Congrats to Mike Fox and Zach Davis. They tested for Sixth Level – Brown Arm Band on Monday November 7th in Smiling Tiger Muay Thai. They both looked great during the test. Congrats
Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one in four students has […]
Thousands of kids suffer from being bullied every day. But what should they do about it? Tell their parents? Tell the teacher? That may go some way to helping solve the problem, but it is hardly sufficient. It is my belief that Jiu Jitsu training is the absolute best way to either solve the problem […]
Photo: Emma Pursey. A Sport like BJJ demands a high degree of flexibility to perform a wide range of techniques, both defensive and offensive. And, if you are just starting then stretching can be very painful. Though, over time it does get easier, but you need to keep up with it. Regular stretching can lead […]
Blue Belt Requirements Fundamentals Ukemi-Rolls & Falls Rolls (Front/Back) Falls (Back, Side, Front, Rolling) Basic Movements/Positions Base, Shrimp, Bridge, Bridge to Knees, Guard Replacement Roll (Granby Roll) Transitions: take the mount from side(basic and sit out), Knee on the Belly from side Mount control (swim, “spiderhands”, Modified mount, take the back, remount) Guard […]
On one hand you have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the most dominant grappling martial art. On the other hand you have Muay Thai Kickboxing, the most dominant stand up martial art on Earth. These 2 arts make up the majority of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), so we are going to explore this and see which one […]
Brazilian jiu jitsu is more than just a sport. It’s more than a martial art. It’s a way to change your life. You hear a lot of people talk about the jiu jitsu lifestyle, but what does that mean? Does it mean you train all day? Does it mean you surf and then head […]
MMA For The STREET (Mixed Martial Arts / Self Defense) Monday/Wednesday 7PM Stand Up Striking Format This curriculum will include Muay Thai’s stand-up striking, teaching a blend of boxing, kickboxing, knee and elbow strikes, and Jeet Kune Do’s street approach. Groundfighting/ Grappling Format The ground format will include takedowns, and mixed blends of […]
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU GIVES GIRLS CONFIDENCE, FITNESS, THE ABILITY TO DEFEND THEMSELVES, PLUS SO MUCH MORE! Learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very important skill for a daughter to develop in today’s world where your daughter may very likely be put into a bad situation where she needs it. Here are a few […]
This is ALL TRUE What to Expect as a BJJ Beginner Alright! you made the decision to change your life the minute you stepped on the mat congratulations your first few days made me a little overwhelming! Just like it was whenever you first learned how to ride a bike it was awkward. You fell […]
Come Try a FREE class. You Learn a Skill While Exercising The best time to begin your journey in training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is now. While Jiu Jitsu is not the first activity that many people consider when they look to start a new hobby, it’s probably the best decision that you could ever make. […]
Shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front of a crowd and […]
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for children; but when children encounter tricks instead of treats, this holiday can become very scary – and not just because of the decorations and frightening costumes. Abductions, bullying, candy that has been compromised; these are all things that can make Halloween a dreadful holiday […]
Self Defense: Demonstrate 10-15 Gracie Self Defense Moves / Demonstrate Guard work against punches: Takedowns: Demonstrate 10 Takedowns (Should include shots and throws) / Demonstrate Proper Guard Pulling to sweeps: Escapes: Demonstrate 5 Mount Escapes: Demonstrate 4 Side Escapes Plus at least 1 way to escape Modified Scarfhold (under armpit) and Reverse Scarfhold: […]
This is very interesting, The term “Martial Arts” is a relatively broad expression that encompasses a variety of different disciplines. Typically, when we hear the words martial arts, the first ideas that come to mind are one or more of the techniques that have developed in Asian countries. However, the martial arts […]
Shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front of a crowd and take […]
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