INTRODUCTION: Duke Roufus MMA, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu & Boxing Academy is located 1 block south of Bluemound Road, on the east side of the street at 320 North 76th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The school is conveniently located 6 blocks north of the I-94 Expressway and is minutes from anywhere in Milwaukee County and the surrounding southwestern, western and north western suburbs and lake country.

Duke Roufus Academy offers specialized group classes and private lessons in contemporary Kickboxing (based on Muay Thai, the 700 year old national sport of Thailand), Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA"), Jiu-Jitsu (submission grappling) and the "sweet science" of Boxing (taught as part of the Muay Thai Kickboxing program) for adults and young adults ages 13 and older. If you are looking for a really great workout, our Muay Thai Kickboxing/Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu classes provide the perfect answer (and results).

Our modern, academic style program, is designed to accommodate students of all levels and ability. While the training is as real as it gets, Duke Roufus Academy realizes that not everyone shares the same ambitions or desires.

If fitness is your thing, our unique, one-of-a-kind program allows you to learn all of the correct offensive and defensive techniques of each combat sport while delivering a fantastic, highly physical cardio workout. No student is forced to "fight" or get in the ring and spar. You decide how far and to what level you want to take your training.

With that in mind, top trainer and 4-Time World Kickboxing Champion, Duke Roufus, drawing upon 34 years of experience, has developed a system that delivers an excellent, full body workout without compromising the teaching and education of proper and correct technique, form, movement and style.

Duke is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable, technically proficient Kickboxers and trainers in the world. Duke has been involved in the Martial Arts and Kickboxing community since he was 4 years old. He has created a training system that anyone can utilize, from true beginners to ring veterans alike, everyone practices at their own level and ability.

Students from all walks of life train together, each with a slightly different goal or objective. Among them are:

STAFF: Head Instructor is 4-Time World Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion Duke Roufus (right). Duke is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable, technically proficient Kickboxers and trainers in the world.

Duke has been involved in the Martial Arts and Kickboxing community since he was 4 years old. He has created a training system that anyone can utilize, from true beginners to cage and/or ring veterans alike, everyone learns together and practices at their own level and ability. All Duke Roufus Academy instructors have competition experience, as well.



FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The spacious facility is filled with the best, most durable, professional grade training equipment available in the world. We have a new, 1,500 sq ft matted training area and 14 heavybags. We also supply top quality, leather punch mitts and Thai pads for student use. Ample free parking is also offered at our location.

The Duke Roufus Academy offers classes in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level MMA, Muay Thai Kickboxing (with heavy emphasis on Boxing), and Gi & No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and young adults ages 13 and older. Classes are offered 7 days a week.

Students can start at any time and go "at their own pace." Students advance to the Intermediate level once the instructor feels the student has achieved an understanding of the basics taught in the Beginner Muay Thai Kickboxing/Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu classes. And remember - Students at the Duke Roufus Academy NEVER have to spar if they prefer not to. Intermediate and Advanced level students may spar with approval and proper and approved equipment.

 

MUAY THAI ("THAI BOXING") KICKBOXING - ALL LEVELS: The basis for the Duke Roufus Academy's Kickboxing program is the 700 year old national sport of Thailand, the powerful, yet beautiful, art of Muay Thai ("Thai Boxing").

Not only is Muay Thai considered one of the most effective combat sports in the world, it also provides it's students with a very safe, but exhausting workout like no other. Muay Thai incorporates the use of feet, fists, shins, knees and elbows, combined in multifaceted combinations that produce fantastic results.

Properly done, the powerful Muay Thai style shin kick asks it's user (you) to twist, pivot, turn and rotate various parts of your entire body. The Duke Roufus Academy's expert instructors know how to break each step down in specific detail that makes it easy for the beginner student to learn.

You'll sweat like you never have before after taking one of our exhilarating Kickboxing classes. This is the same workout the Pro and Amateur Kickboxers go through, now you can too - without the hard contact or sparring. The first class is on us so why not give it a try?

For more information or to set up a FREE Duke Roufus Academy Muay Thai Kickboxing class, please contact Scott Joffe via email or at 414.453.5425.

 

JIU-JITSU - ALL LEVELS: Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and choke holds to force an opponent to submit.

The art was based on early 20th century Kodokan Judo, which was itself then a recently-developed system (founded in 1882), based on multiple schools (or Ryu) of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.

It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger opponent. Jiu-Jitsu can be trained for self defense, sport grappling and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.

Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling") and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.

