INSIDE THE GYM
Real training. Real members.
Not stock photos. This is what Tuesday night actually looks like.
Three disciplines under one roof. Muay Thai, No-Gi BJJ, and Wrestling — coached with the same standard we'd apply to a fighter preparing for title night.
Understand the lever, the angle, the timing — and you stop wasting energy. Smaller athletes should be able to out-technique bigger ones. We train for that.
Intensity without the bullshit. Fighters and beginners share mats because everyone learns from each other. No cliques, no gatekeeping, no posturing.
What you build on the mats — grit, humility, composure under pressure — shows up in everything else. That's the real point of training.
Each program is taught as its own art — not mashed into "MMA." Show up once a week or every day. Beginner or lifer. The bar is the same.
Martial arts since age 3. D1 wrestler. Greco-Roman at the Olympic Training Center. UFC-level training. Fifteen years coaching.
Eric started martial arts at age 3 through Judo, wrestled through high school as a Boonton High School Hall of Famer — still holding the all-time wrestling wins record — then competed Division I at Columbia University. He trained Greco-Roman wrestling at the United States Olympic Training Center and has trained with and alongside UFC fighters during fight camps.
He's helped train UFC fighters, worked alongside UFC-level coaches, and still actively trains in competitive MMA himself. A Functional Patterns practitioner and biomechanics specialist, Eric is known for wrestling takedowns and defense, adapting techniques to different body types and injuries, and helping students stay calm under pressure.
FTC is the gym he built around the idea that real coaching should be accessible, technical, and free of gatekeeping.
Snapshot of what's on the mats. Full schedule with all times, levels, and instructor assignments is one click away.
First class is free. No contracts, no hidden fees, no commitment beyond what you're ready for.
FTC doesn't just train fighters — we teach practical skills that keep people safe. Seminars, workshops, and training programs for the community.
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Four steps from "I'm curious" to "I'm in." Clear path, no guessing.
Hop on a 5-minute call with one of our coaches. We'll learn about your background, answer your questions, and get you booked for your complimentary first class.
Arrive 10 minutes early. We'll give you a quick tour, get your waiver done, and set you up with gear if you need it.
No chaos, no guessing. You'll be matched with the right partners, coached at your level, and guided every step of the way. Expect a great workout, real technique, and a team that's got your back.
After class, connect with Coach Eric. We'll break everything down and map out your next move.
Walk in, meet Coach Eric, try a class. No credit card, no pressure. We'll loan you the gear.