Martial Arts Academy Homepage

Create a bold, disciplined homepage for a martial arts academy called "Iron Path Academy" based in Charlotte, NC. The academy teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA for kids and adults. The design should feel powerful, focused, and welcoming — balancing intensity with accessibility for beginners.

1. NAVIGATION BAR
- Logo: "Iron Path" in a bold condensed font with crossed fist icon, red accent on "Path"
- Links: Programs, Schedule, Instructors, Pricing, About, Blog
- Right side: "Try a Free Class" CTA (solid #DC2626 red), phone number "(704) 555-0318"
- Dark background (#111827 charcoal), sticky on scroll
- Mobile: hamburger with slide-out drawer on dark background

2. HERO SECTION
- Full-width background: cinematic photo of fighters training in a well-lit mat room — one mid-kick on heavy bag, others drilling in pairs
- Overlay content (left-aligned on desktop):
  - Eyebrow badge: "Charlotte's #1 Rated Academy"
  - Headline: "Forge Your Strength. Find Your Path."
  - Subheadline: "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Muay Thai · MMA — for beginners to competitors, ages 5 and up"
  - Two CTAs: "Book Free Trial Class" (solid red #DC2626) + "View Programs" (outline white)
  - Trust badges below CTAs: "4.9★ Google (340 reviews)" · "USA Boxing Certified" · "IBJJF Affiliated"
- Dark gradient overlay from left side for text legibility
- Subtle slow parallax on background image

3. PROGRAMS (tabbed section)
- Section headline: "Choose Your Discipline"
- 3 horizontal tabs: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Muay Thai | MMA

- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tab:
  - Hero image: ground technique demonstration
  - Description: "The gentle art of leverage and control. Learn submissions, sweeps, and escapes from every position. Our BJJ program produces confident grapplers — from your first class to competition-level training."
  - Class types:
    - Fundamentals (White–Blue belt) — Mon/Wed/Fri 6 PM — "Core techniques, positional drilling, and live rolling with guidance"
    - Advanced (Blue belt+) — Tue/Thu 7 PM — "Competition-focused. Advanced guards, passing systems, and strategy"
    - No-Gi Grappling — Sat 10 AM — "Submission wrestling without the kimono. Fast-paced and athletic"
    - Kids BJJ (5–12) — Mon/Wed 4:30 PM — "Coordination, discipline, and anti-bullying confidence"
  - Competitive results: "23 IBJJF medals in 2025 · 4 state champions"

- Muay Thai tab:
  - Hero image: fighter throwing a roundhouse kick on pads
  - Description: "The art of eight limbs. Develop devastating striking with punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Our Muay Thai program builds real-world striking skills and elite conditioning."
  - Class types:
    - Foundations — Mon/Wed 5 PM — "Stance, basic combos, pad work, heavy bag rounds"
    - All Levels — Tue/Thu 6 PM — "Technical striking, clinch work, sparring drills"
    - Fight Team — Fri 5:30 PM — "For competitors: advanced strategy, sparring, fight prep"
    - Cardio Kickboxing — Sat 9 AM — "High-energy bag workout. No contact, all fitness levels"
  - Competitive results: "8 amateur fighters · 3 regional champions · 28-4 combined record"

- MMA tab:
  - Hero image: cage training with coach cornering
  - Description: "The complete martial artist. Combine striking, wrestling, and submissions into a unified fighting system. Our MMA program integrates BJJ and Muay Thai with wrestling and cage work."
  - Class types:
    - MMA Fundamentals — Tue/Thu 5 PM — "Blending ranges: striking to clinch to ground transitions"
    - Advanced MMA — Mon/Wed 7:30 PM — "Cage strategy, wrestling, fight IQ development"
    - Open Mat — Sun 11 AM — "Free training. All disciplines. Coach supervision available"
  - Competitive results: "12 active amateur fighters · 2 pro fighters on roster"

- Each tab: hero image, description, class grid, competitive callout
- Background: white

4. WHY IRON PATH (value props)
- Section headline: "Built Different"
- 4 feature cards in a row:
  - "World-Class Coaches" — trophy icon — "Our instructors hold black belts and pro records. They train champions and total beginners with equal care."
  - "Welcoming Culture" — handshake icon — "No egos. No hazing. We're competitive but supportive. 60% of our members had zero experience on day one."
  - "Modern Facility" — building icon — "6,000 sq ft. Competition cage, heavy bag area, wrestling mats, strength corner, and recovery lounge."
  - "Proven Results" — chart icon — "340+ five-star reviews. 45 competition medals in 2025. Members stay an average of 2.4 years."
- Each card: icon, heading, description paragraph
- Background: #F9FAFB (light gray)

5. BELT PROGRESSION TRACKER (BJJ-specific)
- Section headline: "Your Journey on the Mats"
- Horizontal visual progression showing BJJ belt ranks:
  - White Belt — "Where everyone starts. Learn fundamentals, survive, escape." — Avg time: 0–2 years
  - Blue Belt — "Technical base established. Chain attacks, develop your game." — Avg time: 2–4 years
  - Purple Belt — "Creativity and flow. Start coaching. Advanced competition." — Avg time: 4–6 years
  - Brown Belt — "Mastery of fundamentals. Refine your A-game." — Avg time: 6–8 years
  - Black Belt — "The beginning of the journey. Lifelong learning." — Avg time: 8–12 years
- Each rank: belt color bar, rank name, description, average timeline
- Current student count per belt: White (89), Blue (34), Purple (12), Brown (5), Black (3)
- "We promote on skill, not time. Your journey is your own."
- Background: dark #111827 with belt colors popping against dark backdrop

