PROGRAM INFO
WHAT IS KICKBOXING?
Our style of kickboxing blends several different styles, like Dutch Kickboxing and Muay Thai. It remains an excellent discipline for anyone seeking to learn self-defense, train MMA, or just improve general fitness levels.
WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR AND BRING TO CLASS?
Students are required to bring their own gear. The gear list is as follows:
• a mouthguard
• handwraps
• 14-16oz gloves. These heavier weight gloves offer greater cushion and protection in sparring practice.
• shin guards
YOUR COACH
COACH
DREW RICE
Coach Drew brings a practical, cross-disciplinary approach to the Striking program at Bear Trap. As his foundational background spans multiple martial arts disciplines, Drew seamlessly integrates Muay Thai and Dutch Kickboxing's devastating techniques directly into the MMA-focused striking system he teaches today.
Rather than treating striking as existing in a vacuum, Drew approaches teaching striking through a combat-tested lens. He emphasizes technical footwork & clean mechanics, showing students how traditional kickboxing concepts can be a valuable set of tools for mixed martial arts. Expect technical sessions designed to build crisp technique, solid defense, and serious functional conditioning.
