How To Train With Us
Strong Fit Body, Strong Confident Mind
Weekly Workouts
FitDefend YouTube Channel
"FitDefend offers new weekly, easy-to-follow, self-paced workouts lasting 30-45 minutes. These sessions will get your heart racing and boost your confidence. Each workout blends fitness kickboxing, boxing, self-defense, core exercises, and full-body stretching for a complete and empowering experience.
ZOOM Classes
Train Anywhere in the World
In today's globalized world, you might not be in our area—but don't let that discourage you from training with Jim Graden. Jim has successfully trained many students, even guiding some to earn their black belts, through live Zoom sessions. These personalized, one-on-one classes, broadcast from our professional studio, are tailored to meet your specific needs. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to train from anywhere and achieve your goals.
Personal Training
Do you live in Tampa Bay?
If so, seize the opportunity to train with the Champ himself! Jim Graden and his team provide one-on-one or small group FitDefend personal training sessions in Pinellas County, FL. You can work out in the comfort of your own home or at the UFC Gym in Clearwater, FL.
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Get Your Black Belt!
Have you always wanted to earn a Black Belt? Now's the time! FitDefend classes only scratch the surface of Jim Graden’s vast knowledge in the martial arts world. His lineage traces back to legends like Bruce Lee, Joe Lewis, Muhammad Ali, and Jhoon Rhee, the founder of Tae Kwon Do in America. Train at the highest level, either at the UFC Gym in Clearwater, Florida, or through Zoom, and take your martial arts journey to new heights. Join are World Champion Martial Arts Black Belt Course.
FIT - STRONG - UNSTOPPABLE
Personal & Group Training for Fitness and Self-Defense
Achieve Your Fitness Goals, Boost Your Confidence, and Learn to Defend Yourself
Fitness & Self-Defense
Are you tired of feeling sluggish and lacking in confidence? Do you want to feel strong, confident, and capable of defending yourself? If so, then you're in the right place.
This innovative program blends fitness kickboxing with self-defense, focusing on mastering boxing and kickboxing techniques to maximize striking power. You'll learn how to generate full-body power and adapt these techniques for real-world self-defense. For instance, a right cross becomes a palm heel strike, a jab turns into an eye gouge, and a side kick transforms into a knee stomp.
The goal is not only to get your entire body in top shape but also to teach you the power principles behind the "Stun & Run" self-defense strategy. This method is ideal for women or older individuals who want to avoid grappling and instead deliver powerful strikes to vulnerable areas—like the nose, eyes, throat, or knees—giving you the opportunity to escape.
It’s a simple yet highly effective way to increase your chances of surviving a violent confrontation. Want to learn more? just listen to Jim Graden below talk about this innovative program.
Meet Master Jim Graden,
a renowned Master Trainer with a distinguished career in martial arts and fitness. With five appearances on the United States Karate team and participation in two World Kickboxing Championships, Jim's accolades include winning Silver Medals in the World Kickboxing Championships in London '85 and Munich '87, and earning a Professional World Kickboxing title in Polermo, Sicily, in 1991.
Jim Graden has operated multiple martial arts and fitness studio's over his 40+ years career. Including Florida Karate Academy, World Champion Karate, The Cardio Karate Center, MA Fitness and World Champion Martial arts.
Jim Graden's passion for the integration of martial arts and fitness led him to create two of the most successful Fitness Kickboxing and Martial Arts Fitness programs in the country, Cardio Karate and the Ultimate Body Challenge (UBC). He is a true pioneer in the field, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals while learning practical self-defense techniques.
With decades of experience in the industry and a proven track record of success, Jim Graden is the ultimate choice for anyone seeking to elevate their fitness and self-defense skills.
