January 2026 Newsletter

Happy New Year, Fight Family! To kick things off, I wanted to share that Sassan has been practicing Martial Arts since he was a kid in Iran. Even though he doesn't have a belt ranking here, we’ve decided to start 2026 by awarding him a Green belt. Make sure to give him a high-five when you see him!

My son Yoni has ventured into the world of YouTube and just dropped his first short video, which you can check out at Yoni_KOD. KOD stands for Kicking Obstacles Down. As many of you know, Yoni has ADHD and experiences high anxiety. His channel aims to reach out and inspire other kids facing similar challenges. It would mean a lot if you could support him by watching, liking, and subscribing! Here’s the link: [Yoni's Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@YoniKOD).

On the topic of social media, January 1st I’ll be sharing my first reflection from the book “The Daily Martial Artist” on Mod My Fight’s website under the blog section. I hope some of you will join the book club!

In the last newsletter, I mentioned that we’re starting monthly competitions to see who can complete 12 workouts each month. The winners in the adult/semi-adult category will receive a custom t-shirt, while the younger kids will get youth MMA gloves.

Starting next week, January 5th, we’ll roll out the new schedule:

Adults

M - Boxing

T - AMT Kickboxing/Muay Thai

W - Kick Clinic

Th - Combative

Sat - Sparring Technique - Sat - Combatives

Youth

MWF - Youth Wrestling (this class will now be 50 minutes long) Check out the website for the full schedule!

We’re also introducing a couple of new classes:

Youth Wrestling - This class is designed for 5-9-year-olds who find it tough to sit still and follow instructions. It’s a high-energy, fast-paced class focusing on athleticism, strength, and wrestling techniques. If you know any kids who might benefit, please spread the word about Mod My Fight!

CCS - Combat Cardio and Strength - Our strength training class is perfect for combat athletes training for 2-minute rounds. For Combatives specialists we need a class great for street fighters who need to unleash their energy in short bursts. Come join us for this exciting new conditioning class!

Pressure Cooker - This class is by invitation only, or just ask Coach Ari if you can join. It’s for those who enjoy testing techniques they’ve seen on social media. A fantastic opportunity to experiment and try out new moves!

Equipment

This month, we’ll be getting some new equipment. Many of you have already tried out the new wall balls. The cool thing about wall balls is they bounce, while slam balls just hit the ground. The bounce makes wall balls super fun and effective for wall throws. We’re also bringing in a Versys VS. BOB, which has arms and legs to help our Combatives students.

New Rates

Lastly, it’s been nearly 4 years since I raised rates. Starting in February, the new rates will be:

Monthly membership: $200

Privates - Single: $136

Privates - 10 pack: $1224

Workshops: $500

Looking forward to an amazing year ahead! If you want to contribute any news to the newsletter please email or text Coach Ari.

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