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November 13, 2025|Categories: News & Announcements|

Side-line coaching, just don’t do it.

In sports, many parents think that yelling from the sidelines will help their child focus more. The child will listen, however, the outcome that the parents want can be delayed. From my experience, parents usually take their children to martial arts lessons, not only to learn self-defense, but to enforce discipline from another source. In [...]

December 11, 2023|Categories: News & Announcements|Tags: coaching, Martial arts, mma, Oxnard, side-line coaching, Ventura County|

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequently asked questions and answers about our martial arts classes in Oxnard, CA.

What is Fight Foundation?

Fight Foundation is a mixed martial arts school located in Oxnard, CA serving kids and adults in Ventura County that teaches the Wind Combat System which is a martial art that includes: kickboxing, judo, jiu jitsu, muay thai, street self-defense and much more!

What do you offer?

We offer mixed martial arts classes to kids and adults. In addition, we offer the Carlos Machado BJJ method class. We also have a fight team that competes.

We are a social recreation vendor with Tri-Counties Regional Center so we offer classes to those clients as well.

Do I need to be fit for this?

No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Oxnard martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Where is Fight Foundation?

We are right across the street from Taqueria Cuernavaca in Oxnard and next door to a nail salon. The major shops near our organization are Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory. Olive Garden is also in our shopping center.

What do I need to bring to try a class?

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Fight Foundation in Oxnard have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!

How do I get a scholarship?

Scholarship opportunities may be available based on current funding levels. Fight Foundation receives support through community donations, organizational partnerships, and employer matching contributions that help expand access to our youth development programs.

When scholarship funds are available, interested families may submit a scholarship interest request by contacting cherry@fight-foundation.org. Applicants must fill this form out: https://sparkpages.io/forms/?frm=_PMl

As with many nonprofit scholarship programs, recipients are selected through a randomized selection process, with final determinations made by our Board of Directors based on program availability and community need.

    
 
 
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   Dynamic 805 
 September 28, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best MMA gym in Ventura County. The staff is super knowledgeable and the training is excellent! Very professional facility also!!
  
 
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   Milne Family 
 October 7, 2023.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The fight foundation studio is one of my son’s favorite places. It is a healthy outlet with a positive community. He always comes out smiling and confident. I would recommend to anyone!
  
 
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   Aaron Villa 
 October 6, 2023.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience for kids to learn how to defend themselves. Keeps kids out of trouble and keeps them active.
  
 
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   mik carrillo 
 April 8, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent place for kids to learn mma. The staff are well trained, knowledgeable. Years of experience also
  
 
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   Brie Miller 
 April 7, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 4.5 year old has been doing MMA at Fight Foundation since he turned 3 and it’s been amazing for him! In additional to all of the physical skills he’s learned, it’s taught him how to listen, how to behave in a group setting, how to make friends and socialize with other kids his age, how to follow a schedule/routine, I could go on and on! Sifu Cherry always makes the class fun for the peewees and introduces new games all the time to keep them engaged. My son loves it and we can’t wait to sign our younger son up once he’s old enough!
  
 
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   Crystal Martinez 
 April 7, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love Sifu Cherry And Sifu Paul, their whole team has always been awesome with us. My son has been with the fight foundation for a few years now. I signed him up because I was tired of my son coming home upset from being physically bullied with little consequences from the school. They've really helped my son with his confidence and bullying is no longer an issue. He's never had to use his MMA skills outside the studio but it's reassuring knowing my son has the tools he needs to defend himself if he's ever in a ugly situation or outnumbered. We can't always be there to protect our kids but you can give them the upper hand. MMA teaches more than just self defense its given my son goals to strive for and discipline outside my household. Thanks again Fight Foundation we love being on your team!
  
 
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   K M 
 April 7, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend!!! Sifu Cherry is amazing with the kiddos and my boys love going to MMA🥰
  
 
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   Tiffany Lewis 
 April 7, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Respect,  discipline, athleticism, courage, self-defense, and yes- even fun! These are all things my daughter has gained and experienced at Fight Foundation.  The staff is tough, but also caring. The lessons are hard, but the skills are so valuable.
If you are looking for a marital arts studio that imparts all of the traditional lessons but also teaches practical self-defense that could be used if need be- Fight Foundation is the place for you!
  
 
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   Ivan Kozin 
 November 30, 2021.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Only positive things to say about the Fight Foundation!! My son is participating and loves training! Sifu Cherry always ensures that students are practicing in a safe/clean environment, learning age appropriate skills and promotes respect towards others. I’ve seen the self confidence grow, not only in my son, but in each student participating. A++++
I highly recommend 10/10
  
 
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   Rafaela Murillo 
 November 30, 2021.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently moved to Ventura County. It was important for my children to feel part of the community and this program was the best decision we made. MMA has not only helped with this transition but the Instructors are awesome!! Shout out to Sifu Cherry and her amazing team!!

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(805) 914-4129
1821 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93036
cherry@fight-foundation.org

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