Revgear University
Professional Martial Arts & Fitness Convention
Pre-Con Workshops MAY 14-15 | University Classes MAY 16-17 San Antonio, Texas
See a facility like no other | A year's worth of drills & skills Best instructors in the world
Pre-Con Workshops MAY 14-15 | University Classes MAY 16-17 San Antonio, Texas
See a facility like no other | A year's worth of drills & skills Best instructors in the world
2-Day Early Bird #1: Jan 1 - $299 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free 2-Day Early Bird #2: Mar 1 - $325 per person – buy 4 – 5th one free 2-Day Regular: Apr 4 - $375 per person – buy 4 – 5th one free 2-Day On-Site: May 14 – May 17 - $399
Saturday only: Jan 1 - $150 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free Mar 1 - $165 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free Apr 4 - $175 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free
Sunday only: Jan 1 - $150 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free Mar 1 - $165 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free Apr 4 - $175 per person – buy 4 - 5th one free
Does the idea of social media feel like a huge unmanageable ocean? Is it a struggle to figure out how to spend your time and money to get the ROI we are told we are supposed to be getting? Social Media 101 will give you the basics to 'do this and get that result'. This interactive course, with actual examples, will show you how to navigate the social media spectrum. YOU WILL LEARN:
I hate roller coasters! Especially in my business. Use the knowledge of your schools 5 Income generators to eliminate the peaks and valleys of monthly gross:
Don't miss our special section on why most schools miss quotas and goals and what to do about it.
Do you feel like you close enough of your prospects? Do you simply feel like you should have more paying students than you do? Do you worry that your students will feel like they are being sold instead of seeing all the great benefits that come from what you teach? In this course you will LEARN:
Saturday, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
The objective of this seminar is to instruct participants in the proper level of force that can be used to defend themselves in a wide variety of violent encounters. The key is to do everything to survive, and to do so while remaining acutely aware of reasonable use of force standards. This area of law is commonly referred to as "Use of Force Law". These established legal principles give civilians the right to apply force to the person of another, to engage in violence for the sole purpose of defending one's own life or the life of a third party from physical harm, serious or great bodily injury, and/or even death. We will cover:
An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there may or may not be a pattern or method to their selection of victims.
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. However, active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, BEFORE law enforcement arrives on the scene. Therefore, INDIVIDUALS MUST BE PREPARED both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.
The "ACTIVE SHOOTER" powerpoint lecture addresses all available options for you to survive an active shooter incident from tactical, operational and psychological perspectives.
YOU WILL LEARN INVALUABLE TIPS, TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES to pass on to your students. This course is designed to help you add a new dimension to your self-defense classes and your students will see the value in learning these techniques.
When was the last time you got to pick the brain of a marketing expert? Well here is your chance. Learn from real life case studies in our industry as we pick a few samples from the class and show you how they can instantly be improved. Do you wish you could get an extra 10% ROI on your marketing efforts? Bring examples of your marketing materials and get live critique during this 2 part course. Please note, this course may end later than 5:00pm and participants will have the option to stay and gain more valuable info from Pete.
*Must complete Day 1 Pre-Con Friday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.*
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL MARTIAL ARTISTS OF ALL STYLES REGARDLESS OF ANY AFFILIATION OR ASSOCIATION.
Rarely is Darren Levine, US Chief Instructor for Krav Maga Worldwide, and Jon Pascal, Lead Force Training Instructor teamed up with Pete Hardy, Bob Suttner and Rick Bassett to teach a seminar like this.
Day 1: Skills day (Friday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm): will focus on all types of terrorist and home/workplace intrusion attacks that can happen to you, your family, and friends. Techniques and skill will be featured that will be necessary for scenario training on day 2.
Day 2: Scenario Day (Saturday, 8:00am - 10:45am): In day 2 we will utilize a unique 28,000 square foot training facility equipped with a 4,000 square foot home, a restaurant, theater, cars, bus and plane to experience scenarios to apply the skill sets taught from Day 1.
This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to apply your defensive tactics or martial arts skills in real life scenarios. How should you respond? What are the best actions to take? These are all things you will learn in the scenario training. Don't miss this chance to experience a real world realistic environment to see how you would respond if something were to happen to you or a loved one.
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A sport, a martial art and undeniably an art form, the combative science of Muay Thai, known throughout the world as Thai boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. The roots of Muay Thai reach back thousands of years, and the history of Muay Thai is an important link to the history of Thailand. The Royal Thai Army has always used Muay Thai to protect Thailand's borders from invaders. Muay Thai is most effective in hand to hand combat and utilizes all the body's natural weapons. From powerful punches, furious kicks, piercing knee strikes to crushing elbows and skillful grappling, Muay Thai has it all.
