The 7500 sq.ft Training Center features a full size Octogon,Benny 'The Jets' Boxing ring,Imported Tatami mats from Gemany,Swain Judo Throwing mats,crash pads,hanging & stationary bags,speed & double end bags,Fitness center with weights,bikes & exercise machines.The MMA class is made from Judo,Jiu-Jitsu,Sambo,& KickBoxing.Hall of Fame,World Champion Instructor 6th Degree Black Belt - Master Chief Dr.Dana Charvet.
Keywords: MMA - Mixed Martial Arts - Grappling - Judo - JiuJitsu - Sambo - Full Contact KickBoxing - Boxing - Cage Fighting - Pankration - Chin Na - Ultimate Fighting Championship - UFC - Wrestling - GoJu Ryu Karate - Gene LeBell - Gokor - Benny 'the Jet' Urquidez - Hayastan Grappling - Ventura Martial Arts - Oxnard Martial Arts - Ventura Fight Club - Krav Maga - Army Ranger JiuJtsu & Submission Fighting - Marine Corpes Martial Arts Program - MCMAP - IFL - Inernational Fight League - American KickBoxing Academy - Port Hueneme Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Savate KickBoxing - Muay Thai KickBoxing - Brazilian JiuJitsu & Muay Thai - Danger Zone Fight Club - Charvet Martial Arts Academy - Arrest & control - LAPD Martial Arts Advisory Council - Combatives
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
16 Years in Ventura,& total of 30 plus years of teaching.My 1st competition was at age 7,my last in 2007 a age 50!
What is your primary product or service?
Mixed Martial Arts Classes & Training.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Grandfather,Father & Mother are Black Belts.Started formal classes at age 5.Became Two Time World Champion & Five time National Champion.Multiple Hall of Fame Member,including The Masters Hall of Fame.6th Degree Black Belt in Judo-JiuJitsu,& 6th Degree from the American KickBoxing Academy.MMA master of the Year-2006,Jiu-Jisu Instructor of the Year-2007,Grappling Master of the Year-2008.UFC coach & Trainer.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My Experience Speaks for itself,but I have the Largest Gym(7500sq.ft.),The best equipment,The Cleanest,with Guest Celebrity Instructors,Its on a main Street easy to find, & Plenty of parking.Full size Octogon,Boxing ring,Fitness center,showers,locker room,space for tournament spectators,Plus Two of the Largest training floors in one facility.a Professional Sponsord Facility.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Three - Ventura county,Cal.-North Hollywood,Cal.,-& Corpes Christi,Texas.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take the 101 Freeway north to Victoria ave,go left towards the Harbor & Beaches,its on the left hand side opposite the harbor in the shopping center with a Giant red Danger Zone sign,easy to find--3761 w. Hemlock st.
What type of payments do you accept?
cash & credit cards - unlimited classes & no contracts! - Mention this web site & get two for the price of one!
Which areas do you service?
Ventura county,oxnard,Port Hueneme,Malibu,Santa Barbara,Camarillo,& Newbery Park.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dr. Dana Charvet.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday Daytimes -10am to 1pm,& evenings -5pm to 10pm.also Saturday 9am to 3pm.Sunday fighters only.Also group & private lessons available with tournament coaching.