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Mixed Martial Arts
MMA describes a nontraditional style of Martial Arts that includes standing and ground combat techniques, differing from most Martial Art Styles that concentrate on one or the other. Historically, Martial Art competitions were held by different schools that practiced the same style. This improved the abilities of the students in one style. The student versed in both genres of Martial Arts, (standing and ground) could surprise and overwhelm his adversary, with techniques his one dimensional opponent has never been exposed to.
Team Full Circle, practicing at Full Circle Martial Arts, LLC in Marshall NC, manages and trains Amateur and Professional Fighters to dominate in the Professional Fight Arena!!! Are YOU one of the few, who can win at this sport? If you have the DESIRE and WILL POWER, we have the knowledge you must possess to go to the TOP and stay at the TOP!
Master Tony Rogers has taught MMA for over 20 years, practicing, since he was 6 years old. He has mastered over 9 standing and ground styles, including Hapkido, Akido, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wabujitsu, Snake, Tiger and Crane Kung Fu, Karate, Boxing and more. Every Style of Martial Arts, has something to offer, whether it is punching and kicking or ground submission techniques, you can learn important skills from every style of Martial Arts.
Knowing what technique to use in the ring, what will work, what can be countered and how to counter a move are just a few of the things you must know before you start your professional career. Finding the right School is 99% of the battle. Master Tony has valuable experience inside the ring, giving his students a real advantage over opponents. With skill, experience and conditioning, you will have the advantage in the cage. The real test of a Martial Arts Teacher, is his students.
MMA Staff
Master Tony Rogers
Master Instructor
Master Tony Rogers has extensive backgrounds in Aikido, Shotokan Karate, Hand to Hand Self Defense Techniques, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Ground Grappling, Kung Fu and Combat Hapkido. Master Tony is always expanding his knowledge of Martial Arts by studying under different Masters from around the globe. He was inducted into the Martial Arts hall of Fame in 2002. His current credentials include:
- Combat Hapkido: Fifth Degree
- Jiu-Jitsu: Third Degree
- Tae Kwon Do: Third Degree
- Kickboxing: First Degree
- Instructor Certification for Grappling and Aikido
- MMA: Expert Instructor Standing & Ground Techniques
for Pro Fighters
After Studying Martial Arts all his life he found that he wasn't happy with traditional Martial Arts as a method of self defense. His philosophy was that traditional Martial Arts lacked the freedom to try a new technique or move another way. The classes were often stiff and cold and self promoters promised to teach you self defense, but instead, taught you forms and kicks that you're not able to do without months of practice even in your best physical condition. It's a great exercise and looks very cool, but it isn't self defense.
Tony Rogers joined the International Combat Hapkido Federation (ICHF) in 1999. Master Tony stated "I'm privileged to be a student of Grand Master John Pelligrini and the ICHF. I had to look for a long time for a system that was easily taught, easily learned and most important, devastatingly effective in it's purpose." Since opening his do-jang in 1999, he has taught hundreds of people of all shapes, ages, and sizes to defend themselves. He continues today to hold seminars for government agencies, airline staff, and local law enforcement.
Tony E Rogers II
Instructor
Tony “Toe” Rogers has practiced Martial Arts since he was 4 years old. He has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing, and a second Dan in Hapkido, as well as extensive experience in Standing and Ground techniques.
Toe has won numerous first place trophies in Sport or Point Sparring tournaments. For the last five years, he has concentrated on the fight techniques that he will use if he decides to go into the professional fighting arena.
Toe enjoys helping with After School Care and Summer Camp. He works with people of all ages, teaching and practicing his art.
Kevin Burnette
Strength & Conditioning Trainer
Kevin Burnette has been training with Master Tony since June 2008. He has earned black belts in Tae Kwon Do - 2nd Degree, American Free Style - 1st Degree, Karakido - 1st Degree, and ranked in Tang Soo Do - 1st GUP. He has also studied Krav Maga, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Boxing, and Kickboxing. Kevin has competed at the Battle of Atlanta and numerous other Mid-Atlantic area amateur full contact tournaments.
Kevin was looking for a more practical style of martial arts when he heard about a new martial art school (Full Circle Martial Arts) opening up in the area. After his first meeting with Master Tony, Kevin knew where he and his family would continue their martial art training. He believes that Combat Hapkido is one of the most realistic, effective, and useful self-defense marital art that he had found during his 27 years of marital art training. Master Tony is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. Kevin and his family enjoy training with Master Tony and recommends his do-jang to everyone.
Master Tony and Kevin have developed a total fitness program that builds cardio, core strength, and functional muscle which is necessary for full contact competitions ( i.e., Mixed Martial Arts fights, Tough Man Contests, Full Contact Kickboxing and Boxing). The combination of ground fighting techniques, stand up boxing skills, and the fitness program will make anyone an excellent all around fighter. But make no mistake, the fitness program is not just for fighters ¾- it is also great for anyone wanting to get into shape or to lose weight.
The real test of a Martial Arts Teacher is his students