In Memory

A Very Personal Blog written by Instructor Jeff Robison:

I walked into John Helton’s life at the age of 7 years old. My best friend Andy asked if I wanted to take karate at his Uncle John’s house. Of course I went and we ended up training with John for a couple of years. Our class was called the Bears, we were just a group of neighborhood kids meeting every Monday night in Johns basement, called the karate room. Like anything else, all good things came to an end as my friend Andy decided to start playing soccer. I loved martial arts too much to quit, so I decided to keep training martial arts at another school. I spent the next 10 years learning Tae Kwon Do and really focusing on getting a black belt and helping instruct classes.

My friend Andy and I reconnected after college, and he mentioned I should reconnect with his uncle John.

I called John and spent the last 8 years of my life learning 'the martial arts movie.' He always explained just as a movie has frames our life is made up of thousands of experiences. Experience them and make your own movie.

John introduced me to all kinds of styles, principles, concepts, and Instructors. He took me in as a student and showed me how to learn by seeing, doing, and feeling. He always pushed me to train with anyone that was better then me.These lessons are priceless, because they have molded me into the person that I am.

John Helton passed away July 30, 2010. It was very unexpected and upsetting. John has been a major influence in my life and I will miss him dearly. I will try everyday to carry on his legacy through the martial arts.

Rest in peace my friend!

The Banner that will hang in Club MMA in Memory of Mr. John Helton.

Judo Training

Club Instructor, Jeff Robison reconnected with his Judo Sensei a couple of years ago, and has finally buckled down and started to take it seriously. It has taken a couple of months but Jeff has been promoted to green belt. Even though he has been training Martial Arts for over 20 years, it's still fun to get a new belt! Judo has really complimented his BJJ training and will no doubt add another flare to the Club MMA curriculum.

Farewell to Frank

Over Two Years Ago we got an email inquiry about mma classes and Frank Lee walked through our doors......and we are so honored he did! Frank not only enriched our classes he became a fast and life long friend. Everyone at the club respects him and while we are sad to see him go, we are excited to see him go out and conquer the world. No doubt Frank will go far!

Frank, we were honored to have you as a training partner, pad holder, coach, cornerman, ragin asian and friend! Frank Lee MMA will live on forever at Club MMA. BEST OF LUCK!!!!


Franks Last class, getting his traditional Muay Thai Mong kol (head band) and Pra jead (arm bands).

Club Family Picnic - a success!

We had our Club MMA Family Picnic at Kuliga Park Sunday, August 15th. We had so much fun! We got about 15 minutes of rain during dinner but the rain cooled it off so we could play the rest of the night! It was great to have so many people come together for good conversation, good food and a fun night. The dads got out and joined in with the kids for some kickball and even the big boys had their play time tossing around.



Thanks to everyone who came and thank you all for being our extended family!