Striking Skills
13 Lessons to Build a Strong Foundation.
The Striking Skills program is designed for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of MMA striking, Muay-Thai, and Kickboxing—without the “meathead” culture. This program focuses on technical precision, timing, and fluid movement, creating a safe and supportive environment where you can build effective striking skills at your own pace.
You’ll learn how to throw punches, kicks, elbows, and knees with control and confidence, emphasizing proper mechanics, distance management, and balance. Every technique is taught with safety first, without compromising real-world effectiveness. Students cycle through our 13 lesson curriculum multiple times to develop understanding and competency.
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Why Striking Matters for Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
Knowing how strikes function—how they’re generated, how they land, and how to defend them—gives you a clearer picture of timing, posture, and positional control. This awareness makes your stand-up entries sharper, your clinch work smarter, and your ability to close the distance much safer.
Additionally, learning striking fundamentals helps you develop composure under pressure and improves your transitions between standing, clinch, and ground scenarios—key components of self-defense and MMA-aware Jiu-Jitsu.
No matter your background or fitness level, our Striking Skills program offers a welcoming, structured path to develop powerful fundamentals while complementing and strengthening your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
About the Coach
The Striking Skills program is led by Coach Trevor Anderson. Trevor is a former professional MMA champion, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a lifelong martial artist. He brings years of experience, technical precision, and a proven fighter’s mindset to every session, helping students develop real skill with clarity and confidence.
Trevor blends elements of Muay-Thai and Kickboxing for a well rounded fighting style. Not only will students develop solid offensive striking skills, but also an in-depth understanding of defensive movements and distance management.
When Trevor isn’t training he is a devoted husband and member of his church family.
How Do I Get Started?
We start all new members of Gracie Jonesboro off with a 10 day risk free trial. During the trial you will have access to the Striking Skills program and our certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu programs. We provide gloves and shin guards. We keep our signature fight shorts, dri-fit shirts, or rash-guards in stock that all students will need for class. The Striking Skills program is ages 13+.
If you love both our striking skills program and amazing Jiu-Jitsu programs you can sign up after the trial. The Striking Skills program is included with our 8x per month membership or unlimited after the trial period.
Our Class Schedule
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jonesboro has everything for everyone! Join our community today and begin your Jiu-Jitsu journey! You can find us near the Malco Theater on Parker!