Dear Parents and Students,


Re-opening of Creighton MMA & Fitness Academy from temporary COVID-19 closure

  1. Beginning Tuesday May 5th: All FITNESS CLASSES will begin (Fitness Kickboxing and TBF Classes).
  2. Beginning Monday May 11th: ADULT BJJ & MMA STRIKING, as well as continued fitness classes.
  3. Beginning Wednesday May 13th: KID’S BJJ/MMA, as well as continued Adult BJJ, MMA striking and fitness classes.

We will be staggering the re-opening of our academy, beginning Tuesday May 5th with only fitness classes to start with (Fitness Kickboxing and TBF). The week after (Monday May 11th) will be the addition of Adult BJJ & MMA striking classes. Wednesday May 13th will be the addition of Kid’s BJJ & MMA classes.

Due to social distancing guidelines, we will not be able to have our Adult or Kid’s BJJ classes include partner drilling or sparring until we reach phase three. Have no worries, the classes will be great nonetheless!! Health officials are saying that each phase will last approximately 2 weeks if the numbers continue to decline as predicted. This would then put us around May 22nd for phase 3.


What we have done to help reduce any potential spread:

  1. We have literally disinfected the entire academy from top to bottom. We will continue to disinfect everything daily after each use.
  2. We obviously are not allowing anyone with flu like symptoms, even if they do not have a temperature, to train. Please if you are sick at all or do not feel good, do not come in to train.
  3. We now have 6 hand sanitizing/washing stations throughout the academy. (2) in the mat area, (3) in the fitness area and (1) in the lobby. These do not include our bathrooms.
  4. You have the option to wear a mask at all times if you choose to.
  5. Our fitness classes will have an “inside" limit of 14 participants within the fitness area. All bags and stations are 6 feet from one another.
  6. We have staggered the classes so that there is always 15 minutes between each class which allows the class to leave before the next one comes in.
  7. Jiu-Jitsu mats will be disinfected after each class
  8. There are additional spray disinfectant bottles, that we will have out, to spray down your machine or station and exercise equipment before the next person uses it.
  9. All employees will have temperatures taken every day before they start.
  10. All fitness classes, adult classes and kid’s classes will have students practicing social distancing (6 feet) until Phase 3 of the opening phases begins.
  11. Only 2 students allowed in the locker rooms at one time

We ask that students and parents follow some rules that we have set forth for each class until we reach phase 3. These are as follows:


Fitness Classes: Starting Tuesday May 5th

  1. We have only 14 working bags set up in our fitness kickboxing area now. Each bag is at least 6 feet apart from the next. We ask that when you get to class, to stand by your bag to help keep social distancing at all times.
  2. We have staggered all classes with 15 minutes between each class. Fitness Kickboxing will be 45 minutes long until phase 3. When fitness classes are over please leave soon after so that you do not cross over with the next class coming in.
  3. Please wipe down your plyo box, medicine ball, bands and equipment after class with the supplied spray bottles we will have.
  4. Please do not come early, come on time so that we do not have students standing around the academy during these 1st two phases of social distancing.
  5. Please come alone or with a family member that will be participating in the same class. We understand that many parents bring their children with them as they work out. During the 1st two phases we can only have participants in the academy who are going to train in that class due to social distancing guidelines. At phase 3, other family members or friends who are non members will then be able to come in as well.
  6. Only 2 students in the locker rooms at one time
  7. If possible please come dressed and ready to train
  8. If you would like to wear a mask, of course this is fine
  9. Please bring sneakers to each TBF class. If weather permits, classes will be outside in the fitness park. :0)


