The Proving Ground is a training facility for those wanting the best instruction available in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) with an emphasis on Ground Skills and Self Defense. Future programs will include Boot Camp/Conditioning classes, Cage Fighting and Women's Self Defense.

Ground fighting classes will take students from learning basic positions, techniques and transitions through take-downs, strategy and advanced techniques geared to the develop knowledge of the system suitable for Self Defense or for use in competition. Conditioning drills, technique instruction and mat time are the core of our program. The Proving Ground has over 2000 square feet of matted workout area. Future plans include the addition of a regulation octagon for those wanting that training.

Self Defense students will be training in the Mixed Martial Arts style known as Aam Ka Jutsu. This style is one of the first true Mixed Martial Arts styles and was developed in the US in 1968. While relatively unknown, Aam Ka Jutsu was introduced to the world at the 2004 Martial Arts Games in Athens, where the style took 7 of 10 medals in the Self Defense category. The Proving Ground is the ONLY school in the San Diego area authorized to teach Aam Ka Jutsu. All instructors are certified black belts in this style. Students wear traditional Gi's and participate in formal and informal classes. Evaluation testing occurs 5 times a year.