NOVA NEWS - Fall 2021

Hello NOVA Community! Summer has flown by and as we embark deeper into Fall we are pleased to announce this week, the relocation of our PEWAUKEE location! (Just 2 miles up the road from our previous location) We will still be located along beautiful Pewaukee Lake, and at a better location with more ample parking and neighboring businesses. The new address is: 145 Park Avenue, Suite 2, Pewaukee, WI 53072.

There is a new schedule for Pewaukee starting this month as well. Our Pewaukee location will remain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu only, and will be GI for all classes. Here is the new Pewaukee schedule:

KIDS & ADULTS JIU JITSU FUNDAMENTALS: TUESDAY-THURSDAY 5:30-6:30PM (Coach Mat Myga)

ADULTS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: MONDAY-THURSDAY 6:30-7:30PM (Coach Marc Laimon)

A website dedicated to NOVA Pewaukee is now up as well, with the schedule posted there too: PEWAUKEEBJJ.COM

Undergoing renovation at the former magic shop at 145 Park Avenue, Suite 2, Pewaukee, WI.

Know anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or private lessons at our Pewaukee location? Please direct inquiries to INFO@NOVAGYMS.COM or call or text NOVA at 414.301.1005.

NOVA OAK CREEK FALL SCHEDULE

Just a reminder to review the Fall Oak Creek schedule that took effect October 1st. You can find it HERE. ONE MORE CHANGE to note for Oak Creek is that there is no longer a KIDS BJJ Class Saturday mornings. The rest of the KIDS BJJ classes during the week remain as is.

MMA COMPETITION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, FEATURING 4 NOVA FIGHTERS!

This Saturday, November 6th is North American Fighting Championship’s “The Return”. NOVA coaches Matt Leonard and Gary Konkol, and NOVA members Paul Pint and Tyler Friese will all be competing at this huge MMA event in Waukesha (at Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI). Let’s represent TEAM NOVA loud and proud as we support our tremendous fighters!

Tickets are going fast so lock in yours before they’re gone! Click HERE for ticket info.

NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

We are compiling the numerous photos we have from the recent belt promotions from summer and the early part of fall. We will highlight our many recent promotions that took place both in Oak Creek and Pewaukee in the next NOVA News newsletter, PLUS highlighting our students and coaches who competed at various competitions this summer and fall. We are so proud of your several accomplishments Team NOVA!

WE LOVE SEEING YOUR POSTS AT NOVA ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

If you are posting on Instagram, be sure to tag us (@novagyms) using the TAGGING PROMPT in your story. You have to use that prompt, for the NOVA page to be able to SHARE your story on our story as well!

We appreciate you sharing your fitness journey at NOVA!

-Thank you/OSS-

Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

*Update On NOVA Event This Saturday, Sept 4th*

Hello NOVA Family:

As many of you know, we’ve been working with the Oak Creek community to put together a large-scale, end of summer event at NOVA for Saturday, September 4th. Although we did make progress in getting proper permits, we decided to hold off hosting an event of this magnitude to a later date.

However, because many people had put this date on their calendar, we have decided to still host a smaller scale event, where we will be filming footage for an upcoming mini-documentary about NOVA Gyms. This would feature the kids who train at NOVA, and our adults Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs.

This would include interviews with some of the kids on what their training means to them, and the NOVA community that surrounds them.

The MMA Fight Team will also be featured, plus members of our Kickboxing & Fitness program who have had exceptional transformations for their personal health.

This Saturday we also strive for max participation in our 11am Adults GI BJJ class with Marc Laimon, to highlight on for the mini-documentary. We would like to get lots of action shots, with some interviews taking place as well. 

In addition, during and after the classes, we would like to invite our NOVA families to come and hang out for the day. If they choose, put their gloves and/or GIs on to work out and train. And we will be having a potluck BBQ in conjunction with the day’s festivities!

TIMELINE FOR THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:

Kids MMA & BJJ

9:30-10:00am: On-camera interviews

10:00-11:00am: Practice/training in MMA cage, on MMA mats, and on BJJ mats. We will split up the group where some will practice in GI in the MMA cage, some in MMA gloves & shins on the mats, and some in GI practicing BJJ on the mats in the other room.

MMA Fight Team and Adults Kickboxing & Fitness

10:00-11:00am: MMA Team practice in the cage plus interviews. We also encourage members in our Kickboxing & Fitness program to come during that 10:00 slot to hit pads, get a good workout, cheer on the team, and potentially be interviewed as well.

Adults BJJ

11:00am-12:00pm: Practice/training of Marc Laimon’s BJJ class. We would like full participation for this class. We encourage all to be in GI and get some great training and rolling in.

BJJ Open Mat plus Potluck BBQ to begin at noon

Please note BJJ Open Mat is still a go this day, in addition to the added activities. So anyone planning to train as usual from noon to 1pm is still welcome! The potluck BBQ will begin outside at noon as well.

Catch As Catch Can Micro Event to begin at 1pm

This micro event will take place in the MMA cage. We have 4 grapplers signed up for the event right now, and are still open to anyone interested in participating (adults only at this time). We are using this event purely as an exhibition-type event for “King of Catch” sanctioned ruleset (an event partnership we are currently in works with). This micro event will get coverage on the “Chicago MMA” website as well as NOVA’s. Please see Chris if you’d like to participate in Catch as Catch Can.

Click Here to Catch As Catch Can Rules >>>

We encourage all to come throughout the day, hang out, train, and enjoy some great food. As a reminder this is a potluck style BBQ. Please bring different proteins and/or veggies to put on the grill, healthy side dishes, water/beverages, utensils, etc. Linda will keep track of who can bring what for the BBQ. Please email info@novagyms.com if you are able to bring something for Saturday!

This is a nice opportunity for us to spend some time together at the gym. Bring your family to join in the fun. We will be taking lots of pictures, so get those smiles ready ;-)

We look forward to bringing everyone together this Saturday, September 4th. We would love for you to rep your NOVA gear if you have it, and if not, we have new NOVA merch in. Please see a NOVA Member Services Rep if you’d like a sneak peek at the gear before Saturday, and to reserve your size!