Adult BJJ & MMA Striking Classes: Starting Monday May 11th

  1. We have a max size of 24 participants for each class. Each student will have their designated 10x10 spot on the mat. If you have boxing gloves and shin pads please bring your own for the MMA Striking classes.
  2. IMPORTANT: Adult BJJ Students: Make a grappling dummy (Many videos on YouTube under search of “Making grappling Dummy”) Please make your own homemade grappling dummy by looking at a video on YouTube. We will also be sending out a video as well in the next few days. All you will need is your GI, a few smaller pillows, 4 towels and possibly swim noodles and duct tape if you would like to reinforce it. It takes approx. 15-20 minutes to make. Very simple to make.. The grappling dummy is only needed for adults, not the kid’s classes.
  3. You can wear No-Gi to class, but the dummy will be in a Gi for techniques.
  4. Please bring a medical mask of some type to class.
  5. When you get on the mat please go to one of the designated 24 spots which assures required social distancing.
  6. Please do not come early, come on time so that we do not have students standing around the academy during these 1st two phases of social distancing.
  7. Please come alone or with a family member that will be participating in the same class. We understand that many parents bring their children with them as they work out. During the 1st two phases we can only have participants in the academy who are going to train in that class due to social distancing guidelines. At phase 3 other family members or friends who are non members will then be able to come in as well.
  8. Only 2 students in the locker rooms at one time
  9. If possible please come dressed and ready to train
  10. There will be no BJJ drilling with partners or sparring until phase 3 (approx. May 22nd).
  11. FORMAT OF BJJ CLASS (through phase 1 & 2): Class will start with a warm up, followed by some important solo BJJ drills that will be very helpful in progressing your BJJ game. We will then do 2 moves on your home made grappling dummy. In conclusion, we will put you through a BJJ specific workout at the end. The workout will be great!
  12. FORMAT OF MMA STRIKING CLASS (through phase 1 & 2): Class will start with footwork in your designated spots. Then you will do different striking combinations. involving kicks and punches on mitts/distant noodles. And finally distant sparring will be the last 15 minutes. You will have a great workout. MMA students please bring a medical mask.
  13. Since we have a limited number of students in each class through phase 1 & 2, we have included more class times. We will have sign-up sheets where you will sign up for class slots at the academy.

14. All Adult BJJ and MMA Striking classes will be 45 minutes in length due to the staggering of classes we need to do in phases 1 & 2. Phase 3 goes back to normal time length.


Kid’s BJJ & MMA: Starting Wednesday May 13th

  1. We have a max size of 12 participants for each class. Each child will have approx. a 200 square foot designated spot on the mat.
  2. The only time they will leave their designated area, is to go to a designated heavy bag that is also 6 feet from the next bag.
  3. When child enters the mat space, please go to one of the designated 12 spots which will have a square box to mark where they are to sit until class starts.
  4. Please do not come early, come on time so that we do not have students standing around the academy during these 1st two phases.
  5. If they would like to wear a mask, of course this is fine
  6. Hand washing at one of our 6 hand wash stations will be required before AND at the end of class.
  7. All kid’s classes are 30 minutes long. Unfortunately, we have to ask parents to drop kids off (or) walk them into the academy and wait in the vehicle during the 1st two phases due to social distancing guidelines. Phase 3 goes back to normal.
  8. Please have your son or daughter come dressed in their Gi and ready to train.
  9. There will be no Brazilian jiujitsu training or contact with other students through phase 1 and phase 2.
  10. FORMAT OF KID’S CLASSES (through phase 1 & 2): Kid’s classes will start with a warm up and calisthenics in their designated spot. Then solo BJJ drills in their designated spots. Followed by punching and kicking combinations on a designated heavy bag which is 6 feet from the next. Each child will have their own bag. And finally we will end with a game with them back in their designated spots.
  11. Since we have a limited number of students in each class through phase 1 & 2, we have included more class times on our schedule and class times are earlier. Please see attached schedule for times. We will have sign-up sheets where you will sign up for class slots at the academy.

12. All Kid’s BJJ/MMA classes will be 30 minutes in length due to the staggering of classes we need to do in phases 1 & 2. Phase 3 goes back to normal time length.

Also during Phase 1 and Phase 2 we will continue to post our daily TBF workouts and “Move Of The Day” on Facebook for any individuals that would like to wait a while longer.


SCHEDULE: During phase 1 and phase 2 we have edited the schedule to add a few more classes. Please look at the schedule as there are a few changes for the 1st two phases. At phase 3 the schedule will go back to normal. I have attached the schedule in the flowing news link on this page.


MAKING UP MISSED CLASSES/PAYMENT:

Once again, thank you to all that were able to continue paying through this COVID-19 quarantine. I just want to reiterate from the last email that your classes / payment can be made up the following ways.

  1. Make up any classes missed through any of our programs (including fitness). If on a 4 classes per week and can’t make up that many classes, reduce to 2 per week until you make up the classes.
  2. Put it towards kid’s camp
  3. Take one month off the end of your agreement
  4. Unlimited Classes: Bring package price down to lowest package until un-used payment is fulfilled.

*Options can be combined*

In conclusion, we know these have been some very difficult times for us all. We have laid out some very safe social distancing guidelines that we are following throughout these phases. We feel very safe and confident with restarting our classes in this format. We hope to see you all very soon.