Training times are broken down into program type, age, and Training Level. To learn more about Training Levels for each program, see below.
Duncan MMA Classes are broken down into “levels”. Below is a description of the varying levels specific to BJJ training.
- Level 1 – Fundamentals Training – Beginners are welcome. Lots of detailed instructions for basic moves and concepts that are practiced starting with no resistance that is slowly increased. Some situational drilling is done at the end of class to specifically practice the techniques for that week in a live way. Some live rounds (called rolling) is done.
- Level 2 – Intermediate Training – Students are expected to know the warm ups and to understand basic positions and submissions. Minor instruction is given on fundamentals with the focus being more advanced techniques and linking together fundamental techniques into sequences. Students must be willing to live train at the end of class. These classes are more cardio intensive.
- Level 3 – Advanced Training – Students must have a firm knowledge of the fundamentals to attend. Advanced techniques are taught in a semi-live environment and practiced with real resistance. These classes are more cardio intensive.
- Level 4 – Competition Training – All students are welcome, but training is specifically geared towards competitors. Classes have a high cardio intensity and involve a large amount of live rounds.
Duncan MMA Classes are broken down into “levels”. Below is a description of the varying levels specific to Kickboxing training.
- Level 1 – Fundamentals Training – Beginners are welcome. Lots of detailed instructions for basic moves and concepts that are practiced primarily using Thai Pads. “Tech Sparring”, a form of slow, light contact drilling is done at the end of each class. No live sparring is done.
- Level 2 – Intermediate Training – Students are expected to know the warm ups and to understand basic technique for attack and defense. Minor instruction is given on fundamentals with the focus being more advanced techniques and linking together fundamental techniques into sequences. Must be willing to spar. This class is more cardio intensive.
- Level 3 – Advanced Training -Training is focused on high level drills and situation specific drilling with lots of sparring. Not for beginners. Students must be invited to attend advanced classes.
- Level 4 – Competition Training – All students are welcome, but training is specifically geared towards competitors. Classes have a high cardio intensity and involve a large amount of live rounds.
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Duncan MMA is home to Kingsport Jiu-Jitsu, Kingsport Karate, and the Kingsport Wrestling Club. Premier MMA, BJJ, and wrestling training in Kingsport, TN.
Staff
Our Instructors
Brian Duncan
Dr. Brian Duncan has been training in martial arts for 3 decades. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in SGC Karate & Kickboxing and a purple belt in BJJ. Coach Brian also has a 2nd degree black belt in Koei-Kan Karate and a black belt in Wing Chun.
Tom Clerici
Tom Clerici is a BJJ black belt having trained under Professor Steven Bongiorno, Professor Jay Regalbuto, and Professor Chris Massie. He has prepared world-class competitors for ADCC World Championships and Trials, IBJJF World and Pan Championships, EBI Invitationals and many local and national tournaments.
Kailey Duncan
Kailey Duncan is a BJJ Blue Belt and the head coach for our “Women’s Introductory Self-Defense Course” and an assistant coach for our Kids BJJ classes.
Steven Bongiorno
Steven Bongiorno has been training in martial arts for over 40 years. He earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in 2005 and currently holds a third degree black belt. The owner of South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he has multiple BJJ affiliate schools and is active in all of them. He has trained with UFC fighters, prepared world champions, and actively teaches professional MMA fighters, jiu jitsu competitors, and BJJ hobbyists of all ages. In August of 2019 he was inducted into the New Jersey Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Assistants
Junior Coaches
Sophia Duncan
Sophia Duncan has been training for 9 years. She has a yellow belt in BJJ and a purple belt in SGC Karate. She helps to coach the kids classes.
Elena Duncan
Elena Duncan has been training for 8 years. She has a yellow belt in BJJ and a purple belt in SGC Karate. She helps to coach the Little Ninjas classes.
Gwendolyn Duncan
Gwendolyn Duncan has been training for 6 years. She has a grey belt in BJJ and a yellow belt in SGC Karate. She helps to coach the Little Ninjas classes.