-THANK YOU/OSS-

NOVA NEWS - Spring 2021

Hello Spring! Events and competitions are making their way back on the scene. Please make note of the following competition in Wisconsin Dells we are attending as a team, as well as a team competition taking place AT Nova Oak Creek! Be sure to sign-up ahead of time so we can plan accordingly, and everyone gets registered on time:

April 3rd - Grappling Industries Wisconsin Dells

Nova is taking an adult team and a kids team to this event at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. There are GI and NOGI divisions with a guarantee of lots of matches. You can sign up or see more information for this event here https://grapplingindustries.smoothcomp.com/en/event/4407. Sign up under Nova Gyms BJJ. Early deadline is March 20th, after which the price increases. We have a competition team chat on Facebook messenger to coordinate rides and details. If you wish to be in this chat talk to Coach Matt L or message us on Facebook.

April 10th - BJJ 4 Change HOSTS “Team Takeover” at Nova oak creek (adults only)

This is a team vs. team submission only elimination event. It’s a similar format to the world-famous Quintet. If you have not seen Quintet before, you can watch some highlights here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tedwYJxJqjY&t=1490s

There are 3 divisions: White Belt, Blue Belt and Purple/Brown Belt. Each team needs 5 members that collectively weigh under 900Ibs. Nova will have at least one white belt team and one blue belt team competing. If you are interested in competing on one of these teams you can talk to Coach Matt L.

More information about the Team Takeover event can be found here https://bjj4changeevents.com/upcoming-jiu-jitsu-events/team-takeover1

Watch Nova competing at a Quintet event by Nuway Jiu-jitsu :

If you have any questions, please reach out to a coach or use the Nova Parents group page on Facebook.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HENRY MATAMOROS BJJ SEMINAR AT NOVA OAK CREEK

NOVA Gyms recently welcomed Henry Matamoros for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar. He is Wisconsin's 1st ever Black Belt and considered the Godfather of BJJ in WI. Henry informed us of the early days of BJJ in WI, and showed us techniques from his unique style. He also discussed the growth of the sport, and how some of his students who are now black belts were in attendance, including guest instructor Andre DeVillier, and NOVA’s own Coach Kaz, who was one of his first students. Henry also demonstrated a cool triangle from the back, that we will certainly apply to our game.

Here are some pictures from the seminar, including several Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt promotions for Matt L, Luke S and Gavin S. Congrats Matt on your Purple Belt Promotion, Luke on your Blue Belt Promotion, and Gavin S on your Grey/White Belt Promotion!

—Would you like to see more seminars held at NOVA? Let us know!—

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Coach Mat Myga leads NOVA Pewaukee’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. In addition to the Kids and Adults BJJ program, Coach Mat offers private lessons in jiu jitsu, kickboxing and fitness, as seen here with NOVA member Jay, who has been continuously training hard with one on one jiu jitsu sessions.

Coach Mat has been keeping busy on the competition circuit as well. From Iowa, to Texas, to Illinois, Coach Mat has been racking in the medals to start off the year. Congrats Mat- your accomplishments are well deserved and your journey as been amazing to watch! (@coachmathew on Instagram)

Know anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or private lessons at our Pewaukee location? We are taking kid & adult inquiries ONLINE. View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates!

NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

We are pleased to highlight more recent promotions at NOVA:

• Coach Mat M promoted Caleb W at NOVA Pewaukee. Congrats Caleb on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grey Belt Promotion!

• Coach Matt L promoted Lyla and Jordy at NOVA Oak Creek. Congrats to both on your first stripe in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

• Congrats to Luke S (just before his blue belt promotion) and Schmitty at NOVA Oak Creek, who each received a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe from Coach Calvin in our Noon BJJ Class!
  

  
  In competition news… NOVA was represented at the recent NUWAY Jiu Jitsu tournament in the Dells. Congrats to our competitors who were in the Quintet BJJ Tournament (Matt L, Bryce K, Dan U, Ron W, Nate H) and the individual rounds (Jordan S and Carter W). Way to bring home all those medals!

Additionally, Nicho K and Gavin S competed at the GAMMA USA Spartan Cup Youth MMA Tournament, bringing home some medals too! Way to represent NOVA! Thanks Coach Kaz and Coach Jordan for your support on site.

Big props also go out to NOVA MMA fighter Paul Pint, who scored a first round TKO at the Primal Combat Pro MMA Fight in Tennessee. We’re proud of you Paul! Thank you Coach Dan and Coach Jordan for helping coach, and for making the trip and cornering Paul at the fight. Thank you also to all the NOVA members who were a part of helping Paul with this event. Our continuous teamwork and comradery is a benefit to us all! (Event photos courtesy of Berzerkers Entertainment)

As we amp up our workout regimen this season, here are the most recent class changes to the Oak Creek schedule:

WOMEN’S TEAM BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

Women’s Team BJJ takes place Mondays 6:45-8:00pm and Fridays 5:00-6:30pm at NOVA Oak Creek. This is an optional class in addition to the other daily jiu jitsu classes.

**Also- NOVA is running a Women’s Jiu Jitsu promotion for the month of April at our Oak Creek location: A ONE-MONTH FREE TRIAL for the Women’s Team Class Mondays and Fridays. This one month trial is available for current NOVA members in any of our programs, as well as NOVA parents and to NEW, first-time signups at NOVA. Sign up with a friend and spread the word! See Coach Matt L with questions, or NOVA Team Services Rep Luke at the front desk to lock in your spot! Or via email at info@novagyms.com**

BREAKFAST CLUB NOW 5 DAYS A WEEK

NOVA’s “Breakfast Club” Jiu Jitsu class is now five days a week, AND includes a Judo curriculum on Tuesdays. Please review this updated schedule, and note that it is now GI Tuesdays & Thursdays, and NOGI Mon/Wed/Fri:

Mondays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling Fundamentals (NOGI) - Scott, Ron & Kaz

Tuesdays 6-7am: Judo (GI) - Scott & Ron

Wednesdays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz

Thursdays 6-7am: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (GI) - Kaz

Fridays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz

Remember Breakfast Club is included with your Jiu Jitsu membership! See Coach Kaz, Coach Scott or Coach Ron with questions. Congrats to our recent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions from the Breakfast Club too!

