Personal Training Tactics
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Main - 412-965-1112
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- 2554 Brownsville Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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- Carrick, South Side
General Info
Personal Training Tactics has been around since 1997 and has stood the test of time. We are continually evolving with the high demands and ever changing world of Mixed Martial Arts. First let me explain Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). To simplify so you are not reading a long drawn out story on Mixed Martial Arts. MMA has been around for a long time, in fact Bruce Lee was working on the blending of different Martial Arts in the 60's and 70's. Mixed Martial Arts gets the name because it takes different styles of combat, fighting, self defense, whatever you want to call it and puts them together to make a complete fighting system. MMA combines Western Boxing, Muay Thai, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo and that is just a small list that makes up Mixed Martial Arts. People sometimes get the wrong impression of MMA, but to tell you the truth MMA is very safe. Yes, people can get hurt and sometimes do but in what sport or activity is the possibility of not getting hurt there. You need to train smart and use proper equipment to protect yourself. At Personal Training Tactics we take pride in having a safe environment, allowing everyone to train at their own pace. Not everyone wants to compete, and we do not require that to be able to train with us. We teach Women, Kids, and Men of all ages and skill levels. Do NOT use the excuse that you want to get in shape before training in MMA. You get in shape by showing up and training. If you show up regularly and put in your time you will get in shape. Come experience what Mixed Martial Arts is really about and see for yourself that it is a great way to get in shape, learn how to defend yourself and not get hurt. We all have jobs to go to and cannot afford time off due to injury, not saying you will not be sore from the workout but we do take caution and use proper equipment to protect ourselves and our partners while training. Coach D Personal Training Tactics is taught by Don Kaecher, who has been training and competing in the Mixed Martial Arts since 1995. He has been doing Martial Arts for over 24 years. Don has won the Intercontinental Flyweight Title in World Extreme Fighting, Won Golden Gloves in 2005, won Muay Thai Championships in 1997, and won Kumite Classic multiple years in a row. He also competed in the Gracie Grappling Championships, Grapplers Quest along with many other competitions. - PTT has a great reputation and is recognized at MMA events. We have the highest and most mpressive MMA winning record in and around the area, including Ohio, and West Virginia. - Anyone can train at Personal Training Tactics. It does not matter if you are new to the Mixed Martial Arts, just want to learn it for self defense, lose weight, or are an experienced Martial Artist. Everyone is welcome, all we ask is you bring respect and a few extra shirts because you will need them. - Personal Training Tactics has classes for everyone from Women, Kids, Men, and Fighters at any level. - PTT offers a great kids class. The kid's classes are from ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 thru 15 and breaks down the techniques of Mixed Martial Arts to a level of understanding for the age group. Why Train At PTT? - PTT offers Women's Cardio Self Defense, Kids class starting at age 4, MMA Stand up and MMA Ground. - Personal Training Tactics offers 2hr classes for the fighters. - Our 2hr classes have been proven to help the students learn and understand the information better, by allowing time to drill the techniques and use them in a live situation. - The split between classes gives the student time to condition and lets the information sink in. - Our prices are very reasonable and we also offer family packages. - The facility is very clean and well maintained. - PTT has a friendly atmosphere and the highest level of training you will find.
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Reviews
09/24/13
This gym has everything you need to excel at your commitments. The outside may be deceiving, but don't be mistaken. The owner/trainer is top notch and his passion for bring out the best in students is unmatched. Don't just believe me, you need to check this place out for yourself.
08/27/13
Ive start training at Dons womens class for a couple months. I really didnt know what to expect the day i walked in there and i absolutely loved it. He works with you on a level that you want to push yourself and but also at a level youre comfortable with. You leave happy and feeling really good about yourself. He treats you not only as a trainer but as a friend and helps you reach your goals you want to accomplish. Im extremely happy about joining his class and will continue to. sign up today! You wont regret it!! :)
08/27/13
Ive started Dons womens class for a few months now. I went in not knowing what it was going to be like...but just to try it out and absolutely loved it. He works with you as a trainer and treats you as a friend. He makes you want to push yourself n set your own goals and will help you reach them. I highly recommend joining this class. You will feel so much better about yourself everytime you go !! Join today! You wont regret it! :)
08/26/13
I started taking the Womans Cardio Self Defense class in February. This class has made so many positive changes in my life. I enjoy every one of Don's classes, he inspires me to not only better myself for me but to better myself for him. You may walk into that class some days a little tired, but you quickly feed off of Don's energy. They might be group classes but Don treats us all equally and provides each of us with the correct training. If you are looking to better you life, be around great people and to learn how to protect yourself I highly recommend Don Kaecher!
04/11/13
This is the place to be in Pittsburgh if you want to learn the sport of MMA, Coach Don Kaecher is awesome!
03/31/13
Don Kaecher is BY FAR the most experienced MMA coach/fighter in Pittsburgh and also the most respectful and honorable. To sum it up, Don Kaecher IS Pittsburgh MMA. If you should choose to go "somewhere else," you will never get Don's attention to detail, kindness, overall fight knowledge and MMA experience as a coach. Coach D is a true fighter and also a family man. You couldn't ask for a better coach, person or friend.
03/12/13
I've known Don for a long time now. I consider a good friend, an excellent trainer and fighter. He cares about each student and treats them with respect. I highly recommend Don before anyone in the area!
03/11/13
Ive trained at multiple gyms in the area and ptt is by far the best! Not only is mr. Kaecher a great teacher but he is a great all around guy. I highy recommend this gym to anyone looking to improve themselves.
02/25/13
Coach K and PTT is a great place to get in shape and learn competitve and real life fighting skills. Whether you want to learn wrestling, muay thai, western boxing, or submission grappling, this is the place to train in Pittsburgh. Everyone that trains at PTT is down to earth and respectful and Donnie Kaecher is an encylopedia of MMA knowledge. Whether you are just starting out or you want to brush up on technique if you are an experienced fighter, it is a great place to train. I highly recommend this gym.
I take the Women's Cardio/Self Defense Class at PTT - amazing! The class is a mixture of boxing, kick boxing, MMA, self defense, cadio and FUN. Donnie is a wonderful trainer and has a very unique and motivating style. One of the great things about the class is that it is designed for all levels of fitness and experience, and you are never made to feel uncomfortable or out of place. All of the women in the class help one another and have a great time. I'd highly recommend this class - or any other training programs that Donnie offers!
02/25/13
This is by far the best place i have ever been to, the teammates are all very respectful and willing to work with you, its a nice gym, and donny k is the most respectful trainer around he will work with you and help you out all the time weather its personal life or the gym life he is always open to talk and is a really great guy. :)))
02/25/13
Don Kaecher at Personal training tactics has not only taught me how to be a fighter for the cage but has also taught me how to fight through real life situations in my life and know matter how bad things get you just have fight through life you can let life beat you, you have to win in and out of the cage. Basically since I've trained with Donnie I've learned how to be a man not some punk that thinks hes tough.
02/14/13
I showed up at PTT MMA one winter night with a couple of buddies looking to kill some time until spring arrived, I had zero experience with any kind of boxing, wrestling or the sport of MMA. It has been about a year now and I am still training with Don Kaecher, its been an awesome time learning this sport and Coach Don does an excellent job of training. His knowledge and experience show in his teaching, Im not a young guy anymore and he has pushed me to do things I never knew I could do. The training environment is also very good, the PTT team is exactly that, a team, there are no egos, and everyone is quick to help out if you need it. Doesnt matter if your there to train as a cage fighter or to just learn self defense and stay in shape you are part of the team. I would highly recommend training with Coach Don Kaecher and the PTT team!