offered at UMA 812 Chestnut location (range of motion)

Welcome
We appreciate you considering Range of Motion Philly for your Martial Arts Journey. Please read below to better familiarize yourself with our program. We are a learning community that approaches exploration of the martial arts with modesty, humility, respect and friendship as some of our core values. We are interested in welcoming individuals who are interested in pursuing a martial arts journey that helps them to better enrich themselves and others. Although we engage the competitive spirit at times, we are a learning environment that centers itself on the tenant of cooperation. If this resonates with you, then our home might be for you. 
Contact [email protected] to schedule a trial.

Pricing,  Accountability and Commitment  
Range of Motion Philly offers Martial Arts training in collaboration with Urban Movement Arts. Pursuing the Martial Arts in our network gets you access to a variety of other learning opportunities in dance, music and other artistic forms.

Accountability and Commitment
​We encourage students to train regularly. We are devoted to growing with you. So your presence is needed.  

ROM students have a diverse array of options., including Kickboxing, Karate and Grappling. We encourage our students to also take martial arts mobility classes to round out their experience with us. 

Of course, we understand that life can happen. When the day to day gets in the way, we hope you will communicate and plan with us so we can be of the best service to you in helping you reach your training goals.. We aim to offer support when the schedule goes bonkers, in an effort to get back on track with training. 

Progress in the Martial Arts requires dedication and time. We are committed to tracking your progress and inspiring you to always strive for new standards.

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Pricing and Member Perks
Step 1: Set up a free one on one consultation with us by emailing [email protected]
Step 2: $40 introductory trial month 

• After completing a one on one consultation with us, your first month is $40. We expect the same engagement and commitment of our full members.
• Your intro month will automatically upgrade to a membership and your card will be charged the official member price at the start of the new month. So if you do not want to continue, please notify us before the start of the new month. 

Step 3: Choose Your Membership Level

• After your intro month is complete, select how you want to engage with ROM and our network partners

Membership Prices and Additional Options

• Standard Membership $135 per month or $115 (student, artists, teachers, under 26, seniors, vets and first responders with ID)
  • Martial Arts members are often eligible for discounts to workshops and events. On occasion, members get free access to special happenings. 
  • ROM Martial Arts members are eligible to 5% off private music lessons with Philly Music Factory. (contact ROM administration for support)
  • All Martial Arts Members are eligible to purchase an 8 class card for UMA dance classes at 2100 for an additional $20 (contact ROM administration for support)
  • All Martial Arts Members are eligible for $10 off a combo membership package between ROM 812 Chestnut and UMA 2100, allowing all access to martial arts and dances classes at either location. The cost is $165 standard and $150 if eligible for discounts.

• Standard Membership + Dance Access $155/mo or Discounted Membership + Dance access $135/mo (student, artists, teachers, under 26, seniors, vets and first responders with ID)
  • Martial Arts classes + unlimited access to ROM and UMA programs at 812 Chestnut
  • Email [email protected] if you are interested in Dance+ MA membership options!

• Family Memberships 
  • Parents training for $89.99 per month when children are signed up for ROM youth programs. ​​

Purchase Martial Arts Standard membership here

purchase martial arts discounted membership here

*Intro Month applied to first month purchase through links above

Eligibility 
We have programs for all ages. All we ask is commitment to our mission and core values. 

Mission Statement
Our goal at ROM is to give a clear,guided, and comprehensive overview of martial arts. You will learn a basic blend of striking,grappling, and acro based mobility movements. We want to improve both mental and physical wellness through creating a safe and productive environment that promotes learning and hard-work. We want people to see martial arts as a helpful tool that can assist you in bettering your mindset, health, and lifestyle. Here at ROM it’s never too late to get better and we will be sure to hold you accountable, all while taking it one day at a time. 

