Vital Combat Team is proud to be veteran owned and operated by Pat and Michelle Deren, built on the belief that martial arts should forge more than athletes — it should build strong, capable, and resilient human beings.
We are more than a gym — We are a tribe.
At Vital, we are committed to developing physically and mentally strong warriors who train with purpose, live with integrity, and stand ready to support the people beside them. Our culture is grounded in three unbreakable core values:
Integrity. Community. Perseverance.
These are not trendy words on a wall.
They are standards we live every day.
We believe in doing the right thing when it’s hard.
We believe in lifting each other up.
And we believe that quitting is never the answer.
Built to Serve Those Who Serve
As a veteran-owned academy, we hold deep respect for those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. We proudly support and welcome:
- Active-duty military
- Veterans
- First responders
- Medical professionals
- And the families who stand behind them
- You will always have a home here.
Our Tribe Mentality
At Vital Combat Team, no one trains alone.
We look out for each other.
We push each other.
We protect what we are building — together.
This comes from lived experience, from service, and from a genuine belief that when people are surrounded by the right tribe, they rise to levels they never thought possible.
Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or continuing a lifelong journey, you will find a community here that is ready to welcome you, challenge you, and stand beside you.
Welcome to Vital Combat Team — Welcome to the tribe.
