American Strength and Combat
Seminars & Workshops

Train With The Best

Three events on our mats this winter. One is free, two are pay-what-you-can. Spots are first come, first served — sign up below and we'll confirm by email.

Sat
Nov 7202610:00–11:30 AM

Free Women's Seminar

With pro MMA fighter Gabi McComb · Women only · All levels

Professional MMA fighter Gabi McComb — undefeated at 5–0 with all five wins by finish — teaches a women-only seminar on the fundamentals that matter most: how to stay on your feet, how to get off the bottom, and how to control someone bigger than you. Built for first-timers and for women who already train.

  • No experience needed. No partner needed.
  • Wear athletic clothes you can move in; no shoes on the mat.
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver.
Free
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Sat
Nov 14202610:00–11:30 AM

Open Seminar with Gabi McComb

Everyone welcome · All levels · Donation-based

One week later, Gabi opens the room to everyone — men, women, wrestlers, jiu-jitsu players, MMA fighters and people who have never stepped on a mat. Takedowns, scrambles and finishes from a fighter who closes every fight she's been in.

  • Pay what you can. Suggested donation $20. Nobody is turned away.
  • Donate online below or at the door (cash or card).
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver.
Donation · $20 suggested
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Sun
Dec 2020261:00 PM

Bulgarian Bag Workshop with Ivan Ivanov

Suples founder · Creator of the Bulgarian Bag · Donation-based

Ivan Ivanov — Greco-Roman Olympian, founder of Suples and the man who invented the Bulgarian Bag — brings his conditioning system to Poway. Grip, rotation, endurance and the wrestling-specific strength work used by national teams, taught by the person who designed it.

  • Pay what you can. Suggested donation $40. Donations go to Coach Ivan.
  • Open to wrestlers, grapplers, coaches and anyone who trains. Bags provided.
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver.
Donation · $40 suggested
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Reserve Your Spot

Pick the event, give us a name and email, and you're on the list. We confirm every sign-up by email and send a reminder the day before.

  • Where: American Strength & Combat, 12316 Oak Knoll Rd, Suite A, Poway, CA 92064. Free parking at the door.
  • What to bring: athletic clothes, water, a mouthguard if you have one. No shoes on the mat.
  • Donations: online through the gym's secure card form, or cash/card at the front desk on the day.
  • Questions: info@americanstrengthandcombat.com

Sign-ups are free. Donation-based events: give what you can online or at the door.