We look to cultivate a community/culture of:
Courtesy 
Courage
Honesty
Honor
Modesty 
Respect 
Self-control 
Commitment 
Cooperation 
Friendship 

ROM is a place where students can be themselves and are allowed to grow as people and become true martial artists.  We hope that these benefits will transcend beyond our program and impact people in a positive way.
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Class Schedule Update

Mondays 
6-7pm ROM Martial Arts Mobility & Drilling 
7-8pm ROM Kickboxing & Karate 

Tuesdays 
6-7pm ROM Martial Arts Mobility & Drilling
7-8pm ROM Grappling 
8-9pm ROM Kickboxing & Karate 

Wednesdays 
6-7pm ROM Martial Arts Mobility & Drilling
7-8pm ROM Kickboxing & Karate 
8-9pm ROM Grappling

Thursdays (@ Martial Posture / 2210 Walnut St)
6:30-8:30pm Mixed Concept Training

Saturdays (@ Martial Posture / 2210 Walnut St)
12:15-1:15pm Mixed Concept Training 

Class descriptions

ROM Martial Arts Mobility and Drilling
Martial Arts rely on physical dexterity and dynamism. This class is focused on enhancing students' abilities to move. The Mobility and Drilling class prepares ROM students for combat training classes. Students learn stances, footwork, falls, rolls, striking techniques and more. Students learn flow patterns, agility exercises and games that help to develop mental and physical plasticity to help with combat learning. Strength and conditioning are other cornerstones of the class; it is certainly a workout. This class aims to provide a fun, yet challenging environment for ROM students to grow together.  

ROM Grappling
ROM Grappling class promotes a comprehensive understanding of grappling. Students will learn various clinches, takedowns, and groundwork techniques. The class will teach concepts and principles borrowed from judo and wrestling, all while contextualizing it to striking. We will chain together striking with grappling and grappling with striking. Students will also learn how to execute takedowns and throws with the aim of landing in advantageous positions.  Students will learn judo in a concept and principled based way. Understanding how to be balanced and breaking a person's balance is key to judo. This is called kuzushi! We will learn to work together when learning these techniques. In this class there is an art to cooperation and roles to be established. In judo you have a Uke and a Tori. The Uke receives the technique and the Tori executes the technique. This is important for creating a healthy way for people to practice with one another  and learn how to cooperate in a purposeful manner. This alone is an expression of a core principal that we value at ROM, creating an environment where we are all students and learning from one another. ​

ROM Kenpo Karate/ Kickboxing
ROM Kenpo Karate/kickboxing will involve students learning concepts and principles.  Students will be shown techniques and forms that support development of technique, control and understanding.  ROM Kenpo Karate can be seen as “combative yoga”. The movements that students will learn will help them understand their body better. The byproduct of students knowing their bodies better is being better equipped to grow as martial artists. Students will also learn concepts and principles that are inspired by the J.L.F.S (Joe Lewis Fighting System). Students also learn elements of Dutch and Thai kickboxing systems. Our goal is for students to understand distance, timing, and angles through learning the art and science of striking. The goal is to support students with developing an effective fighter mindset and skillset.

ROM Student Policies 

• Students can only train if registered, meaning an introductory or membership waiver has been completed. 
• Students must complete an introductory consultation before being welcomed to train on the mat
• Students must commit to upholding courtesy and respect towards peers and ROM staff
• Students must commit to maintaining a welcoming and friendly environment 
• Students must wear proper attire (Rash Guard, T-shirt, Leggings, Shorts, Wraps, Gloves, Shin Guards, Mouth Guard and Head Gear; note that some sparring gear is not required in the beginning)
• Students must help the ROM team to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Students must make injuries known, especially if they have open wounds. 
• Students must inform us about disabilities.
• Students must make skin disease known.
• Students should stay home when sick. 
• Students must let staff know when sick so we can take appropriate measures in assuring that other staff and students are not affected.
• Students must properly take care of hygiene(This includes body odors and clipped nails and toe nails).
• Students must come to class with clean training attire and wash hand wraps.
• Students must properly clean gloves and shin guards.
• Students must not have bare feet off the mat.
• Students must clean up after themselves after using the bathroom. 
• Students must keep all attire and footwear in one spot.​

ROM Martial Arts Team 

Vince Johnson:  Program Facilitator, Curator and Student/Artist Mentor

Thomas Wilson: Program Director, Curriculum Architect, Head Coach and ROM Athlete

Ish Payne: Owner and Co-Executive Director