SATURDAY’S KICKBOXING CLASS NOW BEGINS AT 9:30

Our Saturday morning all levels KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE class, now takes place from 9:30am-10:30am. As a reminder, this class is also open to the community, so feel free to bring a friend or group of friends to experience our kickboxing program with you!

Any donations provided to the class will go to Lift For The 22, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with gym memberships nationwide to improve military transition, and fight veteran suicide. Donations are not required, but welcomed. Any donations are collected at class check-in. See Coach Dan with questions on the class, and thanks Matt N for the group pic and for your support of the cause!

And… effective monday, march 22nd, the new coaching schedule for our kickboxing & mma program in oak Creek is as follows:

MONDAYS

Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Luke)

Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Dan)

Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Dan)

TUESDAYS

Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Jordan)

Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Jordan)

Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Jordan)

Adults MMA Sparring 6:45-7:45pm (Jordan)

WEDNESDAYS

Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Luke)

Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Gary)

Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Gary)

THURSDAYS

Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Jordan)

Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Jordan)

Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Jordan)

SATURDAYS

Adults Kickboxing & Fitness/Kickboxing For A Cause 9:30-10:30am (Dan)

FULL class scheduleS for the location(s) you ATTEND ARE ON THE NOVA WEBSITE OR CLICK BELOW:

Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOVA GUIDELINES:

• To help with COVID compliance regarding capacity and spacing in the common area, we kindly ask for NOVA parents to drop off their child/children for class, sign them in and then leave for the duration of the class. When coming back to pick up your child/children, again please sign them out before departing.

• An alternative to leaving the facility would be to participate in our simultaneous Adult Fitness Kickboxing classes (ask about family discounts!)

• And to everyone, as a reminder, there are no shoes past the front area cage. And please make sure to neatly place your shoes UNDERNEATH the cubbies up front, not in them.

• Also- please remember to grab your belongings after each class. Items left behind go into a lost and found at the gym, but note unclaimed items may be taken to Goodwill if left an extended amount of time.

New injury insurance protection for under $25 a month?

If you have not checked it out yet, NOVA Gyms recommends you consider www.JiuJitsuInsurance.com to learn more about a new insurance policy that will help you pay your medical bills if you or your family are hurt or injured from an accident at the gym (or anywhere for that matter because it covers you 24/7). If you are active in MMA & Jiu Jitsu or other recreational combat sports, then a policy like this will pay for itself over the course of time. For about $25 per month, this policy will pay you directly if you have an accident or injury that needs medical attention.

These programs also have an accidental life insurance policy built into it, so if you passed from an accident your beneficiary will get a check similar to a life insurance policy (average benefit is $75,000). Beyond the life insurance protection, these insurance programs will cover (send you a check for) any accidental injuries (pay you upfront), hospitalizations (from the injury), or surgeries (treatment for the injury) whether they happen on or off the Jiu Jitsu mats (as well as on or off the job!).

CLOSEOUT MERCHANDISE

He have a few kids large t-shirts available for sale with Dan Severn autographs for sale for $20 each. This is a collectors edition NOVA Gyms t-shirt and a great gift idea.

UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestling star Dan Severn speaks at NOVA Oak Creek seminar, Dec 2020.

We love seeing your posts at NOVA on social media! If you are posting on Instagram, be sure to tag us (@novagyms) using the tagging prompt in your story. You have to use that prompt, for the NOVA page to be able to SHARE your story on our story as well! We appreciate you sharing your fitness journey at NOVA!

-Thank you/OSS-

Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

NOVA NEWS - Winter 2021

We hope the new year has started great for everyone in our NOVA COMMUNITY! As we kick off 2021, here is a reminder of the recent class changes & additions to the Oak Creek schedule:

WOMEN’S TEAM BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASS

Women’s Team BJJ takes place Mondays 6:45-7:30pm and Fridays 5:30-6:30pm at NOVA Oak Creek. This is an optional class in addition to the other daily jiu jitsu classes. See Coach Matt Leonard or Member Services Rep Luke with questions.

BREAKFAST CLUB NOW 5 DAYS A WEEK

NOVA’s Breakfast Club Jiu Jitsu class now also takes place Mondays, AND includes a Judo curriculum on Tuesdays. Please review this updated schedule, and note that it is now GI Tuesdays & Thursdays, and NOGI Mon/Wed/Fri:

Mondays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling Fundamentals (NOGI) - Scott, Ron & Kaz

Tuesdays 6-7am: Judo (GI) - Scott & Ron

Wednesdays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz

Thursdays 6-7am: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (GI) - Kaz

Fridays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz

Remember Breakfast Club is included with your Jiu Jitsu membership! See Coach Kaz, Coach Scott or Coach Ron with questions.

SATURDAY’S KICKBOXING CLASS NOW BEGINS AT 9:30

Our Saturday morning all levels KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE class, now takes place from 9:30am-10:30am. As a reminder, this class is also open to the community, so feel free to bring a friend or group of friends to experience our kickboxing program with you!

Any donations provided to this class will go to Lift For The 22. Donations are not required, but are welcomed. See Coach Dan Newberry or Member Services Rep Luke with questions, and CLICK HERE to learn more about the cause in a video piece CBS 58 covered recently at Nova.

And as always, please review the class schedule for the location(s) you attend:

Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

BJJ KIDS “COMPETITION CLINIC” SATURDAY, February 6th AT NOVA OAK CREEK

In preparation for tournaments coming up this year, Coach Kaz and other NOVA coaches are hosting a special KIDS COMPETITION CLINIC Saturday 2/6 from 10am-Noon at our Oak Creek Location.

The Clinic is FREE for all NOVA Youth members (or adults that want to watch).

The format will be No Gi and will focus on:

-Tournament/Pre Match Warm ups

-Maximizing Point Scoring

-Live Rolling in Scored/Refereed matches

-Drills that help set up scoring

-Transition & Position before Submission

**Please let your child's coach(es) know if you're interested in having your child compete that weekend or for info on future competitions.

NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

We are pleased to highlight several promotions that took place recently:

• Coach Scott promoted Ron Wiza at NOVA Oak Creek. Congrats Coach Ron on your Judo Orange Belt Promotion.

• Congrats to Nicho K and Gavin S at NOVA Oak Creek as well, who both received Judo stripes from Coach Scott.

• Coach Mat M promoted Jake F at NOVA Pewaukee. Congrats Jake on your first stripe in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

• Congrats to Brian G at NOVA Oak Creek too, who received a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe from Coach Calvin.

• Also congrats to Ron W, Scott S, Greg F and Nate H in the Breakfast Club, who all received Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripes from Coach Kaz.

• Coach Kaz also provided a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe to Matt Leonard at NOVA Oak Creek. Congrats Coach Matt on another stripe.

• And many congratulations go out to several of our BJJ kids, who Coach Kaz recently provided stripes to: Gavin S, Jesus Z, Owen F, Carter W, Nathan J, Nicho K and Cooper W.

In competition news… this month NOVA was represented at the Grappling Industries Wisconsin Dells BJJ GI & NOGI Round Robin Tournament. Coach Matt Leonard competed, plus NOVA kids and siblings, Owen & Everett F, who both received two medals each! Way to go Owen on your gold and silver, and congrats Everett on your two bronzes!

The next regional Grappling Industries tournament is Saturday, January 30th in Crown Point, IN, for “Grappling Industries Chicago”. Registration info is here.

NOVA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

It’s a new year, with new goals, and as we continue to motivate one another on the mats, we want to highlight our longest continuous member at NOVA, Kurt in Oak Creek:

NOVA: What brought you into Nova when the doors first opened in 2014?

Kurt: My wife and I just moved to the area and I was looking for a new gym. After looking around and not finding what I will call a "traditional gym” at that time near us, I found NOVA. I was looking for something a little different from lifting weights and treadmills and decided to give it a try.

NOVA: You have continually trained the longest with us in our Kickboxing program. What about kickboxing and/or Nova, has kept you going strong all these years?

Kurt: Wow I didn't realize that! It's fun! It’s also a great stress relief, good for my cardio. Hitting the bag and pad work gets a lot of stress and energy out and lets me relax more.

NOVA: Many of our coaches have praised the hard work and training ethic you've put into each class. What motivates you most in accomplishing your fitness goals?

Kurt: I just try and improve a little each time. We have great coaches, each one with their own insight on form and motions, this helps me to fine tune my workout and skills. Even after these years I’ve got a lot to learn yet and improve upon.

NOVA: What would you say is the most positive benefit of kickboxing?

Kurt: Cardio and stress relief. It really gets the heart going, I’ve learned to properly breath. It’s great to get the stress out from the day.

NOVA: What words of encouragement do you have for anyone hesitant about getting into the sport, or hesitant about improving their fitness as a whole?

Kurt: It really is for everyone but you need to take the time and listen to the coaches.  Paying attention to the coaches can really help you build up to where you want to be. Heavy bags are a great starting point but the real fun is working with pads. They are a lot of fun and let you really understand the reasons why the coaches have been teaching what they have. Many of the other members are also great resources and everyone is there to learn and help one another.

Thank you Kurt for your time sharing your experiences at NOVA, and for the New Year’s motivation!

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Coach Mat Myga continues to grow our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in Pewaukee, with several of our students actively competing! If you would like to train in Pewaukee, we are taking inquiries ONLINE (both Kids and Adults BJJ). View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAN SEVERN WORKSHOP

Last month NOVA presented a rare, one of a kind workshop taught by UFC Hall of Famer and pro wrestling star, Dan “The Beast” Severn. Dan led workshops for both kids and adults at our Oak Creek location. He gave us hands-on knowledge taught like no other. We plan to grow our relationship with Dan for future events! Here are some pics from the workshop:

We look forward to being a part of your fitness journey this year. Let’s make those goals and not just meet them, but exceed them! Cheers to 2021.

-Thank you/OSS-

Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

NOVA NEWS - December 2020

Season’s greetings NOVA COMMUNITY! As a reminder our holiday weekend schedule this weekend and next weekend in OAK CREEK is:

CLOSED Christmas Eve December 24th, Christmas Day December 25th AND Saturday December 26th.

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CLOSED New Year’s Eve December 31st, New Year’s Day January 1st AND Saturday January 2nd.

NOVA PEWAUKEE will be CLOSED Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as well.

NEW & UPDATED CLASS INFO IN OAK CREEK:

WOMEN’S TEAM BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASS

Women’s Team BJJ takes place Mondays 6:45-7:30pm and Fridays 5:30-6:30pm at NOVA Oak Creek. This is an optional class in addition to the other daily jiu jitsu classes. Please see Coach Matt Leonard or Member Services Rep Luke with questions!

breakfast club adding mondays starting in january

NOVA’s Breakfast Club Jiu Jitsu class will also take place on MONDAYS starting January 4th, 2021, thus making Breakfast Club five days a week!

Mondays 6-7am (NOGI)

Tuesdays 6-7am (NOGI)

Wednesdays 6-7am (NOGI)

Thursdays 6-7am (GI)

Fridays 6-7am (NOGI)

Remember Breakfast Club is included with your Jiu Jitsu membership!

Additional note for Oak Creek: Saturday’s Yoga class will no longer take place into 2021. If Yoga returns at a later date, we will let you know! In the meantime, Saturdays at NOVA Oak Creek will resume as:

KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE (All levels kickboxing open to NOVA members and the community) 9-10am

BJJ OPEN MAT (Casual rolling & sparring) 12-1pm

As always, please review the class schedule for the location(s) you attend: Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Last month Coach Calvin promoted Aaron A at NOVA Oak Creek. Congratulations Aaron on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Orange Belt Promotion, NOVA’s first ever Orange Belt!

**We will feature THIS MONTH’S/December’s promotions in next month’s newsletter, as we gather pics of these special moments from the month! **

In competition news… this month Coach Mat Myga competed at the IBJJF American Nationals and took BRONZE! Coach Mat also then went on to compete at the IBJJF Worlds competition. Congratulations Mat- you show what consistent hard work can lead to!

