MMA Camp (No Contact) - Montreal, QC

Soldier On will host a 2 days Mixed Martial Arts Camp (MMA) in collaboration with TRISTAR Gym on April 26-27th 2023.

This sport activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. This Mixed Martial Arts Camp will contribute as a tool to wellness and recovery for the participants.

Participants will engage in a series of 6 lessons of 5 hours each on 2 consecutive days. International level instructor will teach and guide the participants during the lessons with Mixed Martial Arts (Wrestling, Muay thai, Brezilian Jiu Jitsu) techniques and physical preparation. Participants must understand that this activity will be conducted on 2 consecutive days.

Please note that the camp has no real combat and is oriented to training to develop different techniques and movements.
 
Important: Participants are asked to wear appropriate sport clothes for indoor combat/fitness training.
 
Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of TRISTAR Gym Tristar Gym - Home of Champions

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to sixteen (16).
 
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Montréal geographical areas (90 minutes by car, South and North shore)who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.
 
Serving Members:
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.
 
Mental & Physical Requirements:
Participants must be able to tolerate 5 hours of light to high paced activities for 2 days in a row. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants will have scheduled period for rest throughout the day.
 
Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
 
COVID-19
Soldier On events are planned in accordance with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal public health measures (PHM) and regulations as well as the Canadian Armed Forces health policy and guidelines. The health and safety of Soldier On participants and staff, PSP staff, and CAF TG personnel are paramount. While specific safety precautions for each event will depend on the scope, scale and location of the event, the utmost care will be undertaken to ensure the risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 is very low.

Confirmation Details
The event OPI will confirm in writing with the participants selected for this activity.
 
An activity delivery questionnaire will be sent to selected participants to complete and return. This will assist the event OPI and the sport delivery partner with the planning of logistics and the activity.
 
A joining instruction will be issued prior to event; ensuring applicants are authorized to participate IAW applicable policies & eligibility criteria.

Conclusion
Montreal Mixed Martial Arts Camp is a sport event which will encourage ill/injured serving CAF personnel and veterans to develop new skills, engage with others while personally challenging themselves.