FAQ | Central PA MMA - State College, PA / Penn State - Mixed Martial Arts / Muay Thai Kickboxing / Boxing

Gloves – For striking classes (Muay Thai, Boxing, Women’s Kickboxing) you will need boxing gloves. Any glove that is closed and does not expose the fingers or palm will be fine. Eventually you will need shin pads and a mouth piece as well. All can be purchased at our pro-shop or your local sporting goods store.

Water – Please bring water in a closed container such as a Nalgene or sports bottle.

Clothing – Simply wear something comfortable to move around in. Shorts and a t-shirt will do just fine. We do not wear shoes on our mat so bare feet or socks is preferred. For Jiu-Jitsu classes you will need to purchase a gi. The gi is not mandatory for your first class. A groin protector is strongly recommended.

What is the difference between Muay Thai and Women’s Kickboxing?

Muay Thai Boxing is a co-ed class which focuses on the art of Thai Boxing and includes moderate person to person contact. Women’s Kickboxing however is meant for women who are interested in getting a great cardio workout that is built on the fundamentals of Muay Thai with light person to person contact.

Can I spar once I join a program?

YES! If you are a currently active fighter and are able to demonstrate the fundamentals of Muay Thai / Boxing you are invited to join us in sparring. However, each person must be approved by Kru Gruhn to spar. Jiu-Jitsu students and Reality Based MMA students are encouraged to spar as soon as they feel ready. **Unauthorized sparring will not be tolerated.

I don’t have any previous experience, is this okay?

Yes! In our efforts to offer ongoing enrollment we are always accepting new students who may or may not have any previous experience. We will place you with an assistant instructor to go over the fundamental material needed to join the group. Simply plan on attending your preferred class at it’s normally scheduled time and we will make sure you’re placed in the correct group.

I will be missing several classes, can I take some other classes in replacement?

YES! If you feel that you will be missing classes in the program you are signed up for, you may add on a program to make up for the classes. Additional programs are $25 on top of the cost from the current program you are in. We cannot however allow someone to mix and match classes from different programs to fit their schedule. Each spot in a program is reserved for paying students of that specific program.

When do I have to sign up by? When does the next session start?

We offer ongoing enrollment which means that you may start at any time during the year. We do however follow the structure of Penn State University’s semester schedule. As such, the material follows a curriculum progression which starts at the beginning of each seminar. If you are to join a program in the middle of a semester we will put you with an assistant instructor to get you caught up on the material presented. We also offer online learning HERE which will aid in your ability to absorb the material.

I want to compete, how long will it take me until I’ll have my first fight?

Being ready to compete is largely dependent on how much time you can dedicate to your training. In addition, please understand that everyone learns at different speeds. Our current fighters who are serious about their training and competitive carrier take all of the classes, every week night. If you are unable to commit to a serious training schedule it will take you longer than someone who is willing to put in the hours of training to get good. With that said, it should be every “fighter’s” goal to “get good first” before they even think about fighting.

Do you teach UFC at your gym?

NO. UFC is an organization, it is not a style, nor is it a class. Similarly, athletes don’t play NFL, . . . they play football.

I don’t want to take classes. Can I just pay for a gym membership and come in and use the bags and equipment?

To use the Martial Arts facilities of Central PA Mixed Martial Arts, you need to be a member of one of the programs.

Payment:

I want to join a program but can’t make all the classes. Can I pay less?

Similar to taking a class at Penn State University, if you sign up for a class it will cost the same, regardless of how many days you are able to make the class. This is because you signing up for a program reserves your spot in each of the classes. We like to maintain a comfortable student to teacher ratio and if people could pay less and only come to a few classes it would likely put us over ratio. However, you are more than welcome to pay by the class but it will likely cost you more than if you paid for the program, see below.

Can I pay by the class? If so, how much does it cost?

Yes you can pay by the class! We charge $25 for unlimited classes per day or $12.50 per class. We reserve several spots in each program for guests and people who are unable to commit to a class on a monthly basis. Start up fees and a minimum number of classes per semester may be required.

Can I pay by cash or check?

Yes you can by cash or check however, our discounts and waiving the start up fees and cancellation charges are based on our automatic payment. We also require you to pay for your first and last month if you’re paying by cash or check.

I won’t be here during the break between semesters. Will I still be charged?

We understand that there will be times when a student will not be able to attend class. This can be due to breaks, being sick, tests, school projects, etc. Because of this we discount our programs drastically to help compensate for the lost classes.

Our standard rate for a class is $12.50. If we were to charge you for every class you take in a program the cost per month for a single program would be $150 that meets three times a week. We understand you’ll miss class during spring break, winter break, etc. and because of this we cut the cost of the program in half and only charge $75 per month per program.

With that said each program is $75 per month and $25 additional for any program thereafter. This allows us to spread the cost of the program over several months rather than charging you for each class you take making the monthly cost fluctuate. Doing this we take the average cost of a student who would miss classes and charge the same monthly fee regardless of breaks; $75.

However, we encourage you to make it to every class possible and take advantage of the great rates! We require a minimum of two full paying months for all memberships. Please also remember that the gym is open year round and even if classes are not in session you are more than welcome to use the facilities.

How does your payment plan work?

All of our programs follow a payment plan. There are no start up fees or cancellation charges with our monthly payment plans at Central PA Mixed Martial Arts and we only require a minimum of two full months payment. Payments ae automatically deducted from either a checking/saving account or a credit card. We simply ask that you give us 31 days notice and your payments will stop after the next billing cycle. The cost is $75 per program and $25 per program thereafter. If you have family members interested in taking a program it is only $25 additional per family member per program.

If you feel that your attendance will be sporadic we encourage you to consider paying by the class. However, doing so will not get you a discounted rate. Additionally, if you feel that you cannot commit to two months you can pay for a single month for $100 per program.

What is your policy with canceling a membership?

For our open ended payment program you can cancel your membership at any time, simply give us 31 days notice. Your payments will then stop after the next billing cycle. This means that if at any time during a month you give us notice, your last paying month will be the next month. Cancel in December and January will be your last month, cancel in January and February will be your last month, etc. If you then decide at some point you would like to reinstate your membership there will be a reinstating fee of $75. For members who know they will only be away for a certain amount of time, holding a membership is a inexpensive alternative to canceling. See below:

I forgot to cancel my membership and just realized that I’ve been charged for X number of months. Can I get a refund?

Similar to other services (cell phones, internet, television, insurance, etc.) even if the service was not used, you still need to pay for it. By paying you are reserving a spot in one of our programs. If we happen to be full, your spot is counted. Only until you cancel your membership are we able to free up the spot you are paying for and fill it with another person. With that said, late cancellations will follow the same policy as normal cancellations.

Can I put my membership on hold?

Yes. At any point you can put your membership on hold for a fraction of the monthly cost. Simply give us 31 days notice. The hold would start after the next billing cycle and there is a minimum of 2 months. Holding your membership will guarantee when prices go up you will still stay at the same rate. It also assures you that there will be a spot in the program when you return. The standard rate for holds is $25 per month.

How do your discounts work for families?

To qualify for the family discount family’s must have at least one father or mother that attends the facility or, siblings that are under the age of fourteen. This means that siblings that are over fourteen do not qualify for the family discount unless they have a parent also attending the facility. Family members can share in the “additional program” pricing. For instance, if one family member was taking a program at $75.00, each additional family member would only pay $25.00 per program.

General:

Where are you located?

CPAMMA is currently moving into a new facility! Stay tuned for an exact address.

Where can I park?

You can park in the lot directly outside of the gym for FREE!