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The Combative Martial Arts Academy
Functional Self Defense

FIGHT, FLIGHT or FREEZE:
Which are you most likely to do if faced with a violent encounter? Through the devistating fighting system of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do, you train to respond instantly and decisively to shut down violence before it escalates.

The Combative Martial Arts Academy is the only place in the Birmingham, Alabama area where Hardcore Jeet Kune Do is offered in their purest form. Our approach is HARDCORE STREET COMBAT: no pajamas, no barefoot kata, no ceremonial bowing; just no-nonsense applied science for stopping a violent encounter quickly and decisively.

No previous martial arts experience is necessary. We start from the ground up, training (or re-training) your body to use the most natural stances, footwork, kicks and strikes in the most direct and efficient manner. From "Day One" fundamentals, you learn self-defense skills that become ingrained and intuitive. As you progress, you gain skill, strength, speed, endurance and intuition -- the core tools that will keep you from becoming a victim of violence.

Training Locations
Tuesday and Thursday evening classes in Hardcore Jeet Kune Do are held at Powerhouse Gym, located at 301 Southgate Drive in Pelham, Al (right off I-65 in the Oak Mountain Amphitheater area).  Once you get off I-65 onto Cahaba Valley Road/Highway 119, you go through a few lights and you will see an O'Charley's restaurant on the right.  Turn right at the light as if going to O'Charley's.  This is Southgate Drive.  Behind O'Charley's is a restaurant called Two Pesos.  Right next to that is Powerhouse Gym.  This is a very convenient and safe location for our club, with excellent hours and plenty of well lighted private parking.

PowerHouse Gym The phone number there is (205) 982-5111.  There are plenty of hotels, restaurants and shopping areas nearby, and easy access to I-65.  Classes are from 8:00 to 9:45 P.M., and you will need to call Sifu Lamar M. Davis II at (205) 956-1901 to make an appointment to come by and watch a class.

Sifu Lamar Davis Your Instructor
Your instructor is Sifu Lamar M. Davis II, Second Generation student of Bruce Lee with over 20 years training in Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Davis has trained with eighteen of Bruce Lee's original students, is certified as a Full Instructor directly by five of them, and is recognized as a Full Instructor by the rest. Sifu Davis is the author of Scientific Streetfighting and over 70 articles published in various martial arts magazines. Click here for more information.

A Private Club
The Combative Martial Arts Academy is a private club. This is for quality control. We do not discriminate against anyone, regardless of race, sex or religion. Anyone has the right to apply for membership. We just want serious, dedicated students who have a sincere desire to learn. We realize that your time is limited, and will not allow your training to be disrupted by individuals who are not studying as seriously as you are.

If you have a criminal record involving anything of a violent nature, if you use drugs of an illegal nature, if you drink alcoholic beverages regularly and go out to bars looking for trouble, then we don't want you training here. We do not put up with the abuse of Bruce Lee's fighting methods in any way. We want members who are dedicated to keeping their bodies (and minds) in good shape. If you will abuse your own body, you will more than likely abuse anything. We have a saying that goes something like this:

"If you take care of your body, it will take care of you."
"If you let your body down, it will surely let you down."

Rules of the Academy
We have very specific rules about training at the Combative Martial Arts Academy. Please click the link above to familiarize yourself with our requirements.

If you are interested in a serious method of self defense, then Hardcore Jeet Kune Do is the art for you. We will look forward to having you train with us.