Posts by Finnie McMahon
The Benefits of BJJ For Fitness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a very practical martial art that concentrates on bringing a fight or confrontation to the ground and controlling an opponent from there. To be successful at this task takes a tremendous amount of energy for the untrained or newly trained person. This aspect alone highlights how BJJ can greatly improve…
Read MoreMTC Weekly Curriculum 7/29
Announcements -This Tuesday, July 30th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, we will be hosting an intro to randori night in the BJJ Fundamentals class. -One championship is coming to Denver on September 6th. If you would like to go watch some MMA, BJJ, & Muay Thai live, scan the QR code on the poster around…
Read MoreSports Psychology Article for McMahon
One-on-one combat has a long history, dating back to the Ancient Olympic Games. We witness a diverse range of combat or fighting sports, categorized into striking-centered styles (such as Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu) and grappling styles (such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling), which focus on ground fighting. Mixed…
Read MoreBrazilian Jui Jitsu: Self-Discipline
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offers numerous benefits for kids, and one of the most significant advantages is its positive impact on self-discipline. Here are some key elements of self-discipline that are taught and mastered by kids that participates in BJJ: Structure and Rules: BJJ training follows a structured curriculum and a set of rules.…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Academy Closed September 3rd-5th for Labor Day Weekend! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Responsibility of Higher Ranks to Bring Up Lower Ranks Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Step & Jab, Osoto Gari, Back escape A BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Osoto Gari,…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Fight 2 Win Denver 8/27. THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Patience in Your Training Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Slap to low back clinch, Maintain the mount, taking the back with RNC BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Slap to low back…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Grappling Industries 8/20, Gi’s are Restocked! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Mindfulness While Training Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Footwork, Guillotine, Escape the mount (buck & roll) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Footwork, Guillotine Defense, Escape the mount (knee to elbow) BJJ INTERMEDIATE…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Easton In House BJJ Tournament 8/13, Easton Muay Thai Smoker 8/14 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: The Importance of Randori/Sparring Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front rolls, Double leg takedown, Maintain side control (stopping the roll & guard replacement) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Women’s All Level Muay Thai Class Starting 8/7! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: The Ego Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY Front rolls, Standing headlock, Armbar on ground from the safety position BJJ FUNDAMENTALS B DAY Back rolls, Escape headlock on the ground…
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McMahon Training Center – Fort Collins, Colorado WEEKLY CURRICULUM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Adult BJJ Intro to Randori 7/28, July Proshop Sale! THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Individual Responsibility to Keep Our Community Healthy Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program BJJ FUNDAMENTALS A DAY 6 count blocking, Rear Bearhug over, Passing closed guard under (in a street fight) BJJ FUNDAMENTALS…
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