Also this month, Coach Jordan Seufzer and NOVA member Nate Hagen competed at the FUJI BJJ Wisconsin State Championship. Coach Jordan took home a GOLD medal and Nate a SILVER! Way to represent NOVA at the State Championship!

Not pictured: Nate Hagen

The holidays are about family, and spending as much time as we can with our loved ones. Meet Jake and Charlotte Forystek- a dynamic father/daughter duo who train at NOVA Pewaukee, having found a unique way to spend more time together: training BJJ on the mats.

NOVA: How long have you been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a whole, and when did you start your training at Nova?

Charlotte: We started in March, then it shut down because of the pandemic and we started training again in June.

NOVA: What made each of you decide to start your journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Charlotte: My dad introduced it to me and I thought that it was a great idea, and my interest in sports has always been wrestling and grappling. They cancelled middle school wrestling this year, so I am happy I can learn jiu jitsu.

Jake: I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the military when I was deployed to Iraq. I wanted to join a school as soon as I got back in 2005, but my wife and I were starting a family and were busy with family, careers, etc. We have three daughters.  Charlotte is the youngest one, and she is the first who expressed interest in learning BJJ.  That was my ticket!

NOVA: How much has jiu jitsu changed you, not just physically, but mentally?

Charlotte: Jiu jitsu has strengthened me physically and has given me an open mindset about grappling.  

Jake: Training BJJ has helped me lose my COVID-19 belly and get in shape as a wrestling coach.  It has improved my mindset in many ways.  It gives me something to look forward to after a stressful day.  It’s super fun learning something new.  It teaches humility and a growth mindset.  It’s super humbling getting submitted repeatedly, but that makes getting your first submission even better.  

NOVA: What would you say is the most positive benefit of training jiu jitsu?

Charlotte: The effective self-defense strategies or how I feel great (but tired) after jiu jitsu.

Jake: No matter what mood I have been in before jiu jitsu practice, I always have felt great when I left.  It’s fun learning something new, training with positive people, and watching my daughter grow more confident in her skills.

NOVA: What is most special about a family training jiu jitsu together?

Charlotte: You can learn a new technique or sweep at training and then practice it at home if you're confused or need to learn it again.

Jake: I think kids pick up on BJJ a lot quicker than adults, so I take away a lot from watching Charlotte train at the kids’ class.  I enjoy debriefing with Charlotte on the way home from practice.  We talk about what went well and what was difficult.  We enjoy the friendly people we train with.  It’s a great way to take a break from virtual learning/technology.

Thank you to the Forysteks for their time sharing their dedication to family and to jit jitsu. If you would like to train in Pewaukee as well, we are taking inquiries ONLINE (both Kids and Adults BJJ). View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates.

And tune in next month as we feature NOVA Oak Creek member Kurt, who has continually trained with us the longest in our Kickboxing program! Talk about motivation for the New Year!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our own MMA & Fitness Coach Jordan Seufzer is on the card for VFC 77 in Knoxville, TN Saturday, January 9th, 2021. Visit Valor Fighting Challenge’s website for streaming info! Let’s go Jordan!

NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation’s Illinois State Championship is taking place Saturday, January 16th, 2021 in Oak Lawn, IL. Anyone looking to compete (kids and adults brackets) click here for details and early registration!

NOVA MERCH SALE!

NOVA merch in Oak Creek is currently 25% off! To take advantage of this deal, see Member Services Rep Luke at the front desk. Limited styles and sizes!

We look forward to the new year with our wonderful NOVA COMMUNITY. Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com. Happy Holidays!

-Thank you/OSS-

NOVA NEWS - November 2020

Hello NOVA MEMBERS! As we approach Thanksgiving, please make note of our Thanksgiving weekend hours for Oak Creek:

CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26, AND CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 NOVA WILL BE OPEN ONLY FOR BJJ OPEN MAT 12-1PM (No kickboxing or yoga this day)

Additional note regarding YOGA: There will be no yoga class Saturday, November 21, and November 28 as mentioned above. Yoga will resume Saturday, December 5.

NOVA Pewaukee will be closed Thanksgiving Day only.

As always, please review the class schedule for the location(s) you attend: Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

Class update: Thursday 6am Breakfast Club will be a GI (BJJ uniform class) moving forward. Please let us know if you need to order a GI for this class.

CHECK IN PROCEDURES FOR ALL MEMBERS

• PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN IN AND OUT, each day you attend class. Not only is it important for contact tracing purposes, but it helps to track attendance, which assists our coaches with promotions and recognition for their students. After you sign in, our front desk staff then marks attendance in a tracker app. If we don’t have your picture on file, please smile the next time you’re in, so we can add your pic to your profile :-)

• Parents (not kids) must sign in for their child/children when arriving, and sign out after coming back to pick them up after class.

• Per COVID precautions and guidelines, to keep capacity under limits, we ask for parents to drop off their child/children for class, sign them in and depart for the duration of the class. When coming back to pick up your child/children, again please sign them out before departing.

• Governor Evers has extended the mask mandate into January 2021. Please bring a mask to class. (Those with medical conditions or sensory sensitivities that prevent them from wearing a face covering are exempt). We will keep our ceiling fans on to help with air circulation during class.

• To keep our front storage cubbies as clean and germ-free as possible, please store your shoes UNDERNEATH the cubbies (Oak Creek location). We have laid out mats below the cubbies to store your shoes during class. This is especially important for when salt gets poured on the sidewalks, to place your shoes underneath so the salt does not damage and dirty the cubbies.

NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

In October, Caleb W competed at the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Illinois Championship. Caleb was our first kid to compete since the pandemic halted competitions for most of this year. He took first in his division, and received a medal and a samurai sword for his accomplishments! Way to go Caleb!

Coach Mat Myga also competed at NAGA and brought home some medals himself. Nice work Coach Mat! Great to see you back in the competition circuit!

Also last month, Coach Scott and Coach Matt promoted Nicho K at NOVA Oak Creek. Congratulations Nicho on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grey Belt Promotion!

Last month Coach Mat promoted Wesley D at NOVA Pewaukee as well. Wesley has consistently trained in Nova’s Kids Program the longest. Congratulations Wesley on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grey Belt Promotion!

