We offer a wide variety of reality based self-defense programs to meet your personal goals and needs. Our combat programs are for both men and women from all walks of life, from novice to expert level of training experience. All skill and fitness levels are welcome to join. In fact, you don’t need previous martial arts or self-defense training to start. Our programs include:

Reality-Based Martial Arts Training
Our goal is to provide you with the most practical martial arts and self defense training in the world. Each and every lesson is taught exclusively by Sammy Franco. We teach close-quarter hand-to-hand combat (CQC), ground fighting, submission and joint locks, boxing, kickboxing, combat psychology, makeshift weapons, weapon disarming skills, de-escalation skills, escapes from chokes, locks and holds, tactile sensitivity, speed training, threat assessment, situational awareness, combat conditioning, and much much more.

Knife Fighting, Stick Combat, Cane Fighting and More!
We offer some of the most innovative and practical weapons training program in the world. Our stick fighting curriculum includes both single and double stick training for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.
We also offer beginner to advanced levels of tactical cane fighting and kubotan/tactical flashlight training. Knife Fighting programs are also available from beginner level all the way to expert. Special military knife fighting training is also available. Please contact us for more information.

Combat Conditioning & Fitness
Conditioning and fitness is a very important component of self-defense and martial arts training. At Contemporary Fighting Arts, we have a complete program that will get you into the best shape of your life. We only use the highest quality workout equipment, including: Century Martial Arts, Ringside, Combat Sports, Ivanko, Iron Grip, Hammer Strength, Icarion and Rouge Fitness.
What makes us so different from other schools?
- We are not a commercial, cookie-cutter school looking for a large number of students. In fact, to provide you with the best martial arts training, we intentionally keep our student enrollment low.
- There are no contracts to sign.
- No high-pressure sales people.
- No mandatory equipment or uniform purchases.
- Classes are always small and individualized.
- Lessons are tailored to meet your personal goals.
- Lessons are taught exclusively by Sammy Franco, founder of Contemporary Fighting Arts.
Visit our Classes and Schedule link to learn more.