To Be or "Want to Be" If your goal is to not just watch it, but to live it, then show up and train. The name of the Fight Team is "The Crucible". The term signifies a sever trail, or test. A crucible is a place were molten metal collects to begin it journey, it's transformation into steel.  This is the warriors way for all battles are won before they begin. Within the “Crucible” Team Members undergo extensive Mixed Martial Arts training. Rigorous in our approach; Training is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. The fighters body must be hardened, the mind tempered, until the desire to win burns inside. All Team Members receive unlimited training,  fight prep sessions, and each year Team Members are able to train directly under (3) time World Champion Erik Paulson. Erik is recognized as one of the best MMA Trainers in the World and we have been with him for over 15 years. While some claim be it, We teach it. While you watch it, We train it. While others dream of it. We live it.

Don't waist my time with questions such as,  Can I just come and watch a class? Can I just try one class? or I've trained before and I just want to see what you guys offer. We offer the best MMA program in this area. As for the rest the answer is No! If you want to watch martial arts turn on the TV.  As for one class, your not going to know what we offer in a single 2hr session. Here is a question for you. If it only takes one class to see what someone can teach you, why bother. Don't waist your time. As for I've trained before. Great you might have a base something we can build from. I have been studying the martial arts for over 25 years, probable longer than you have been alive. If your are curious about me and my back ground go through the site every thing you could ever want to know is here. Whatever you have accomplished in your training is admirable whether its a few fights, some military training, wrestling, Thai boxing, jiu-jitsu, or a couple of years of MMA whatever you have accomplished deserves respect but If you are serious about studying, learning, training, to be the best MMA Fighter you can be then call me direct at (412) 600-3372 I will be happy to schedule your Intro

Being a trainer is not about how great I am or how big the place is. It is about how good I can make you, what I can teach you. We train Mixed Martial Artist there are (No "Muscle Heads", "Meat Heads," or "Juice Heads" allowed). The system you will learn is a blend of all the arts instructed at the academy.They include but are not limited to Muay Thai, CSW, Jun Fan, and Jiu-jitsu. Unfortunately,  a consequence of the sports growing popularity and a rise in the number of small events. It seems ever bar room, bear muscle, knuckle head now wants to be the next ultimate fighter. Having the will to fight is fine but you must also have the disciple. If you really want to test you man hood, then don't waist anymore time. I'm sure you can find someone in the hood,  the barrio, the local biker bar, or some good old boy that will gladly hook you up. Some trainers and promoters have taken to bottom feeding. Allowing the dregs of society into their gyms and rings. Not only does this create a problem with diseases  It only serves to undermine the future of the sport and art. Reputation is everything!  The oxy cotton addicts, the punks how just want to punch someone, and ones that juice their way into MMA MUST GO! The arts the sports future depends on training professional athletes that have the same determination, the disciple of the ones who developed it. The ones who put the time on the matt. If you have the disciple and the desire then don't waist anymore time call.