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Three and a half years ago, IMPACT Martial Arts began in a small underground room with only a handful of classes and a big dream. That dream belonged to our founders, Sam and Ruben, whose vision was simple yet ambitious: to make martial arts accessible to everyone and positively impact people's lives. Success did not come overnight. It was built one class at a time, one hour at a time and one member at a time. Every day was another opportunity to improve, to learn and to move one step closer to creating something truly special. By surrounding themselves with passionate coaches, experienced staff and continuously investing in better facilities, they laid the foundation for what IMPACT has become today.
This July marked one of the most important milestones in our history. We proudly opened one of the largest martial arts academies in Zurich, featuring 250 square metres of world-class mat space, dedicated areas for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, alongside premium facilities for Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA. At the same time, we reached another incredible achievement: more than 1,000 active members now train across our Winterthur and Zurich academies every single week. For us, this number represents far more than memberships. It represents thousands of training sessions, friendships built, confidence gained, challenges overcome and lives positively transformed through martial arts.
Despite these achievements, our mission remains exactly the same as it was on day one. We continue to fight for improvement in every corner of our organisation, constantly looking for ways to provide an even better experience for our members. We understand that for some people martial arts may seem out of reach or that investing in a membership can feel like a luxury. However, we firmly believe that the greatest investment anyone can make is in themselves. Our members experience this every day. They see themselves becoming healthier, stronger, more disciplined and more confident. They experience personal growth both on and off the mats, and that is exactly why we believe that martial arts truly can IMPACT YOUR LIFE. We know that change is never easy, but every journey begins with a single step.
As our community continues to grow, so do the opportunities we offer. We now introduced our new Sunday Sparring Sessions, giving members the chance to spend 90 minutes sharpening their skills alongside their favourite coaches and teammates in a safe and enjoyable environment. We also launched dedicated Competition Classes, designed for athletes who want to push themselves further, prepare for competition or simply increase their performance through more focused and demanding training. Our goal has always been to provide something for everyone, regardless of experience or ambition.
Another unforgettable moment this month was welcoming Zoe Neuschwander for our exclusive Muay Thai Seminar. Zoe has spent the past four years training at one of Thailand's top gyms, competes for ONE Championship, and is currently ranked #8 in the WBC World Rankings. Having the opportunity to learn directly from an athlete competing at the highest level was an incredible experience for everyone who attended. More importantly, events like these continue to strengthen our community by bringing members together, inspiring one another and creating memories that extend far beyond the training itself.
As July comes to an end, we'll be taking a short one-week summer break to allow our coaches, staff and members to recharge before another exciting chapter begins. We are already looking forward to returning in August with plenty of energy, starting with our Striking Sparring Event with Sergei on 9 August, followed by our annual IMPACT Summer Fest on 16 August, where our entire community will come together to enjoy great food, drinks, music and the summer atmosphere.
Looking back at everything we've achieved over the past three and a half years, we're incredibly proud of how far we've come. Yet we also know this is only the beginning. None of these milestones would have been possible without the trust, dedication and support of every single member who walks through our doors each week. Together, we've built something truly special, and together we'll continue growing, improving and inspiring one another for many years to come.
Thank you for being part of the IMPACT journey.
The IMPACT Martial Arts Team
