Participant Requirements & Minor PolicyParticipants must be 18 or older to enroll themselves and sign liability waivers or membership documents. This requirement applies to regular memberships, trial classes, visitors, and seminars.Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present before participating. The parent or legal guardian must personally complete, and sign all required liability waivers and membership documents at the Academy.Waivers for minors cannot be emailed or sent home to be returned later. Requiring documents to be completed in person allows us to verify who is signing and confirm that the individual has the legal authority to consent on the minor’s behalf. Our waivers are also completed electronically on an Academy iPad through a system connected directly to our membership and billing software, so we cannot properly issue or process them as emailed or paper forms.No other individual may sign on behalf of a minor. This includes siblings, relatives, grandparents, family friends, or accompanying adults. The only exception is a legally appointed guardian who provides appropriate guardianship documentation for verification. These requirements apply without exception and must be completed before a minor may participate in any class or event.

If you have never trained before, just bring yourself and a bottle of water! Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely, along with slip-on shoes that are easy to remove before stepping onto the mats. Training clothes must not have zippers.All attire must provide appropriate coverage for a professional, comfortable, and distraction-free training environment. Very short compression shorts, such as Nike Pro-style shorts, may not be worn on their own, and sports bras must have a shirt worn over them. Male participants wearing compression shorts, leggings, or similar form-fitting garments must wear athletic shorts over them to ensure appropriate coverage.If you have trained before and already own the appropriate equipment, please bring it with you. Depending on the class, this may include a GI, boxing gloves, and shin guards.Our Academy is a professional learning environment. Everyone is here to train, improve, and learn martial arts, and appropriate training attire helps keep the focus where it belongs.

If your goal is to build a successful competitive fighting career, consistency is essential.A well-rounded MMA athlete must develop skills in Boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu—each discipline is an important piece of the MMA puzzle. Our schedule is designed to allow everyone, including complete beginners, to train in each area every week.Starting martial arts is exciting, and it can be tempting to train as much as possible right away. However, taking on too much too soon can quickly lead to burnout. For your first few months, we recommend following the suggested training schedule while your body adjusts and you build a strong, sustainable routine.We have an established fight team, but athletes must complete at least six months of consistent class training before they can be considered for the team or matched for a fight. Fight-team practices build upon the techniques taught in our regular classes, so athletes need a dependable foundation before they can train with the team safely and effectively. Completing six months of training does not automatically guarantee placement on the team or a fight; readiness is determined by the coaches.Remember: 99% of MMA happens behind the scenes. The work you consistently put into regular classes is what prepares you for the opportunities that come later.

Yes! We carry a selection of training gear for purchase at the Academy. If we do not have what you need in stock, we can order it for you or help you find and order the appropriate equipment.If you are unsure about sizing, brands, or what is required for your classes, please ask one of our coaches before purchasing. We are happy to help you choose gear that fits properly and is appropriate for your training.We also offer custom Academy merchandise—including T-shirts, hats, cups, and more—through our online shop.All students are required to have their own appropriate training gear for class.

Yes! We warmly welcome visitors from all over. If you need help deciding which classes would be best to drop into please reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any questions. If you are visiting please try to have your gear with you. If you do not have your gear please reach out so we can see if any loaner gear can be reserved for your visit!  Day pass : $20Week pass : $50 You can reach us at :THENEXTELEMENTACADEMY@GMAIL.COM@thenextelementacademy on Facebook and InstagramParticipant Requirements & Minor PolicyParticipants must be 18 years or older to enroll and sign membership agreements, including trial classes, visitors or seminars.Minors (under 18) must have a parent or legal guardian present for the initial class and must personally sign all liability waivers and membership documents before participating in a class. Waivers for minors cannot be emailed or sent home to be returned later. Requiring documents to be completed in person allows us to verify who is signing and confirm that the individual has the legal authority to consent on the minor’s behalf. Our waivers are also completed electronically through a system connected directly to our membership and billing software, so we cannot properly issue or process them as emailed or paper forms.We do not permit any other individual—including siblings, relatives, grandparents or friends—to sign on behalf of a minor under any circumstances (unless proper legal guardianship documentation is available).