This month Coach Matt Leonard and several of our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students took the mat at Grappling Industries Chicago BJJ GI & NOGI Round Robin Tournament. Coach Matt took home two GOLD medals, and Nova member Charles Shea took home a SILVER and a BRONZE! Congrats to all our members who competed!

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Coach Mat Myga has NOVA Pewaukee’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program going strong! We are taking inquiries for both kids and adults ONLINE. View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates.

And tune in next month as we spotlight the Forystek family and their dedication to family and to jit jitsu.

DAN SEVERN WORKSHOP AT NOVA OAK CREEK, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH

On Sunday, December 6th, Nova Gyms proudly presents, a rare, one of a kind workshop taught by UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE Superstar, Dan “The Beast” Severn. Dan will lead workshops for both kids and adults at our Oak Creek location. Click here for full details and to register. This is a small group workshop and space is VERY limited. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

In closing-

This month we lost a beloved friend, Nova parent and advocate for the Nova community, Mr. Bill Bissell. He will be greatly missed. If you would like to share a memory of Bill and send condolences to the family, the memorial info is here.

NOVA Fam- we know this Thanksgiving may be different than previous years, but no matter how/if you will celebrate, know you are loved and your well-being is cared for. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

-Thank you/OSS-

Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

NOVA NEWS - October 2020

Hello NOVA MEMBERS! Before we knew it, Fall arrived and we are already halfway through October! As always, please review the class schedule for the location(s) you attend: Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

A couple of Saturday class notes for this month:

-There will be no kickboxing or yoga classes Saturday, Oct 17. BJJ Open Mat is taking place still.

-There will be no yoga Saturday, Oct 24. Kickboxing and BJJ Open Mat are taking place still.

-Classes resume as normal Saturday, Oct 31.

KIDS CLASSES (OAK CREEK)

As a reminder, the Monday-Thursday Kids Kickboxing/MMA and Kids Jiu Jitsu schedule at Oak Creek is:

4:15 - 5:00pm KICKBOXING & MMA

5:00 - 5:45pm ADVANCED JIU JITSU

5:50 - 6:35pm BEGINNERS JIU JITSU & FUNDAMENTALS

And on Fridays:

5:00 - 5:30pm BEGINNERS JUDO

5:30 - 6:30pm ADVANCED JUDO

A couple important protocol reminders for parents:

• Due to COVID precautions and guidelines, we are continuing our class check in/check out procedure. Parents (not kids) must sign in for their child/children when arriving, and sign out after coming back to pick them up after class.

• As our class sizes continue to grow, we are continuing to keep capacity under limits per COVID precautions and guidelines. We still ask for parents to drop off their child/children for class, sign them in and then leave for the duration of the class. When coming back to pick up your child/children, again please sign them out before departing.

• A couple suggestions for during the class time:

  • There’s Pick ‘n Save in the lot if you need to do some grocery shopping

  • There’s Q Spa Massage Therapy couple doors down if you’re in need of a massage/de-stressing, and Star Nails nail spa in the same strip mall too

  • There’s a restaurant in the same strip mall called Shish Kabob if you’re hungry or need to pick up dinner, or other restaurant options right across the street

  • There’s other businesses nearby on S. 27th St to complete some errands at (including a Walmart and Home Depot across the street)

  • Wait in your car and listen to music/podcasts/audio books, read, complete phone/work calls, enjoy a break from everything and embrace silent “me” time

  • Take a stroll or jog in and around our surrounding parking lot

  • Participate in our simultaneous Adult Fitness Kickboxing classes (ask about family discounts!)

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Coach Mat Myga continues to grow NOVA Pewaukee’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates. If you know anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at our Pewaukee location, we are taking kid & adult inquiries ONLINE!

BELT PROMOTIONS

In September, Coach Scott promoted six students to the ranking of Yellow Belt in Judo at NOVA Oak Creek:

Congratulations Ryan, Landyn, Alex, Nick, Isaac and Alycia on your Judo Yellow Belt Promotions!

Don’t forget, Judo is INCLUDED in the Kids Jiu Jitsu membership! (Held Friday evenings in Oak Creek, led by Coach Scott Shockley)

Also in September, Coach Kaz provided Jiu Jitsu promotions to some familiar faces in our NOVA Community. Congratulations to Coach Scott, Coach Ron, Coach Matt L and Nova member John M on their stripes!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coach Matt Leonard will be participating at the Grappling Industries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament in Chicagoland next month on November 14 (GI and NOGI round robin tournament). We highly encourage anyone looking to compete to be a part of this one! (Kids, teens and adults brackets) Early registration ends October 31. Click here for complete details and to register.

NOVA Member Services Rep Linda, will be a part of a pro wrestling show with Great Lakes Championship Wrestling in Cedarburg Saturday night, October 17. It is a fun, family friendly event. Details and info at BlizzardBrawl.com.

North American Grappling Association’s ILLINOIS GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP has been confirmed for Saturday, October 24. Click here for details and registration.

We look forward to the continued Fall season with our NOVA COMMUNITY. Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

Have a great rest of your October! And happy early Halloween!

-Thank you/OSS-

NOVA NEWS - September 2020

Hello NOVA MEMBERS! Summer is flying by, and as we prepare for Fall, please review the class schedule for the location(s) you attend: Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.

**A change to note for September for OAK CREEK is the KIDS JUDO class on Fridays. Kids Judo is now one class, ALL levels, from 5:30-6:30pm each Friday**

KIDS JIU JITSU CLASSES (OAK CREEK)

As a reminder, the Monday-Thursday Kids Jiu Jitsu schedule at Oak Creek is:

5:00 - 5:45pm ADVANCED JIU JITSU

5:50 - 6:35pm BEGINNERS JIU JITSU & FUNDAMENTALS

We have progressed several students to the 5:00 class that’s focused on advanced techniques, drilling, and competition prep. The 5:50 class is beginner focused, with lots of attention spent on BJJ fundamentals, helping students advance in our jiu jitsu program, and getting them one step closer to belt promotion.

