Posts by Finnie McMahon
7/20 Weekly Curriculum
Announcements In order to follow the state/county requirements for face masks, as well as to have less exposure between the MT kickboxing & the BJJ students/better contact tracing, we have installed several hooks around the edge of both mats for student’s face masks. Please come to class wearing your face mask, keep it on in…
Read More7/13 Weekly Curriculum
7/6/2020 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: You can either be a thermostat or a thermometer in class and life. A thermometer tells the temperature, where a thermostat sets the temperature. To set the temperature in class do the following. Have a smile on your face Encourage your partner Tell your partner their doing well Count laud…
Read More4th of July Sale! 7/6-7/17
Everything in our Pro Shop will be 10% off for the next two weeks!
Read MoreWeekly Curriculum for the week of July 6th
7/6/2020 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Consistency in training The biggest way to improve in your training is through consistency. Coming to class 2-3x/week and getting the repetitions in through drilling as well as the live training will help promote learning at a faster level than training 5 or 6 times in a week but then…
Read MoreWe will be closed on Saturday, July 4th!
All classes are cancelled this Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day! Have a great weekend. We will see you Monday!
Read MoreKickboxing vs. Muay Thai Kickboxing
Kickboxing both provides you with a powerful workout and a well of effective self-defense moves and strategies. But at McMahon Training Center in Fort Collins, we offer our Muay Thai Kickboxing program, which differs from traditional kickboxing techniques. Learn more about how Muay Thai kickboxing differs below. If you want to learn for yourself, become…
Read More5 Reasons to Take a Self-Defense Class
Having the ability to protect yourself from a dangerous situation through self-defense is an extremely valuable skill to have. On top of that, self-defense will help you develop a better sense of your body that doesn’t just rely on your strength or size. If you’re ready to feel safe and secure in your day to…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also referred to as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a fast-growing martial art. We’ve already talked about the difference between Gracie and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on our blog, but what about the benefits of signing up for a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu class at McMahon Training Center? Learn more about the health benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and sign…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
If you haven’t found a sport that your child loves, have you considered signing them up for martial arts? Martial arts is an ancient practice from Asia that was created as a form of self-defense. But today, martial arts is also a great way to build both your physical and mental strength. Learn more about…
Read MoreMcMahon Training Center-Weekly Online Class Curriculum for week of April 20th
4/20/2020 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: How we look at challenges as martial artists Announcements -We are planning another instructor Q & A on Instagram live this week. More details to come soon on social media. -We are also planning on moving to a more interactive platform for our online classes until we are able to…
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