05/24/2026
MEMORIAL DAY OPEN MAT 🇺🇸
This Memorial Day we’ll be doing things a little differently at The Arena Combat Academy.
Before the rounds begin, we will come together to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country.
We will begin with the National Anthem, hear words from one of our veterans, observe Taps, and then step onto the mats for one hour straight of rotating rounds.
No breaks.
New partner every bell.
Not because suffering makes us tough.
But because sacrifice deserves remembrance.
The temporary discomfort we choose on these mats is only possible because others gave everything.
This day is not about a long weekend.
It is not about barbecues.
It is about remembering those who never came home.
For one hour we will push together.
For one hour we will suffer together.
For one hour we will remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Because freedom is not free.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Open Mat Noon - Until everyone is done.
🥋 All affiliations welcome
🔔 One hour continuous rounds
🤝 New partner every bell
Mondays time on the mats will be done in honor of the fallen.