6. MEET THE COACHES
- Section headline: "Led by the Best"
- 4 instructor cards:
  - "Coach Marcus Torres" — Head BJJ Instructor — 3rd-degree Black Belt — "15 years teaching. IBJJF World Masters gold medalist. Marcus has promoted 28 black belts." — portrait in gi
  - "Coach Sana Patel" — Head Muay Thai Coach — Kru rank — "Former WBC Muay Thai ranked fighter with a 24-3 record. Sana brings authentic Thai technique from training in Bangkok." — portrait with hand wraps
  - "Coach Jake Brennan" — MMA Coach — BJJ Brown Belt — "8-2 pro MMA record. Jake coaches fight strategy and wrestling, and runs the amateur fight team." — portrait in rashguard
  - "Coach Adrienne Cole" — Kids Program Director — BJJ Black Belt — "Former elementary teacher turned martial artist. Adrienne designs our youth curriculum around confidence, discipline, and fun." — portrait with kids class
- Each card: portrait photo, name, title, credentials, short bio
- Hover: card lifts with shadow, "View Bio" link appears
- Background: white

7. PRICING & MEMBERSHIP
- Section headline: "Invest in Yourself"
- 3 membership tiers:
  - Single Discipline — $129/month
    - Choose BJJ, Muay Thai, or MMA
    - Unlimited classes in chosen discipline
    - Open mat access
    - Free trial gi or hand wraps
    - CTA: "Start Training"

  - All Access — $169/month
    - Unlimited classes in ALL disciplines
    - Strength & conditioning access
    - 10% off gear shop
    - Competition team eligibility
    - CTA: "Start Training"
    - Badge: "Most Popular"

  - Family Plan — $249/month
    - 2 family members, any discipline
    - Kids classes included
    - Each additional member +$59/month
    - Priority event registration
    - CTA: "Start Training"
    - Badge: "Best for Families"

- No contract callout: "Month-to-month. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime."
- Special offer: "First month 50% off with any membership — use code IRONPATH50"
- Background: #F9FAFB

8. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
- Section headline: "Voices from the Mats"
- 3 testimonial cards with photos:
  - "I walked in 40 lbs overweight with zero martial arts experience. 18 months later I'm a blue belt, down 35 lbs, and I compete. Iron Path changed my life." — Derek S., member since 2024, 5★
  - "My daughter was being bullied at school. After 6 months of kids BJJ, her confidence is through the roof. She stands taller. Coach Adrienne is incredible with kids." — Michelle T., parent, 5★
  - "I trained Muay Thai in Thailand for a year. Sana's coaching is the real deal — authentic technique with smart programming. Best gym I've trained at in the US." — Ryan K., member since 2023, 5★
- Each card: photo, quote, name, context, star rating
- Background: white

9. FACILITY TOUR (photo strip)
- Section headline: "The Academy"
- Horizontal scroll of 6 facility photos:
  - Mat room (main) — 3,000 sq ft Zebra mats, wall mirrors, flag display
  - MMA cage — regulation-size octagon with padded fence
  - Heavy bag area — 12 bags, speed bags, double-end bags
  - Strength corner — squat rack, kettlebells, battle ropes, plyometric boxes
  - Recovery lounge — foam rollers, stretch area, water station, member cubbies
  - Pro shop — gis, rashguards, gloves, hand wraps, Iron Path branded gear
- Each photo: descriptive caption overlay at bottom
- Auto-scroll with manual navigation arrows

10. FREE TRIAL CTA
- Background: bold red gradient (#DC2626 to #991B1B)
- Headline: "Your First Class Is Free. No Strings."
- Subheadline: "Show up. Train. See if Iron Path is right for you. No commitment, no pressure."
- Form: Name, Email, Phone, "Which program interests you?" (BJJ / Muay Thai / MMA / Not sure), Preferred date picker
- Submit: "Book My Free Class" (solid white, red text)
- Below: "Bring gym clothes and water. We provide everything else." · "Ages 5+. All fitness levels."

11. FOOTER
- 4 columns: Programs, Academy, Resources, Contact
- Programs: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Kids Program, Cardio Kickboxing, Private Lessons
- Academy: About Us, Coaches, Facility, Competition Team, Schedule, Blog
- Resources: Beginner's Guide, What to Expect, FAQ, Gear Guide, Belt Requirements
- Contact: Iron Path Academy, 1840 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 555-0318, info@ironpathacademy.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri 5 AM–9 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM, Sun 10 AM–1 PM (Open Mat)
- Social: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok
- "© 2026 Iron Path Academy. All rights reserved."

Design: Bold, disciplined, powerful. Primary: #DC2626 (red), secondary: #111827 (charcoal), accent: #F59E0B (gold for badges and highlights). Backgrounds: white alternating with #F9FAFB (light gray) and #111827 (dark charcoal) sections for dramatic contrast. Typography: Oswald for headings (bold condensed), Inter for body. Cards with 8px border-radius, sharp shadows. Photography should be high-contrast, cinematic gym shots with dramatic lighting. Red accent elements (borders, underlines, icons) throughout. Compact, no-nonsense layout.

Responsive: On mobile, program tabs become a dropdown selector. Class grids stack vertically. Belt progression becomes a vertical timeline. Coach cards become 2-column then single column. Pricing cards stack with "Most Popular" first. Facility photos become swipeable carousel. Trial CTA form goes full-width. Sticky "Free Trial" bar at bottom of screen on mobile. Navigation becomes hamburger with dark drawer.