Aside from climbing out of rattlesnake-infested quicksand or posing for rattlesnake-infested watercolor portraits, few activities combine the focus and physicality seen in tae kwon do training. Sharpen your skills beyond reptilian-related combat with today's Groupon for classes at Superior Tae Kwon Do Academy in Cranston. Choose from three options:

• $25 for one month of unlimited Cage Fitness classes (a $79 value)
• $25 for one month of unlimited Systema self-defense classes (a $65 value)
• $49 for one month of training for the entire family (a $100 value)

Channeling ancient warrior spirits through a blend of physical fitness, character finesse, and Eastern philosophy, owner and 4th dan black belt Sasha Komocar guides students on mentally centered wellness programs in his 3,000-square-foot facility. Superior Tae Kwon Do is the first and only training center in the greater Providence area to host Cage Fitness—a system developed by nine-time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes that strengthens bodies with a no-contact discipline entrenched in the techniques of mixed martial arts. Each 30-minute class pulses on the energy of five five-minute rounds that build endurance, strength, power, core, and fruit-eating etiquette. Those looking for a more defensive brand of fitness can sharpen their skills at Systema training, a Russian martial art technique that develops practical self-defense skills with a fast learning curve. Elements of breathing, relaxation, posture, flexibility, and constant movement form the necessary foundation for engaging in hand-to-hand combat or deflecting dark-alley muggings from gangs of living statues. If you'd rather stick to Superior's namesake art of Korean kicking, a family membership grants the whole clan access to Superior Tae Kwon Do Academy's entire list of classes.