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A 2-Day Striking Seminar with Gaston “The Dreamkiller” Bolaños & Desiree “The Muay Thai Princess” Wodicker

📅 Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM both days
📍 Combat Arts Academy, Seattle

Combat Arts Academy is hosting a two-day striking seminar with Gaston Bolaños and Desiree Wodicker, both out of Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, CA.
Gaston is an active UFC fighter with a standout Muay Thai and kickboxing career, known for his spinning back elbow KOs. Desiree, “The Muay Thai Princess,” is an undefeated professional Muay Thai fighter and 3-0 in Thailand’s Rajadamnern World Series (RWS). Both teach real, technical striking built on solid fundamentals — the same approach we follow here.

This seminar is open to all striking styles and experience levels. Whether you train Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA, boxing, or are newer to stand-up, come work directly with two active professional fighters and sharpen your fundamentals. All levels and affiliations welcome.

Pricing
Members: $120 both days / $75 single day
Non-Members: $150 both days / $90 single day

Sign up via the ZenPlanner app (Events tab) or at https://tinyurl.com/289zk9p4

Questions? Call or text (206) 672-9822 or email [email protected]

Late post - but the seminar last weekend may have been one of the best! Congrats to Foster on his blue and Kevin on his brown. Looking forward to the next one 🩵

What better way to spend your actual birthday than on the mats? Happiest birthday to both and Coach !

Two awesome events coming up!

In-house tournament May 9th - Kids AND Adults

Hannette Staack Seminar - May 17th

Open to all teams and affiliations.

More information: www.caaseattle.com/caa-events

Trying to figure out what to do with your kids this summer?

We’ve got a simple option that actually works. Summer camp registration is open... visit www.caaseattle.com/summer-camp for more details.

Our West Seattle Summer Camp at Combat Arts Academy is built for kids who need to move, stay engaged, and be around other kids.

- No experience needed
- Coach-led, structured days
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + Muay Thai
- Outdoor time + games
- Weekly options all summer

Great for kids with a lot of energy, kids building confidence, or just kids who need something active and consistent.

Combat Arts Academy - Summer Camp Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form to schedule your trial class. Whether you're interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Kids Martial Arts, we’re here to guide you.

She’s part-guard dog, part-welcoming committee, part ray-of-sunshine ☀️☀️☀️

What a lovely day for promotions at CAA today, congratulations to these incredible people 🩵

It’s that time… let’s kick off January with two awesome tournaments!

Youth Tournament #16 - January 10th
Ladies Tournament #2 - January 24th

Round-robin. Submission-only. A whole lot of fun (and growth).

These events are designed to be competitive and supportive, whether it’s your first time competing or you’re building experience.

More info + registration:
www.caaseattle.com/caa-events

Open to all teams and affiliations.

On Saturday, Darrius, Leon, and Austin all stepped into the ring and faced some hard moments. Different fights, different outcomes, different lessons - but all part of the same path.

Losses like these don’t erase the work. They expose it. They show you what holds up under pressure, what needs sharpening, and what it actually feels like when there’s nowhere to hide. This has never been about records or perfect outcomes. It’s about who you become in the process - how you respond when things don’t go your way, whether you stay present, and whether you’re willing to keep showing up after it hurts.

We’re proud of all three of them. Proud of the courage it takes to step in, proud of the trust in the process, and proud of the willingness to face the hard parts head-on. We take the lessons, we regroup, and we keep moving forward… together.

And huge props to Coach Joe for the care, time, and heart you pour into your fighters. We see it, and we appreciate you.