront of promoting Muay Thai in America throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s, when most Americans had never heard of Thai Kickboxing.
MKG is one of a small handful of organizations that helped influence the global movement that would result in sport institutions like the UFC and Pride. MKG has also had a significant impact on the evolution of major Hollywood Blockbuster Films, Stunt Actors, and Action Choreography.
Our greatest strength, however, is our strong sense of Community both on and off the mat.
Boombox is the Official Michigan Headquarters of the MKG Method, and a certified MKG Branch School, known worldwide as “MKG Detroit.” Boombox’s Founder, Kurt Cornwell, is among a select few people given a Level 3 Instructorship in the MKG Method. He studied directly under MKG Founder SIfu Rick Faye at the MKG HQ for many years, and is the official Michigan Representative for MKG International.
Schedule
Tuesday @8PM
Thursday @8PM
Who Attends This Class?
Those who want to be a part of the MKG Global Community of Marital Artists
Everyday people interested in making a holistic, healthy, and happy approach to kickboxing and the martial arts a part of their lifestyle
Martial Artists interested in belonging to a truly strong lineage including celebrated Martial Art Teachers and Fighters including Rick Faye, Bruce Lee, Dan Inosanto, Chai Sirisute, Erik Paulson, Larry Hartsell, Francis Fong, and Jean-Jaques Machado
Fans of Bruce Lee, martial art cinema, and non-classical movement methods
