U.S. Army Fight Team Camp

What it is:
A high-intensity sport-martial arts camp run in partnership with the U.S. Army Fight Team (aka Team Army Strong). The camp blends point-sparring/kata mastery with Army-style fitness, discipline, and leadership—rooted in Army values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage). The Army Fight Team is a U.S. Army–sponsored sport martial arts team with youth and adult athletes who compete nationally and internationally. Army Fight Team

Gabby Viola & Xander Eddy:
Gabby Viola and Xander Eddy Both are current rostered athletes on the Army Fight Team, representing the youth/teen elite. They’re proven international medalists and US national champions, bringing world-class point-fighting expertise and ring IQ to every session.

Credentials at a glance:

• Gabby Viola — Army Fight Team athlete; WAKO USA/Team USA standout and world medalist.

• Xander Eddy — Army Fight Team athlete; WAKO USA/Team USA standout and world medalist.

What athletes do:

• Elite point-sparring labs: timing, distance, blitz entries, exit angles, ring-craft.

• Kata/forms precision blocks: speed-power balance, rhythm, and scoring cues.

• Army-style PT blocks: safe, scalable circuits to boost speed, agility, and endurance.

• Mindset & leadership huddles: pre-match prep, resilience, and team culture.

• Film & feedback: situational breakdowns with actionable takeaways.

ICO World Championships 2025 – Swansea, Wales

Event Details

• The ICO World Championships will take place October 15–19, 2025 in Swansea, Wales—a major global event for amateur competitors only.

• Competitors must be registered by their national association president, and official passes (for coaches, referees, etc.) are tightly controlled.

• The event covers a wide array of disciplines like Point Fighting, K1, MMA, Muay Thai, Ring Continuous, Martial Boxing, Full Contact, Forms/Kata, and more.

• As the World Championships, this is the most prestigious amateur event in the ICO calendar, representing the culmination of the season.

• Held once a year in a rotating host nation, it gathers elite athletes from ICO-affiliated national teams.

• Represents the highest amateur honor within the ICO structure and a defining event for exposure, medals, and recognition.

• Background & Mission

  • The International Combat Organisation (ICO) was founded in October 2009 by Andrew Hennessy. Its mission is to promote and sanction multi-discipline martial arts competitions worldwide—both amateur and professional—in over 45 countries.

  • ICO offers:

    • Title sanctioning (from Area to World level)

    • Coaching certifications (levels 1–5)

    • Licensing & insurance services

    • DBS checks and child protection training for instructors

  • It’s considered one of the largest martial arts organizations globally, appreciated for its wide reach, structured governance, and support mechanisms.