The discipline of Jiu-Jitsu rose to world prominence in the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship when on November 12, 1993 Royce Gracie dominated all comers including Ken Shamrock as he went on to win the first UFC, thus establishing the art of Jiu-Jitsu and changing combat martial arts forever.

Duke Roufus Academy is proud to have UFC fighter Red Schafer as the school's Head Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling instructor. Red's Jiu-Jitsu teaching ability combined with his experience and overall expertise in the sport is a great compliment to the program. Red has over 120 grappling match victories and has trained with some of the world's best grapplers.

All aspects of stand-up and ground fighting, plus everything in between, are covered. Learn a multitude of ways to submit your opponent or defend yourself when the fight goes to the ground, while getting a fantastic physical and cardio workout, as well.

Ask about our popular GI JIU-JITSU program that is offered 4 times weekly. These classes will help you perfect your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills while making you a technically better and more proficient student of the art or well rounded competitor.

For more information or to set up a FREE Duke Roufus Academy Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu class, please contact Scott Joffe via email or at 414.453.5425.

MMA (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) - INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED: With origins dating back to the first Olympic games in ancient Greece when it was called Pankration, Duke Roufus Academy's Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") program is a hybrid of Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing.

Duke Roufus Academy is proud to have UFC fighter and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Red Schafer as the school's Head Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling instructor. Red's submission grappling skills are the perfect compliment to the Duke Roufus system of Kickboxing/stand-up fighting. Duke, Red and the rest of our talented Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA instructors round out the academy's acclaimed coaching staff.

All aspects of stand-up and ground fighting, plus everything in between, are covered. Learn a multitude of ways to submit your opponent or defend yourself when the fight goes to the ground, while getting a fantastic physical and cardio workout, as well.

This is the same sport that has been featured on CNN.com, the cover of Sports Illustrated, showcased on 60 Minutes and popularized on Pay-per-view, SpikeTV, HDNet, Versus, CBS and Fox Sports Net through regular broadcasts of the UFC, Pride Fighting, the I.F.L. and the World Combat League. If you have a passion for Mixed Martial Arts, turn your enthusiasm into a reality and start training with our MMA team today.

For more information  regarding Duke Roufus Academy's Mixed Martial Arts program, please contact Scott Joffe via email or at 414.453.5425.

 

BOXING - ALL LEVELS: Discover the "sweet science" of Boxing at Duke Roufus Academy. Students learn Boxing in a dedicated technique and fitness class offered from 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We'll start you off with the basics - jab, cross, hook, uppercut, footwork, defense - and you determine how far you want to go.

Our extremely talented staff will break every punch and step down for you in a positive manner that promotes self-esteem and correct technique.

Remember, you'll never have to spar if that's not what you are looking for. Our Boxing class is an excellent correct and physical workout that produces quantifiable results without question.

For more information or to set up a FREE Duke Roufus Academy Boxing class, please contact Scott Joffe via email or at 414.453.5425.




PRIVATE LESSONS: Private Lessons at the Duke Roufus Academy are available in packages of 8, 25, 50 and 100. You can custom tailor the lessons to your exact needs to best help reach your goals.

From exhausting workouts that tone and define, to powerful, technique driven training sessions for the cage or ring bound athlete, you determine exactly what the focus and objective of the Private Lesson's will be.

Private lessons run 30 or 60 minutes in length and can be scheduled independent of the Class Schedule. Initial consultation is Free with no obligation.

RATES: Please E-mail or call Scott A. Joffe at 414.453.5425 to learn more about Duke Roufus Academy's various Membership Plans, Benefits and Rate information.

Punchcard, Contract & Yearly Membership Plans are available. Choose a membership that's perfect for you. On the go? Duke Roufus Academy 10 visit "Punchcard" memberships are the perfect solution (no sign-up fees & no expiration date). Day "drop-in" rate: $25.00 (includes all classes on the schedule for that day).

Please Contact Scott Joffe at 414.453.5425 or E-mail for More Information and to Set Up Your FREE FIRST CLASS or Private Lesson consultation.

"Our Goal Is To See You Achieve Yours"

 

Past luminaries of MMA that have trained with Duke Roufus & visited Roufusport:

Jens "Lil'Evil" Pulver

UFC Fighter
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Former UFC Lightweight Champion
Coach of SpikeTV's hit reality Show "The Ultimate Fighter 5"

AND

MMA Fighter -205lbs/93kgs
Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar

UFC Fighter
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Golden Gloves Boxing Champion
Star of SpikeTV's hit reality Show "The Ultimate Fighter 1"

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