Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness

About Us

We pride ourselves on being THE BEST in the community for martial arts and fitness!

Adam is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the owner of our “Best of the Best” facility.

Cort is a Bellator veteran, 4 stripe Jiu Jitsu purple belt, and 4th Dan master in tae kwon do.

Together, we aim to provide the best family-friendly classes and the cleanest facility for martial arts!

Instructors

Owner / BJJ Instructor

Adam Marburger

Black Belt under Kyle Watson
7X No Gi World Medalist
30X IBJJF Medalist

Gi / No-Gi / Kickboxing / Youth Instructor

Cort Wahle

Brown Belt under Kyle Watson
4th Dan Black Belt
National Champion in Taekwondo
Professional MMA Fighter
Life-Long Martial Artist
Bellator Veteran

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. You’ll find that our classes for beginners are the perfect way to build up your overall fitness level regardless of your physical condition. Good luck!

Yes! You are more than welcome to come and observe any of our scheduled classes.

No! We have people of all ages participating in our programs.

Safe training is our primary concern. Our qualified instructors teach their techniques slowly, with thought, and ensure that students are conducting their practice to remove injuries from the equation.

No experience required! Everybody had their first day and we hope you can have yours here with us.

Yes, we have both males and females in all our classes.

We like to mix things up to keep it exciting, but a typical class will start off with a brief warm-up. Sometimes the warm-up will be calisthenic-type movements. Other times it will be a functional warm-up where we incorporate movements that will be used during the technique portion of the class. Then the bulk of the class will be spent performing techniques that the instructor demonstrates. The instructor will monitor and help you drill the moves correctly until you are able to perform them without help.

See our Schedule for more information.

No-Gi is the common term for Jiu-Jitsu without the uniform. You will utilize many of the same concepts as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, but the grips are different since you do not have a uniform to grab. Typical attire is shorts and a t-shirt.

After your one-week free trial is complete, we will discuss the cost of membership with you (and your family). We offer different rates depending on the number of members in a household.

Reviews

I love this team. They are highly skilled and work well with young kids. They teach self-discipline and self-confidence, skills that every person needs for life. I recommend Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness!

Amanda Dee

Parent

I just recently started going there. They have lots of equipment. The staff is very friendly. The Judo program is getting started but already has lots of interest! The Judo mats are layered with foam which makes them great for practicing. The senseis have a ton of knowledge. They have both men and women training and the adults and kids have separate classes which are nice. Highly recommend this place.

Tara Kuhne

Student

A great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Super positive, friendly people. Solid instruction.

Anthony Springman

Student

Great facility! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable instructors and an all-around great environment for both adults and younglings!

Kyle Gerber

Student

Amazing place to train! Great atmosphere, the best instructors! Feels like a family. Would highly recommend it.

Heather Messerli

Student

The gym is fantastic. Very inviting atmosphere for all ages and all different levels of physical shape. The training has a great level of detail and also adds to the pace to make sure it is a good workout. Coaches are extremely personable going out of their way to make you feel invited and to work through the challenges of learning martial art. Highly Recommend.

Justin Stewart

Student

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Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness

About Us

Instructors

Owner / BJJ Instructor

Adam Marburger

Gi / No-Gi / Kickboxing / Youth Instructor

Cort Wahle

Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reviews

Amanda Dee

Tara Kuhne

Anthony Springman

Kyle Gerber

Heather Messerli

Justin Stewart

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