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I absolutely love the BJJ classes here. The instruction is excellent, the staff is friendly, helpful and well organized and the facilities are great. All this comes together to create an environment where the students help each other learn and improve. It is this that really does it for me. PAMA is not just a place to train, it is a community of friends. BJJ is hard. It can be demoralizing. Having helpful, encouraging friends to train with is what keeps me coming back. It is this that will push me to finally get that black belt some day.

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I love coming here. I have improved my Muay Thai technique. A lot of experienced students in the class make sparring fun. Beyond all of this PAMA is a community.

Sean Kavanagh
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Great place to train and has the largest media presence I've ever experienced in any of the BJJ gyms I've trained at. That is a good thing because it lets you know what you are signing up for and makes the gym culture available to see online. And it is a great culture which is very friendly and welcoming of new students and has a desire to see people continuously improve whether it is BJJ or Muay Thai.

Blair Cuneo
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Excellent Women’s Self Defense class! Walked away with several very good techniques.

Mitch Ludwig
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I recently moved to the area and dropped by to check out the bjj classes. I've been training bjj for the better part of a decade and can say without a doubt that this has been one of the most welcoming gyms I've ever experienced. Great instruction with a good mix of belt levels that gives everyone an opportunity to learn.

Dylan Olson
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I like to get to know a school for a while before giving a review. That said, I've been training in PAMA's BJJ program for about a year now. I came to this school as a 2 stripe blue belt and have had training from several different places over the years. I can say honestly that the Pendergrass brothers have succeeded at creating and continuously cultivating an amazing environment for learning. You feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. And regardless of whether you've never trained before or have been training for decades, there is something here to learn and grow in for everyone. The instructors are patient, love what they do and can break down concepts in ways anyone can understand. The culture here at PAMA is consistently positive and inclusive. Classes are organized well and more experienced students (upper belts) are always willing to help those looking for guidance. If you're looking for a place to train, just stop by PAMA and see for yourself.

Chris George
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The professionalism of the staff is unmatched. All of the instructors are great with kids. Both of my kids love being here.

James Willison
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This is a great to train both mind and body in the art of BJJ. The main instructors, Guy and Rob, are knowledge and care about their students. I was particularly impressed that they (and other instructors) already knew my name despite not having formally introduced myself to them. That’s a little thing, but it meant they want to know who is coming to their facility. As well, the other students, particularly the upper belts, are great training partners. In my experience, they know when to go hard and also when to help a beginner out. PAMA is an excellent place to train and to be a part of a community looking to improve themselves on and off the mats.

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How Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts is Preparing For Coronavirus & COVID19

March 13, 2020

*** Updated 10:00 pm on Thursday, March 12th, 2020***

The team at Pendergrass Academy is committed to the health and safety of our Members.

We will use this page (as well as communicate via our Facebook Group and Page and E-Mail) to keep you posted.

We are taking this 1 day at a time as this is an unprecedented event that is occurring.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Our Team is being very proactive in taking steps towards the health of our students and hygiene in our gym. 

We have hand sanitizer readily available at the academy and antibacterial hand soap in the bathrooms. 

We regularly clean our mats with commercial-grade cleaner and have increased the number of sessions of mat cleanings per day and have also increased deep cleaning sessions per week for the time being.  We have also invested in a local company (Cintas) to provide us weekly with the best possibly cleaning supplies and equipment. 

We are urging all students, parents and siblings to STAY HOME if you feel sick, even if the symptoms are not consistent with the coronavirus or flu.  This will help the spreading of any and all illnesses.  This is our policy year-round, but we are asking everyone to be especially vigilant during this time.  

ONLINE CLASSES

For those who are unable to attend class due to illness or other risk factors, we do have the technology in place to allow for realtime at-home participation, including interaction from your kids’ favorite instructors.

Online Classes will begin next week.

Our entire monthly martial arts curriculum is also already available for members on our PAMA App.

GOOD FRIDAY DAY CAMP

As of today, we are still running Good Friday Day Camp.

We love our community and we love the families who live here. We are not going to let this have negative effect on your ability to go to work and make a living.

We will have limited spaces in these camps and they will be available for children ages 5-12 who are healthy and symptom free. (Touch-free temperature scans on student’s foreheads will be conducted Friday when they arrive and students must be 98.9 degrees or lower.)

If you need a safe, clean, and healthy environment for your child, as of this time, we are fully prepared to stay open and offer full-day camps from 7:00am-5:30pm if schools shut down. 

FREEZING YOUR PROGRAM

As a courtesy to our members, anytime you miss more than 4 weeks of training, we have always added that missed time to the end of your Program.

If you foresee yourself being out for more than 4 weeks, please send us an e-mail requesting a freeze form and we will add your missed time to the end of your Program.

Your monthly payment will still be processed – but you won’t lose your time.

CDC PREVENTION STEPS

We are also asking our students to follow the CDC’s prevention steps below to stop the spreading of illnesses.  Specifically:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask (not recommended- see website)
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. 

You can find these guidelines and more information here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html

LEADERS DON’T PANIC, THEY PREPARE

While we recognize the seriousness of this virus, we also recognize that remaining physically fit is an important way to ensure a healthy immune system.

Further, we believe that in frightening times, it is important for kids to maintain as much consistency as possible, within reason.

Our goal is to employ practices that reduce risk while focusing on educating our students with empathy and compassion so they can balance their emotions with logic and information.

Your children are going to follow your lead.

Make sure it’s one to follow.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

We are hoping that everyone will do their part as we take every measure to keep our Academy a safe and clean environment.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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