Learn the basic techniques in training methods that have transformed and influenced the ancient art of Muay Thai to its modern day national sport.
Erik is one of the most dynamic grapplers in the world and if you have never seen Erik teach, you DO NOT want to miss this session. Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) is a submission wrestling, multi-dimensional martial art system involving striking, takedowns and submissions. The original base of CSW is shoot wrestling, which was introduced to Sensei Paulson by Sensei Yorinaga Nakamura, an instructor from Japan. Since 1974 Erik has trained in many disciplines including Judo, Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Catch Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You have NEVER seen a grappling blend like this.
Kenny Johnson has been teaching wrestling for over 20 years. In this class you will learn how to apply wrestling to any type of martial arts and build it in to your existing curriculum, add a new class, or an entire wrestling program. You will learn core wrestling concepts that can be built into your adult and kids programs immediately.
Burn with Kearns is bringing MMA inspired fitness training and MMA Workouts to the mainstream. In this program, you will learn directly from Coach Kearns and his certified coaches. Coach Kearns is a recognized fitness and martial arts pioneer in developing cutting edge Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) strength and conditioning training programs that provide a complete advantage – physical, mental and spiritual. Most importantly, these High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts are safe.
Coach Kearns has taken his training programs originally developed for UFC Fighters and adapted them for group training classes (MMA Fighter Fit) and personal training clients.
In recognition of these efforts, UFC Fit Magazine named Coach Kearns as one of the top MMA Strength & Conditioning Coaches in the world and IDEA recognized Coach Kearns as an all star presenter at their 2013 World Fitness Convention. Why MMA Fitness is Becoming Mainstream:
This class is design to simulate the same drills and move a Pro would do. We will work every muscle in your body in the most effective manner in the shortest amount of time. All while burning over 900 calories in less than an hour.
What do fitness gyms know that you don't? Nothing. Using the unique Fitness Dummy, Paige will guide you through a series of drills that will give you a powerful advantage over every other school or gym in your area. LEARN what you need to know, right now to implement one of the most dynamic fitness programs at your facility IMMEDIATELY!
Rev-It-Up!Have you been wondering what to do with your cardio kickboxing customers now? Have you struggled with ways to keep these students engaged, captivated and excited? Muay Thai Fitness™ classes have a completely different look than any cardio kickboxing classes and will help you take your classes to the next level. This class will put you through a 50 minute workout and will show you techniques and tools you HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. The end game for all school owners is customer retention and this course will breathe new life into your cardio programs.
Saturday, 12:15pm -12:45pm
Mitt training classes are highly adaptable classes and generate more revenue in pro-shop sales. This workshop will break down guidelines for implementing mitt drills into your school so you can train your staff. Although many in our industry have mitt skill s, the goal is to identify how to make mitt-training classes successful in your school for large groups. We will discuss the obstacles some face when introducing mitts and how to teach large, beginner groups at once mitt-holding skills. We will also offer boxing drills to promote technical boxing without sacrificing the workout.
Have you lost some students because they want to switch to Crossfit? The StrikeFit® program and exercises will help you retain students because it was designed as a better alternative to Crossfit. StrikeFit® can best be described as Crossfit with less focus on weightlifting and more focus on striking and kickboxing. This makes it a safer and more exciting alternative. With these exercises, you and your students will experience increased conditioning, strength and improved flexibility.
StrikeFit® is an all-around workout that includes heavy bag and pad work combined with unique ground mobility drills. This program also includes plyometrics, kettlebells, and dumbbell work. The Certified StrikeFit® Instructors will teach you how to put strike combinations together properly, but the focus is on fun and fitness. If you're looking for new ideas for your fitness program, StrikeFit® drills will help.
Join Steve for a session of mental and physical training. This presentation is for any athlete (or non-athlete) wanting to prepare their joints for the stresses of combat sport. Learn special exercises to increase joint strength and integrity in ranges of motion not addressed in conventional modalities. If you have suffered past joint injuries, you will learn how these same drills are key to rehabilitating full range-of-motion and joint function. You will walk away with exercises to maintain joint integrity and joint health--your best investment for a long career in sport. You will learn:
Here's a radical thought: Gym implements will not meet your needs for specific strength in combat sport. Your best implement is your own body, wits, and intelligence. Steve invites you to break from convention and discover rational training. Learn how to implement a joint mobility-strength program into your current training. Learn how to preserve your youth and health and make your martial art a lifelong pursuit--instead of succumbing to the usual short-term burnout and injury. Learn Russian bio-mechanical exercises for strengthening:
Steve Maxwell has studied extensively in Russia and Asia with Masters of mobility, combat, and martial arts, as well as yoga, health and philosophical systems, in his lifelong pursuit of intelligent and practical approaches to good health, vigor and vitality.