A couple important protocol reminders for parents:

• Due to COVID precautions and guidelines, for now we are continuing our class check in/check out procedure. Parents (not kids) must sign in for their child/children when arriving, and sign out after coming back to pick them up after class.

• As our class sizes continue to grow, we are continuing to keep capacity under limits per COVID precautions and guidelines. So for now, we still ask for parents to drop off their child/children for class, sign them in and then leave for the duration of the class. When coming back to pick up your child/children, again please sign them out before departing.

• A couple suggestions for during the class time:

  • There’s Pick ‘n Save in the lot if you need to do some grocery shopping

  • There’s Q Spa Massage Therapy couple doors down if you’re in need of a massage/de-stressing, and Star Nails nail spa in the same strip mall too

  • There’s a restaurant in the same strip mall called Shish Kabob if you’re hungry or need to pick up dinner, or other restaurant options right across the street

  • There’s other businesses nearby on S. 27th St to complete some errands at (including a Walmart and Home Depot across the street)

  • Wait in your car and listen to music/podcasts/audio books, read, complete phone/work calls, enjoy a break from everything and embrace silent “me” time

  • Take a stroll or jog in and around our surrounding parking lot

  • Participate in our simultaneous Adult Fitness Kickboxing classes (ask about family discounts!)

SATURDAY CLASSES (OAK CREEK)

We are continuing our Saturday morning classes that accommodate both Fitness Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu programs (and a Yoga class!)

9:00am - 10:00am “Kickboxing For A Cause” (All Levels) Details below

10:15am - 11:15am Yoga (All Levels) Details below

12:00pm - 1:00pm BJJ Open Mat for Nova Members

KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE

22FITNESS Founder Dan Newberry leads Kickboxing For A Cause 9:00-10:00am each Saturday morning.

This fitness kickboxing class is open to Nova members and to the community. Any donations provided to the class will go to Lift For The 22, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with gym memberships nationwide to improve military transition, and fight veteran suicide. Donations are not required, but welcomed, and will be collected at class check-in.

Bring your own boxing gloves or gloves can be purchased at Nova.

SATURDAY STRETCH

Strengthen and lengthen at Saturday Stretch 10:15-11:15am. Our yoga instructor Nikki leads the class, which is also open to the community.

Currently yoga is not included in any of our Nova memberships, but is HIGHLY DISCOUNTED for Nova members at just $5 a session. You won’t find a better drop-in deal around! Cost for non-Nova members is just $10 a session, so feel free to bring a friend. Payment will be collected at class check-in by our instructor Nikki.

Nikki teaches a strong vinyasa style yoga with hints of power. She loves to make yoga less intimidating and bring it to a wider range of people - especially those who are active and would really benefit from an increased range of motion!

BJJ OPEN MAT

12:00-1:00pm each Saturday is BJJ Open Mat for Nova Members. This is casual rolling and sparring, and a great opportunity for our jiu jitsu team to get together. We encourage all members to attend!

KIDS KICKBOXING & MMA

As a reminder, we have added KIDS KICKBOXING & MMA to our regular class schedule. It takes place Monday-Thursday, 4:15pm-5:00pm, led by Coach Jordan Seufzer. Email info@novagyms.com to enroll!

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Coach Mat Myga continues to grow NOVA Pewaukee’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program! It’s located above Smokey’s Muskie Shop on Pewaukee Lake. Yes, it is a strange location! Just ask BJJ World in this article “The Strangest Locations for BJJ Schools”.

View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates. And know anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at our Pewaukee location? We are taking kid & adult inquiries ONLINE!

BELT PROMOTIONS

In August, Coach Chris promoted Levi at NOVA Oak Creek:

Congratulations Levi on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gray/White Belt Promotion!

 

We look forward to the Fall season with our NOVA COMMUNITY. Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

Have a wonderful September!

Thank you/OSS!

NOVA NEWS - August 2020

Hello NOVA MEMBERS! Hope everyone’s been enjoying their summer and enjoying it safely. We will continue our extended precautionary measures and dedication to gym cleanliness to keep everyone as safe as possible. Our safety guidelines are here, plus gi maintenance guidelines are here to review as well. And please remember to SIGN IN and OUT, each time you are at Nova. This is a critical procedure in keeping our business running during the current climate.

We thank you for complying! 

**NEW WISCONSIN MASK MANDATE**

Effective August 1st through September 28th, Governor Evers has mandated anyone 5 and over wear a mask indoors except when at home. We have ordered GAITER MASKS to have on hand, for those who want to purchase them on site. Until they arrive we ask everyone to please bring your own masks for class (any type of mask or face covering is fine). *Those with medical conditions or sensory sensitivities that prevent them from wearing a face covering are exempt*

We will keep our entrance door open and ceiling fans on to help with air circulation during class. We’ll also inform everyone when the gaiter masks are in-house. Examples:

With this mandate, masks are highly recommended outdoors, but not required. We may conduct part of our Fitness Kickboxing classes or warmups outside in the parking lot during these warm months, so please make sure to bring socks and tennis shoes to each class, as we may conduct some of it outdoors. 

NEW SATURDAY CLASSES

As a reminder, starting in August we are adding Saturday morning classes to accommodate both Fitness Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu programs (plus a Yoga class!) The following classes begin Saturday, August 1st:

9:00am - 10:00am “Kickboxing For A Cause” (All Levels) Details below

10:15am - 11:15am Yoga (All Levels) Details below

12:00pm - 1:00pm BJJ Open Mat for Nova Members

KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE

Join 22FITNESS Founder Dan Newberry for KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE 9:00-10:00am each Saturday morning.

This fitness kickboxing class is open to the community as well. Any donations provided to this class will go to Lift For The 22, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with gym memberships nationwide to improve military transition, and fight veteran suicide. Donations will be collected at class check-in. *No Donation Minimum*

Bring your own boxing gloves or gloves can be purchased at Nova.

SATURDAY STRETCH

Join our yoga instructor Nikki for Saturday Stretch 10:15-11:15am each Saturday in August. If we have enough response/demand to keep it rolling past August, Saturday Stretch will continue into Fall! This class is also open to the community.