Join Master Apolo and learn the cultural indigenous fighting art of the Philippines - KALI. With its Cultural and Philosophical values its history traces back more than 1500 to 2000 years. You might have seen Kali featured on the History Channel's hit show, "Human Weapon," or the Discovery Channel's "Fight Quest." Kali is a very complete martial art, utilizing weapons, empty hands, kicking, striking, and ground fighting. Filipino history has seen the practice of Kali help defend against foreign invaders. The art has even been disseminated and practiced by a variety of Special Forces units worldwide. Kali practitioners are known for their lightning-fast movements and efficient footwork in wielding weapons. In this class you will learn how to use weapons to protect yourself and devastate an opponent. LEARN how to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly.
Martial Arts Schools all over are scared to start a youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program! They lack the understanding for how to do a kids program, so they may try and fail because they tried to do it just like their adult program. Don't fall into the trap! Let Vellore Caballero and his son Jaymin teach you how to teach kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a way that is conducive to growing a large program, while still keeping the integrity of the art intact. We even have the complete curriculum used to create Easton Training Centers (ETC) successful youth program if you need it! ETC placed 4th in the world in 2014 at the Kids Worlds behind Atos, Gracie Barra, and Checkmat!
They will be covering topics that you rarely see covered regarding kids BJJ, such as:
Learn how to implement a motivating youth boxing class that is focused on technique and fitness. This program can serve as a supplemental workout and an entry-level class for new kids. This non-contact driven program caters to children 7 to 14 years old. It will serve three basic needs of every school owner:
This boxing program is designed with the spirit of the martial arts. It will apply the value system of traditional martial arts. This includes offering a structured and discipline class environment, setting goals for advancement and creating opportunities to build character through practice.
Learn how to develop "Black Belts from the Inside out" by integrating martial arts skills, physical qualities of a champion and the A,B,C's of success: Attitude, Behavior, and Character. These are the fundamentals that enable individuals to achieve their fullest potential and bring out the best in others.
Empower students to achieve their life's goals and desires. Health, happiness, prosperity, friendship, peace and security are dreams transformed into everyday realities.
Kenny Johnson has been teaching wrestling for over 20 years. In this class you will learn how to apply to wrestling to any type of martial arts and build it in to your existing curriculum, add a new class, or an entire wrestling program designed especially for kids. You will learn core wrestling concepts that can be built into your kids and adults programs immediately!
Do you feel like everyone around you is capitalizing on private training? What do they know that you don't? This workshop will give you ways to implement a revenue stream directly from private training sessions IMMEDIATELY. It will address the obstacles most schools face to begin a private or semi-private training program and discuss the monetary impact private training can have on your school. LEARN how to choose the right trainers, the right type of sessions that fit your school, and build this service in a way that reflects your company's mission and culture.
Get the essentials you need to dive into Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram and learn how to make these platforms work for you. Learn how and when to post, how to advertise, how to use hashtags effectively and more! Using actual examples, we'll show what results you should expect from these platforms.
Dave Kovar is a master in both martial arts and in business. He has black belts in 10 martial arts styles, oversees the operation of 8 Kovar's Satori Academy schools AND founded a consulting group that coaches over 150 martial arts schools.
In this course, Dave will teach you how to excite and invigorate the students you already have and how to retain them. Plus you'll learn the most EFFECTIVE, ETHICAL and EFFICIENT ways to reach new students. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most successful gym owners in the country!
Is the internet killing your pro shop business? Have you been told that you should have an actual pro shop but don't know how or why to do it? Do you struggle with issues like inventory or theft? In this session we will help you tackle all of these issues and more. We will:
Join Master Apolo and learn the cultural indigenous fighting art of the Philippines - KALI. With its Cultural and Philosophical values, its history traces back more than 1,500 to 2,000 years. You might have seen Kali featured on the History Channel's hit show, "Human Weapon," or the Discovery Channel's "Fight Quest." Kali is a very complete martial art, utilizing weapons, empty hands, kicking, striking, and ground fighting. Filipino history has seen the practice of Kali help defend against foreign invaders. The art has even been disseminated and practiced by a variety of Special Forces units worldwide. Kali practitioners are known for their lightning-fast movements and efficient footwork in wielding weapons. In this class you will learn how to use weapons to protect yourself and devastate an opponent. LEARN how to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly.
The original Gracie system of street defense is far different from MMA, the sport. The modern version of Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a competitive sport has become very stylized and score-oriented; this means it's lost most of its potency as a practical system of street self-defense. This class is an introduction to the original Gracie self-defense program.