Nikki teaches a strong vinyasa style yoga with hints of power. She loves to make yoga less intimidating and bring it to a wider range of people - especially those who are active and would really benefit from an increased range of motion.

Currently yoga is not included in your Nova membership, but we want to give it a shot. Cost is $5 members/$10 non-members per session. Payment will be collected at class check-in.

BJJ OPEN MAT

BJJ Open Mat is back for Nova Members! 12:00-1:00pm each Saturday. This is casual rolling and sparring, plus a nice opportunity for our jiu jitsu team to get together. We encourage all members to attend!

**AND EVERYONE: PLEASE REVIEW THE REST OF NOVA OAK CREEK’S SCHEDULE, AS VERY SLIGHT TIME CHANGES FOR SOME CLASSES WILL BEGIN IN AUGUST**

Kickboxing Class For Kids - Summer 2020

Our Kids MMA Sports Performance Summer Camp this year had such a great response, that we are now adding a KIDS KICKBOXING & MMA CLASS to our regular class schedule! Starting Monday, August 3rd, Kids Kickboxing & MMA will be Monday-Thursday, 4:15pm-5:00pm coached by Jordan.

Email info@novagyms.com if you have questions on how to enroll!

NOVA PEWAUKEE

**SLIGHTLY ADJUSTED CLASS TIMES STARTING AUGUST 10TH**

NOVA Pewaukee’s kids and adults jiu jitsu programs are running full speed and growing! Know of anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at our Pewaukee location? We are taking inquiries ONLINE.

And note starting Monday, August 10th, there will be slight time changes to the schedule. View it here and visit NOVA PEWAUKEE’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates!

KIDS PROMOTIONS

Prior to the mandated Covid-closure, there were some students working on their Judo promotions. Coach Scott has not forgotten about that. Now that we’re back up and running, he wants to work their way back up and not rush the very important promotions, and anticipates it happening very soon. With judo classes one night a week, promotions take more time than jiu jitsu, which trains more often. Please continue letting your children know they’re doing a great job and to keep up the hard work!

Regarding Jiu Jitsu promotions, we had some promotions in July:

Coach Mat promoted Miles Ferris at NOVA Pewaukee. Congratulations Miles on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gray/White Belt Promotion!

Coach Chris & Coach Matt promoted four students at NOVA Oak Creek. Congratulations to Alex and Nick Brem on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gray/White Belt Promotion! And congrats to Ryan and Landyn Jordan on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Solid Gray Belt Promotion!

Our very own MMA & Fitness Coach Jordan Seufzer will be on the card for MMA OUTDOOR WAR in Superior, WI on Saturday, September 19. If you want to support Jordan in his pro fight, see Jordan for ticket and lodging info! Anyone interested in amateur fighting, this will be a great event to witness live!

We look forward to continuing a wonderful summer with our NOVA COMMUNITY. Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

Have a great August!

Thank you/OSS!

NOVA NEWS - July 3rd, 2020

Hello NOVA MEMBERS! It’s been a month since reopening and we can’t thank you enough for your support. We missed your smiles! And welcome new members to our NOVA COMMUNITY!

With that, comes lots of exciting news! We’ve heard your feedback and are pleased to announce THREE new classes to our already expanded schedule at NOVA OAK CREEK.

Starting TODAY, JULY 3rd, join Coach Scott Shockley for Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “Study Hall Night” 6:30-7:30pm each Friday. You bring the techniques you want to work on, go over drills you were not able to during the week, and review techniques you feel are good for your game. Last 15-20 minutes of class is learning and performing tournament style BJJ. Check out Scott’s move of the week:

MMA Team Sparring w/ Jordan

Starting THIS TUESDAY, JULY 7th, join Coach Jordan Seufzer for MMA Sparring 6:40-7:40pm each Tuesday night. We highly encourage those looking to practice mixed martial arts sparring to pencil this in!

Kicking For A Cause!

Starting next month on SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, join 22FITNESS Founder Dan Newberry for Fitness Kickboxing 9:00-10:00am each Saturday morning.

This class is donation driven with proceeds going to Lift For The 22, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with gym memberships nationwide to improve military transition, and fight veteran suicide. Learn more at liftforthe22.org.

More class details as we approach August...

Boxing Class For Kids - Summer 2020.

Summertime means KIDS CAMP at NOVA OAK CREEK!

We just finished our session module that focused on boxing, but there’s still time to enroll your child or children for the second session of our Kids MMA Sports Performance Camp (Monday-Thursday July 13th thru July 30th, 3:00-4:50pm) which will emphasize kickboxing.

NOVA PEWAUKEE

Last month NOVA PEWAUKEE also reopened its doors. Coach Mat Myga has Pewaukee off to a great start back on the mats! View the schedule here and visit NOVA PEWAUKEE’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates!

DEDICATION TO GYM CLEANLINESS

Gym cleanliness and personal hygiene is important now more than ever. Because of COVID-19 we ask that members answer a few questions each time you attend class for safety purposes.

When you arrive for your fitness or martial arts class, please make sure that you check in and check out at the front desk. When you arrive for classes you will not be able to wear street shoes inside the training center. Members can train on the mats barefoot after washing their feet in the foot cleaning system, in a pair of socks, or in a pair of shoes that have never been worn outside. We recommend keeping a pair of sandals that have never been worn outside in your gym bag, to wear inside the gym and in the bathrooms. The Dollar Store across the street has flip flops available for just a buck— perfect to keep on hand for the gym.

 Members need to have their own boxing gloves for training at the gym. Please bring your own (clean) gloves with you to class, or you can purchase a pair of gloves from us at the gym.

Fitness class members: Please also bring tennis shoes for the duration of the summer, as we sometimes run, warm up or perform drills outside!
Jiu jitsu members: GIs must be washed after each class whether you sweat in it or not. Please take a minute to review our GI washing and maintenance guidelines.

All members: Next time you’re in check out our NEW MERCH up front, including shirts, GIs and hand protection gloves (for added protection under your boxing gloves, and helps keep glove interior fresher!)

We look forward to summer with our wonderful NOVA COMMUNITY. Please direct questions/comments/feedback to info@novagyms.com.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Thank you/OSS!