The Gracie self-defense technique is singular in its compendium of techniques on a wide scale from the benign neutralizing of aggression...to all-out deadly force. It is this adaptability that makes Gracie original self-defense techniques as ideal for bully-proofing children as it is for higher stakes, martial applications.
Because of its unparalleled focus on escape and non-aggressive response, the Gracie system of street self-defense is especially practical--and potentially life-saving--for women. The objective is not beating someone up--as in a Hollywood movie--but a far more realistic, pragmatic aim, like survival, or simply neutralizing a bigger, stronger attacker. Have no doubt: when facing a bigger, stronger attacker, the likelihood of a fight going to the ground is assured and this is where the Gracie system excels.
Come and join Steve Maxwell, fifth-degree black belt professor under Relson Gracie, for a dynamic, authoritative, hands-on clinic in this fantastic martial art.
Scenario training adds realism and keeps your students interested. This "Fighting While Injured" seminar presents tactics and techniques to keep you in the fight even if you've damaged an arm or leg, or are experiencing impaired vision. During this intense course you will train with simulated injuries and see if the skills and techniques you know can get the job done when you partially disabled and facing an opponent at full strength. You will also learn new tactics and self-defense skills that will allow you to succeed despite your "injury".
This course is designed to fit in with ANY martial art. You will LEARN how to implement it in your existing curriculum or as a stand-alone seminar. Students love this course and you already have almost everything you need to simulate these injuries lying around your school.
When real sparring begins in training, the attrition rate for school and gyms nationwide is around 80%. With that problem in mind, the actual anatomy of the Sparring/Fight-oriented classes has been revolutionized and is now available to you.
In this class, you will be introduced to the methods developed by Fit to Fight® which allow school owners to implement sparring in a new and exciting way.
STX Kickboxing (Savate-Thai-Cross Training) is hybrid striking system developed by Erik Paulson which focuses on explosive techniques in Boxing, Panantukan, Jun Fan/JKD Kickboxing, Savate, and Muay Thai (Thai & Dutch methods). In STX Kickboxing, students will learn a blend of elbows, punches and knees from each art. These skills are easily translated to MMA, kickboxing, and self-defense situations. From glove drills, focus mitts, Thai-pads, and sparring, students have a variety of striking options.
From The Ground Up™ is a three-tiered program that bridges the gap between being told it is imperative "to get back up" and how to actually accomplish that in real time. From The Ground Up™ uses the best of wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with an emphasis on re-prioritizing the "goals" for ground fighting, as opposed to the goals for protracted grappling. Essentially, From The Ground Up™ is the absent modality for practitioners that do not want a sport based grappling program, while recognizing "the need to get wet, in order to not drown."
This class is great for owners who want to teach students a mix of basic krav maga, jiu jitsu and a few other disciplines that combine to accomplish one goal: how to fight to get upright when your opponent or attacker has you on the ground. The techniques you learn can be easily built into your existing classes or can be used as a standalone course for students. From The Ground Up™ will add a new dimension to your fighting and self-defense programs!
Participants of all levels will learn how to maximize speed, strength, power and other attributes through a well designed training program. Important concepts will be shared that will enable you to create the optimal training program.
Many common training myths will also be exposed such as:
Don't you think your fitness programs are as good, if not better than any health club? Running your fitness classes should be just as great as the martial arts you teach: dynamic, challenging, easy to follow and CONSTANTLY CHANGING. Fitness classes should utilize every resource or tool you have available to change it up as much as possible. In this 2 part course you will learn how to build a fitness program that competes with fitness centers that simply uses the space you have WITHOUT a large capital investment.
This course will focus on some training tips but also on the business aspects of incorporating more fitness-oriented classes into your school while not losing your identity as a martial arts school. Pete will tell you WHY this is a great idea that will increase your revenue and student satisfaction and he will tell you HOW to do it. This course will provide you with a SIMPLE method for taking the revenue and profit from the local health club competitors and putting it in YOUR pocket.
Mr. Chat will take you through step by step on how to create a demo team structure for all students that will help compliment your existing programs!
Have you ever thought to yourself, "There has got to be a better way to teach sparring to kids?" Say Goodbye to injury and dropouts due to sparring. This seminar is going to fill you with actionable tips that you can use right away to improve the way sparring is taught in your class. Your children will improve much quicker, have a higher level of confidence with their skills and have more fun too.
Kenny Johnson has been teaching wrestling for over 20 years. In this class you will learn how to apply to wrestling to any type of martial arts and build it in to your existing curriculum, add a new class, or an entire wrestling program designed especially for kids. You will learn core wrestling concepts that can be built into your kids and adults programs immediately!